by Dr. Peter Smith | Oct 27, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Knee, knee injury
The knee is a joint that joins the thigh bone (femur) to the top of the shin bone (tibia). It is made up of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These parts work together to make the legs bend, straighten, and swivel. A knee injury can damage one or more...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Sep 26, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Orthopaedic health
One of the major causes of preventable disease has been recognised as cigarette smoking. It is widely known that smoking is linked to heart and respiratory diseases, as well as to several cancers. Many people are however not aware that smoking has a serious negative...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Aug 25, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Exercise Benefits, Physical Activity
Over time studies have revealed that as you age, you may be able to slow the deterioration of bones and joints with exercise. The trick is to understand how much exercise and what sort of exercise is required. It is clear though, that staying active as you...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Jul 29, 2022 | Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT After Surgery, Exercise, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon
To reduce the risk of DVT and take steps for the prevention and treatment of potential blood clots (DVT), it is important to be aware of a few treatment approaches, which you should discuss with your doctor. In the days and weeks after surgery, you have a higher...
