Introducing our new Type 2 diabetes eight week exercise program
sportsmed Morphett Vale are now accepting type 2 diabetes Medicare referrals for Exercise Physiology services.
How neuromuscular control training can help reduce the risk of reinjury
Following a lower limb injury, traditional return to sport rehabilitation programs usually feature an emphasis on strength and mobility. However there is a strong case for incorporating neuromuscular control training, which encompasses both reflexes and voluntary muscle responses, to help reduce reinjury.
sportsmed COVID-19 update
Our clinics are open. If you have any queries about your upcoming appointment or surgery, please contact us on 08 8130 1222 during business hours.
Patella Instability, the options – a professional education session with SASMA
Both medical and allied health professionals joined us in March at our Stepney Healthcare Hub for a SA Sports Medicine Association Professional Educational session. Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr Claire Bolton and Dr Shahram Shahrokhi presented on the topic of patella instability and the options available to patients.
Mako SmartRobotics™ for hip and knee surgery
The latest technological innovation offered at sportsmed among our range of robotic surgical options is Mako SmartRobotics™.
CORI surgical system
sportsmed are proud to offer our patients a range of innovative robotic knee surgery options.
Robotic knee surgery technology is well-established at sportsmed and the introduction of the CORI Surgical System is the latest in a long line of surgical innovations in our history. The first procedure with CORI was led by Hip and Knee Surgeon Dr Tony Spriggins in June 2021.
Ankle Arthritis
Ankle arthritis is a condition where the cartilage surfaces that line the ankle joint become thin and eventually wear out completely.
Hallux Rigidus (Big Toe Arthritis)
Hallux rigidus is the medical term used to describe a painful, stiff big toe. The name means stiff (rigidus) great toe (hallux). The joint affected is the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ).
Feet first into your training
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Kneecap (patella) dislocation in young teenagers
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Surgical removal of torn meniscus over the age of 40
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Returning to sports after acl injury
The desire to return to the pre-injury level of sports participation, particularly in sports involving cutting, pivoting, and jumping maneuvers, is a major reason for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Shoulder resurfacing
Frozen shoulder is a condition that involves stiffness and moderate to severe pain in the shoulder joint. The pain can range from aching to a burning sensation it may affect the entire arm. It often arises without injury and is self limiting and eventually resolves in most individuals.
Shoulder impingement bursitis rotator cuff tendonitis
Frozen shoulder is a condition that involves stiffness and moderate to severe pain in the shoulder joint. The pain can range from aching to a burning sensation it may affect the entire arm. It often arises without injury and is self limiting and eventually resolves in most individuals.
Shoulder arthroscopy
Frozen shoulder is a condition that involves stiffness and moderate to severe pain in the shoulder joint. The pain can range from aching to a burning sensation it may affect the entire arm. It often arises without injury and is self limiting and eventually resolves in most individuals.
Elbow sprain or dislocation
An elbow arthroscopy is used to examine, diagnose and treat ailments of the elbow joint.
A thin fibre-optic telescope (arthroscope) with a tiny camera lens and light is inserted into the elbow joint via a small incision. The camera allows the surgeon to magnify and closely inspect all areas inside the joint.
Elbow fracture
An elbow arthroscopy is used to examine, diagnose and treat ailments of the elbow joint.
A thin fibre-optic telescope (arthroscope) with a tiny camera lens and light is inserted into the elbow joint via a small incision. The camera allows the surgeon to magnify and closely inspect all areas inside the joint.
Anatomy of the Hand
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a pain disorder in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve that travels across the wrist in a tunnel. The bottom and sides of the tunnel are formed by wrist bones, while the top of the tunnel is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue (transverse carpal ligament). Inside of the tunnel there are tendons that connect muscles to the fingers and thumb and the median nerve.
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a common condition which causes pain on the outside of the elbow. The condition involves acute or chronic inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles on the outer elbow (lateral epicondyle). It can be caused by acute trauma to the site or brought on by overuse and is termed lateral epicondylitis.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a pain disorder in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve that travels across the wrist in a tunnel. The bottom and sides of the tunnel are formed by wrist bones, while the top of the tunnel is surrounded by a band of fibrous tissue (transverse carpal ligament). Inside of the tunnel there are tendons that connect muscles to the fingers and thumb and the median nerve.
Trigger finger
Trigger finger is a disorder of the hand which can cause painful clicking or locking of the fingers or thumb. The condition limits finger movement and affects the tendons in the fingers or thumb.
Elbow arthroscopy
An elbow arthroscopy is used to examine, diagnose and treat ailments of the elbow joint.
A thin fibre-optic telescope (arthroscope) with a tiny camera lens and light is inserted into the elbow joint via a small incision. The camera allows the surgeon to magnify and closely inspect all areas inside the joint.
PRP injections
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are available at our Stepney Healthcare Hub with our Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Shahram Shahrokhi and team of doctors.
Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a condition that involves stiffness and moderate to severe pain in the shoulder joint. The pain can range from aching to a burning sensation it may affect the entire arm. It often arises without injury and is self limiting and eventually resolves in most individuals.
Bunions
Bunions are a common deformity with one in three women and one in ten men affected. They are thought to occur due to a genetic muscle imbalance and therefore tend to run in families.
sportsmed becomes first South Australian hospital to use Visionaire Cutting Guides
In a South Australian first, we’re proud to have been the first hospital to use the Visionaire Cutting Guides in a knee replacement procedure. Led by Knee and Hip Surgeon, Dr Tony Spriggins, the guides provide patients with a personalised solution to their knee replacement.
Foot and ankle care revolutionising patient treatment
Nguyen, podiatrists and physiotherapists. The panel of experts work together with the patient to solve these complex cases.
