News & Information
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
6 Steps to add Ballarat OSM Appointment Page to your Mobile Device
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.
Ballarat OSM back in Madagascar
Julie (BOSM Practice Nurse) has recently returned from another aid trip to Madagascar. As a member of Australian Doctors for Africa (ADFA), Julie joined forces