Genetics & Arthritis?
Researchers are constantly learning more and more about arthritis. This article suggests a strong genetic component to arthritis and might explain why some families have a high incidence.
Researchers are constantly learning more and more about arthritis. This article suggests a strong genetic component to arthritis and might explain why some families have a high incidence.
Melbourne Hip and Knee would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive season!
One question many patients want to ask but are too embarrassed to, is what sexual positions are safe after a hip replacement.
Here is a very good article about this.
On Monday, Mr van Bavel performed Victoria's first robotic total knee replacement!
See the attached news story on this exciting technology!
Melbourne Hip and Knee are leading the way with new technologies and advances.
Our surgeons were;
The 1st in Victoria to use Cargel for cartilage regeneration in the knee
The first in Australia to use patient specific cutting blocks for High tibial Osteotomies and Femoral Osteotomies.
Among the early adopters of robotic technology for partial knee replacement and total hip replacement.
Among the 1st to perform the SPAIRE approach for hip fractures in Victoria.