Olecranon fractures in the very elderly have surprisingly good outcomes without surgery, and can avoid a high risk of complications.
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Advanced Physiotherapy now Available at BallaratOSM
We are very pleased to introduce the latest member of the BallaratOSM team, and announce the expansion of our services to provide patients of Ballarat and surrounding districts with the highest quality, patient-focused, individual care.
Continue readingMeniscal repairs have been under-utilised by surgeons
David Mitchell has been to the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine biannual meeting, this time in Mexico.
Continue readingWe Have Moved!
As of 29th April, we have moved to Novar at 109 Webster Street. All Orthopaedic consultations and Sports Medicine consultations will take place at the new address
Continue readingIf in doubt, sit them out
Tuesday 12 February saw the launch of the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement.
Continue readingJoint replacement “before they’re too old”?
The reason to have a joint replacement is pain or disability. If you don’t have much of either, the risk of surgery includes not making you better enough for it to have been worthwhile.
Continue reading6 Steps to add Ballarat OSM Appointment Page to your Mobile Device
[vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title color=”#000000″ size=”26″ font_weight=”200″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”30″ font_family=”none” responsive_align=”left”]How to add the Ballarat OSM Appointment Page to your Mobile Device in 6 Easy Steps[/mk_fancy_title][mk_fancy_title size=”16″ font_family=”none”]Without having to continuously search through your internet browser and navigate our website, we have made it quicker and easier for you to book an appointment online from your mobile device. Here are 6 steps on how to add the Ballarat OSM appointment page to your mobile device.[/mk_fancy_title][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-step1.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Step 1[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537400841173{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Using your Internet browser on your mobile device, visit/type ballaratosm.com.au[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-step2.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Step 2[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537400849475{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Once on the Home Page, Click on the picture of the “Book Online” slider.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-step3.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Step 3[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537400856258{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]If on an iPhone, Click on the icon at the bottom of your screen that features an Upwards Arrow within a Box.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” visibility=”hidden-sm”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-step4.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Step 4[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537400975375{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]On the bottom list of your screen, Scroll Right…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-step5.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Step 5[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537401141964{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]…Scroll right until “Add to Home Screen” appears within the list. Select it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-step6.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Step 6[/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537401103928{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]When the above screen appears, select Add.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” visibility=”hidden-sm”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”http://bos.inkserver.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ballaratosm-application-final.jpg” image_size=”full” lightbox=”true” align=”center”][mk_fancy_title size=”20″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]DONE![/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”20″ css=”.vc_custom_1537401529961{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Congratulations, you are now a tech wiz! The ability to book appointments at Ballarat OSM is now available at the press of a button on your mobile device’s Home Screen.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The results are in on the ASPREE trial – and not what was expected
A study in Australia and the US was commenced almost a decade ago to assess whether being on long term aspirin increased a perfectly healthy patient’s chance of survival. Aspirin is traditionally expected to reduce cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks or strokes, there have been studies showing a reduced cancer risk, and only a tiny increase in bleeding risk causing death.
Continue readingThe paradigm of “trochanteric bursitis” has changed. The old days of cortisone are gone.
Patients present with pain over the outer aspect of their hip, it can radiate down as far as the knee. It is exacerbated by walking, and can be excruciating to lay on in bed. The pain seems to be caused by a tendinopathy of the gluteal tendons.
Continue readingUpdate on bilateral joint replacements
Patients having two joint replacements at the same time is a controversial question. In general, most patients are best to have a short hospitalisation, get out and get recovered from the first side, before embarking on the other.
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