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Low Risk Total Knee Replacement Design
According to the AOA National Joint Replacement Registry, the best knee replacement design choice has a 60% reduction in revisions, but it only used by
February 5, 2019
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A Low Profile Osteotomy Plate for the Knee
Osteotomy is a crucial operation for early arthritis and pre-arthritic conditions of the knee. For knees with a “bow” deformity – the deformity is usually
January 13, 2019
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Saving the Meniscus Techniques – Meniscal Root Repairs & Horizontal Cleavages
It has been long known that the meniscus is a key structure in the knee providing load share for the joint surface. In the knee
January 11, 2019
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MPFL reconstruction
Patella instability is rarely straightforward! A presentation with a first time dislocation may look for a quick solution, but one needs to be wary when
December 17, 2018
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A look back at the year that was 2018
2018 has been another big and exciting year for everyone here at Ballarat Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine! Early in the year we welcomed Dr Anthony
December 17, 2018
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Moving to 109 Webster Street in 2019
In 2016 Ballarat OSM purchased 109 Webster Street to be our new business residence. Many people have queried when our impending move date from 707 Mair Street will be, and like with all good things they take time.
December 17, 2018
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Dr. Hipsley at the FIBA U15 Basketball Championships
Dr Anthony Hipsley has been busy in and out of the office of late! Two weeks ago he ventured to the FIBA Under 15’s Oceania Basketball
December 13, 2018
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Guided Growth with 8 Plates for Knock Knees
For a whole lot of reasons, some kids have knock knees – and the fix is easier than expected! The most common reason is
November 1, 2018
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Dr Harris and Dr Hipsley at the The Masters Games
Dr Greg Harris and Dr Anthony Hipsley have been busy out of the office of late – heading to the Masters Games of 2018 which
November 1, 2018
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Joint 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.
October 9, 2018