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Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Athletes

by OrthoSurgeon Support | May 25, 2026 | Orthopaedic surgeon

The anterior cruciate ligament, more commonly known as the ACL, is one of the key stabilising ligaments inside the knee. It plays a major role in helping athletes stop, pivot, jump and change direction safely. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are extremely common in sport,...

Bone Health and Preventing Osteoporosis

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Apr 22, 2026 | Bone health, Orthopaedic surgeon, osteoporosis

Why Bone Health Matters We often think of bones as solid and unchanging—but they are actually living tissue. Your body is constantly breaking down old bone and building new bone. When this balance is healthy, your bones stay strong. As we age, however, this process...

Do Supplements Really Help Joint Health?

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Mar 17, 2026 | Arthritis, Joint Health Supplements, Joints, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon

Joint pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical advice. Whether it’s aching knees, stiff hips, or sore hands, many patients eventually ask the same question: Can supplements help improve joint health? There are countless products marketed for joint...

Meniscal Repair vs Meniscectomy in Different Patient Populations

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Feb 11, 2026 | knee injury, Meniscus Tear, Orthopaedic surgeon

A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries seen across all age groups — from young athletes to active adults and older patients. When surgery is required, the decision typically lies between two procedures: Meniscal repair – stitching the torn meniscus...

Managing a Stiff Knee After Knee Replacement

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jan 31, 2026 | Knee, knee replacement surgery, Orthopaedic surgeon, Post Surgery Pain Management

What Is a “Stiff Knee”? After knee replacement surgery (also called total knee arthroplasty), stiffness refers to a persistent limitation in the knee’s range of motion compared to what is expected at that stage of recovery. This may include: Difficulty fully...

Excellence in Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Dec 29, 2025 | Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon, Patient Care, Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement, Robotic Assisted Surgery

Celebrating 100 Mako procedures completed by Dr Peter Smith in 2025 Extract from this post originally appeared on Mediclinic. Used with permission. Many international studies continue to demonstrate positive outcomes associated with robotic-assisted knee replacement...
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