We have all experienced the strange sounds our joints can make. Sometimes when we stand up, turn, rotate a joint or just stretch. It can be in our knees, arms, ankles or neck and most commonly in our shoulders. The sound of popping or cracking can be loud and can cause us to wonder if
They could be growing pains. Growing pains are best described as cramping and aching muscle pains and most commonly affect some pre-schoolers and then can recur in preteen years. They are felt in both legs and most often occur late in the afternoon or in the evening and in some instances may keep your child
It’s the holiday season and summer in Australia. It’s part of our Aussie traditions to get together with friends for the festive season to catch up and it usually involves festive food and festive drinks! But let’s remember that one of the leading causes of joint problems through tears and strains and onto arthritis is
In recent times there has been a lot of interest around stems cells and their use as an answer to a wide number of medical conditions. In my practice due to the excitement generated by successful application of stem cell therapy for the treatment of other conditions, patient’s will sometimes ask if the use of
What is OCD? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition of the joints that affects children and adolescents between the ages of 10 – 20 who are active in sports with males more commonly affected than females at a ratio of 2:1. It occurs near “ossification” centres (areas where bone tissue is being formed). When does
What is OCD? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a condition of the joints that affects children and adolescents between the ages of 10 – 20 who are active in sports with males more commonly affected than females at a ratio of 2:1. It occurs near “ossification” centres (areas where bone tissue is being formed). When does
A common paediatric orthopaedic knee condition affecting children and adolescents is patella dislocation. What is the patella? Our knee has two main components these are the joint between the shin bone (tibia) and the thigh bone (femur) and The joint between the knee cap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). This is the patellofemoral joint.
Our knee joint is made up of three bones that meet together. These are the thighbone or “femur”, the shinbone or “tibia” and the kneecap or “patella”. Between the thighbone and the shinbone there are two wedge-shaped cartilages “the meniscus”. Each knee has two “menisci”. They are very tough, smooth and rubbery and their cushioning
Total knee replacement surgery is now one of the most common surgical procedures and recent developments in surgical techniques and prostheses has seen great results and patient satisfaction. What causes the need for a total knee replacement? The main cause of patients requiring a total knee replacement is due to arthritis. Approximately 1 in 4
A game of professional rugby league is 80 minutes of one of the most intense sports played in the world and to compete at the National Rugby League level, our players are required to be both explosive and endurance athletes. It’s great to see the boys in the top 8 and as a club; the
