Category Archives: Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Total Hip Replacement Physio
03
Mar
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Physiotherapy for Total Hip Replacement

Posted on by Chelsey Sidaway

A hip replacement, also known as a hip arthroplasty. Is a procedure where damaged bone, comprising the joint is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. In a total hip replacement, the head of the femur is replaced with a prosthetic head attached to a shaft. And the joint surface of the acetabulum is covered with a synthetic liner. It is a surgery with very high success rates with 95% of patients experiencing significant pain relief after surgery when combined with effective total hip replacement physio. It is estimated that 58% of total hip replacements last 25 years.

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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents
11
Feb
Back and Joint Pain, Sports Injuries and Management, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents

Posted on by Chelsey Sidaway

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) refers to a fracture of the growth plate of the proximal end of the femur. This subsequently causes the ‘ball’ aspect of the bone to slightly ‘slip’ off the rest of the femur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, SCFE is one of the most common disorders of the hip in adolescents.

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Should I Have ACL Reconstruction Surgery?
10
Sep
Sports Injuries and Management, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Should I Have ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

To Cut, Or Not To Cut? That Is The Question Making a decision regarding having ACL reconstruction surgery is not always straightforward. Following complete ACL rupture, many athletes find they are unable to participate in cutting, or pivoting-type sports. Failing to do so, due to feelings of instability.  Others however, find they have even more… Read More >

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Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain And Its Management
02
Aug
Injury Rehabilitation and Training, Sports Injuries and Management, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain And Its Management

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain: The Sporting Shoulder Injury Injuries to the Acromioclavicular joint make up almost half of all sporting shoulder injuries. An acromioclavicular joint sprain, often referred to as the AC jt, is an injury typically the result of direct impact to the shoulder. This includes, but is not limited to a fall, or tackle…. Read More >

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Knee Osteoarthritis: Not Just For The Grey Nomads
29
Jul
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Knee Osteoarthritis: Not Just For The Grey Nomads

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

What Is Knee Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is often referred to as a “wear and tear” arthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is a condition where your articular knee cartilage (the natural cushioning between joints) wears away. The knee is one of the most commonly affected areas with regard to osteoarthritis. And this can result in pain, swelling, stiffness… Read More >

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High Ankle Sprain Not All Ankle Sprains Are The Same
12
Sep
Back and Joint Pain, Injury Rehabilitation and Training, Sports Injuries and Management, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

The High Ankle Sprain: Not All Ankle Sprains Are The Same

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Everyone’s An Expert On Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are a common injury occurring across many sporting codes. Spraining your ankle is especially common in soccer as well as other footballing codes as well as any jumping and landing sports such as basketball, netball and volleyball… Sports that involving running, jumping and changing direction often have… Read More >

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ACL Reconstruction Trends
11
Sep
Sports Injuries and Management, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

ACL Reconstruction Trends

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

ACL Reconstruction Is A Highly Successful Surgery Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery is a very common elective surgery in Australia and from a physiotherapy perspective are one of the most common post surgical rehabilitation programs that physiotherapists play an active role in. In my experience an ACL reconstruction is a surgery which has a… Read More >

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Ensuring A Good Outcome With THR Surgery
30
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Ensuring A Good Outcome With THR Surgery

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Preparing For A THR A total hip replacement or THR in short has become a relatively common procedure with tens of thousands Australians having a hip replacement each year. Pre-surgery appropriate preparation can help by both speeding up recovery after surgery and ensuring a good long term outcome. How To Prepare For Your THR Surgery:… Read More >

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Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation
29
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Achieving A Successful Outcome After Surgery Having a prosthetic hip is obviously a completely different sensation to keeping your original hip and as a result there may be some new sensations early on after surgery including having areas of numbness, stiffness and new aches and pains… These differences will typically diminish given time and with… Read More >

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Risks Associated With Hip Replacement
28
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Risks Associated With Hip Replacement

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Making A Decision To Have A Hip Replacement The decision to have a hip replacement is not something to take lightly, although the outcomes are typically very good with this type of surgery it is still surgery and there are associated risks. Consideration whether or not to proceed with a hip replacement surgery typically necessitates… Read More >

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