CORI surgical system

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

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are available at our Stepney Healthcare Hub with our Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Shahram Shahrokhi and team of doctors.