Ballarat Orthopaedics is changing. Building on the excellent service we have proudly delivered, we are now providing a more comprehensive approach to the management of musculoskeletal injuries.
Continue readingDriving Restrictions after Joint Replacement Surgery
The Arthroplasty Society of Australia & the Australian Orthopaedic Association have updated their driving advice following orthopaedic surgery.
Continue readingPlantar Fasciitis
Not all heel pains are caused by plantar fasciitis. It refers to a very specific, localised pain under the heel, in the absence of other pathology.
Continue readingHamstring Avulsion in Teenagers
The majority of hamstring injuries are in the muscle, and the treatment is rest, anti-inflammatories & physiotherapy. A small proportion involve pulling the hamstring tendons directly off the bone at the pelvis.
Continue readingRadial Shockwave Therapy (RSWT)
Radial shockwave treatment (RSWT) is a non-invasive means of treating painful soft tissue conditions. It has been widely used both worldwide and in Australia for many years by elite sporting teams and in Sports Medicine clinics.
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