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Update 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trunionosis / Metal on Metal problems
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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!
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
My Health Record Ready
David Mitchell, orthopaedic surgeon, chairs the AOA Digital Imaging Committee. He sits on a federal My Health Record committee as well, with a hope that MHR will help surgeons ultimately find patients radiology results.