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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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Durolane is now our preferred Hyaluronic injection
Hyaluronic injections are an established treatment of early arthritis. Joints have a natural lubricating fluid – synovial fluid that contains “hyaluronic acid, (HA)”. Viscosupplementation involves
September 10, 2018
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Welcome, Dr. Anthony Hipsley!
Our new Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar Dr. Anthony Hipsley, Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar Anthony is a registrar accredited by the Australasian College of
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April 8, 2018
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Partnership with AFL Goldfields
We are very excited to announce our new partnership with AFL Goldfields for 2018. We look forward to the year ahead and working with the
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April 8, 2018
BallaratOSM in East Africa
Privileged to be part of a group that was able to provide such expertise in Madagascar
Shaun was able to operate on this young patient. The surgery was aimed at removing the (benign) growth and formation of a weight bearing & functional limb. As a team, we felt privileged to be part of a group that was able to provide such expertise. This was life changing for this young girl. Her future life, including potential to find employment and marry, would not have not been attainable. In many cases, disability would result in people being outcast in their communities.
December 18, 2017
BallaratOSM in East Africa
Shaun English Teaming up in Madagascar
A focus of Shaun’s trip was on dealing with neglected trauma. The operating theatres were limited in equipment and resources.
December 18, 2017
BallaratOSM in East Africa
Australian Doctors for Africa
Mr Shaun English (Orthopaedic Surgeon) and Julie Fahey (practice nurse) had the amazing opportunity to join forces with Australian Doctors for Africa on a two week aid trip to Madagascar.
December 18, 2017
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Thank you for an exciting 2017; Looking forward to a great 2018
Sports Medicine at BallaratOSM has had a big year: having started just a year ago we are overjoyed to have filled a glaring need for specialist Sports Medicine services in Ballarat and surrounds. It has been a pleasure getting to know our local medical and allied health network and sporting community, and we look forward to working with you even more in the New Year.
December 18, 2017
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Greg Harris recovering from bike accident
A few weeks ago, I had a fall from my bike, leaving me in The Alfred Hospital for three days before a week of inpatient rehabilitation. While I am now home and continuing to improve daily, I am still a few more weeks away from returning to work. I have been overwhelmed by messages of support and best wishes, and I would like to thank all the friends and colleagues for their kind thoughts, and highly calorific snacks!
November 6, 2017
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Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis Dissecans is a relatively common childhood problem in the knee. The name means bone and cartilage breaking away from the underlying bone. It most commonly heals by itself, but in adults, or adolescents over the age of 14, it seems more likely to break off than to heal. It is less common in girls, but the upper age cutoff for might be lowe
November 5, 2017