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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
