Arthritis affects many people, but in particular Osteoarthritis or OA, otherwise known as “wear and tear arthritis” is a chronic disease that most commonly occurs as we age. For anyone who suffers from arthritis, the wet weather and the colder winter months can prove difficult and make it harder to manage the symptoms of OA.
The professional season is now well underway finding us at Round 8. We also now have community club winter sports starting – so I thought we should look at the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), how it functions and how it can be damaged. What is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and what role does it
Here we are already in round 4 of the season. Early days sees the Parramatta Eels near the top of the ladder and the Wentworthville Magpies with some ground to make up. So first up – go you good boys! Both clubs have exceptional athletes dedicated to their sport and in my role as Chief
Approximately 25% of people aged over 65 have some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA)- also known as wear and tear arthritis, is the most commonly found arthritis and the main reason for the necessity of knee replacement surgery. At present, there is no cure for OA. OA occurs when the articular cartilage that acts as
I’m a great fan of tennis and like lots of others, have taken time out to watch the Australian Open. It’s been fantastic to see two amazing athletes Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal back after recovery from injury to compete against each other in the finals – and in Roger’s case, to win the Australian
Arthritis or a previous hip injury may lead to extreme pain or even cause inability to walk. Before surgery is recommended, there are non-surgical treatments that need to be considered, however when these methods don’t work, a total hip replacement may be necessary. Total hip replacement is the process by which your natural hip joint
There are a number of different types of arthritis and all involve problems with the joints. Osteoarthritis or OA is the most common type of arthritis. OA mostly affects cartilage – this is a slippery tissue that sits over the ends of the bones in joints. Osteoarthritis is the result of natural wear and tear
Our Accident and Emergency departments are always at their busiest on weekends and during the holidays. There is so much more activity happening, we see many more orthopaedic traumas occurring. While we can look after you over Christmas and the New Year – we would rather you spend time with your friends and family instead
It seems as if the NRL season has only just finished, but the Parramatta Eels and Wentworthvile Magpies have already started pre-season training for 2017. As the Chief Medical Officer for both clubs, my role is to ensure the players safety, welfare and well-being. With pre-season training kicking off, I’ve had the opportunity to spend
Muscles tears or strains are common sporting injuries. Depending on the injury, symptoms can include muscle tightness, bruising, weakness or inability to fully stretch your injured muscle and in severe cases the inability to walk. Strains and tears are graded depending on severity as: Grade 1: a mild muscle strain – likely to recover in
