Winter is over and the warm weather beckons, but are your joints ready for a seasonal jump back into activity? It’s quite common for many of us during winter to go into hibernation mode, and it usually comes with a dramatic reduction of exercise compared to the warmer months. One of the most common causes
It is common for athletes who engage in high performance sports such as rugby, basketball and netball to sustain injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). ACL injuries can interfere with normal knee function and stability, meaning everyday life and sporting activities can be painful. Luckily due to advances in surgical and rehabilitation practices most
This summer Dr Louis Shidiak is encouraging all his patients to develop healthy joints and muscles by staying active and mobile where possible. Although the summer time heat and busyness can discourage most from exercising, developing a summer exercise program can help to maintain your condition and reduce pain. With the right advice about types
OA can creep up at anytime. Here are some foods to be mindful of during this festive season. We all know that sharing food is a huge part of our festive season, whether it is sitting around the table with family over Christmas or celebrating New Years Eve with flowing canapés. Although commonly found among
Hip arthroscopy is an orthopaedic procedure that uses key-hole surgery to examine and treat pain inside of the hip joint. This involves a tiny camera that is inserted through small incisions to help assist Dr Shidiak with any surgery that may be required to repair damage to the joint. As a minimally invasive procedure, the
Firstly, let’s discuss the difference between an anterior total hip replacement and other hip replacement procedures. A total hip replacement procedure is the process by which your hip joint is replaced by an artificial joint made of different components with materials such as metal, plastic or ceramic. It is considered one of the most successful
What is a patella dislocation? Commonly a result of a traumatic sporting injury such as excessive twisting or jumping forces, or a direct blow (less common). A patella dislocation refers to the tearing of the connective tissue surrounding the patellofermoral joint between the knee cap (patella) and thigh bone (femur), resulting in a displacement of
Although keeping active is important for bone and muscle strength, participating in sports such as rugby league, soccer, netball, golf, tennis and skiing can lead to some of the most painful injuries. The majority of sports injuries are a result of trauma to ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Athletes can usually determine if they have an
With winter on its way, we are expecting an increase of joint pain from our patients. Scientists aren’t exactly sure why this is common in colder months, but studies have found that every 10 degree drop in temperature corresponded with an incremental increase in arthritis pain. Different factors have been examined including temperature, humidity, barometric
Surgical replacement of the knee has a high success rate in relieving pain and restoring mobility for those with arthritis. About one in four patients over the age of 65 has a form of arthritis, commonly a result from wear and tear, or Osteoarthritis. This is when the cartilage in a joint wears away or
