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Arthritis

Experiencing arthritis pain? Our orthopaedic surgeons specialise in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for arthritis pain.

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Sportsmed Condition - Arthritis - About

About arthritis

There are many common ailments relevant to arthritis.

Our orthopaedic surgeons specialise in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for arthritis pain. Learn about condition symptoms, non-operative and surgical treatment options, risks and complications, recovery times, and much more. Please keep in mind that treatment methods and outcomes vary from patient to patient. Each individual patient has specialised requirements.

Meet our condition specialists

 
Dr Justin Alexander
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in fractures, dislocations, sporting injuries of the hand and upper limb, shoulder instability, rotator cuff, arthritis, traumatic injuries of the elbow and nerve, traumatic and degenerative conditions of the wrist and hand.
 
Dr Thomas Fisher
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Specialises in total ankle replacement, ankle arthritis, sports injuries and fractures, dislocations and traumatic injuries to the foot and ankle.
 
Dr Domenic Leonello
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy, elbow arthroplasty and arthroscopy, wrist and hand surgery, trauma and fracture management.
 
Dr Andrew Saies
Shoulder, Hand and Upper Limb Extremity Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, arthroscopy and open surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, nerve injuries and disease, arthritis surgery and shoulder replacement.
 
Dr Nick Wallwork
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, traumatic and degenerative conditions of the hand and upper limb, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff, shoulder instability, arthritis surgery and joint replacement, open arthroscopic management of traumatic and degenerate conditions of the elbow.

Common Injuries & Conditions

  • Conditions

    • Elbow osteoarthritis
    • Hand arthritis
    • Nerve injuries and disease
    • Thumb arthritis
    • Wrist arthritis
    • Shoulder arthritis
    • Ankle arthritis
    • Rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle
    • Knee osteoarthritis
    • Inflammatory arthritis of the knee
    • Hip osteoarthritis
    • Inflammatory arthritis of the hip

Treatment

Treatment options available to patients include:

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