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Kinematic Knee Alignment
Watch our latest video on Kinematic knee alignment. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment please contact our practice.
A minimally invasive approach to hip and knee replacement
Life is busy and too often it is easy to ignore the pain of a failing hip or knee – and that means when a patient walks in the door for the first time at the Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group practice, they’re typically in need of a solution. Since opening the...
What to expect in your recovery from knee replacement
Patients often ask me what to expect after joint replacement surgery. This differs for all patients. As a general rule, the recovery after a hip replacement is easier than the recovery after a knee replacement. In this article, I will focus on knee replacement...
Rapid Recovery Joint Replacement Surgery
Hip and knee replacements are some of the most successful operations that orthopaedic surgeons perform, (according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons). They have transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians over the last 20 years. There...
Seminar puts the spotlight on early diagnosis of osteoarthritis
Millions of Australians are suffering from the aches and pains associated with osteoarthritis, which is why the Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group is educating people on how to manage the often-crippling disease. Dr Daevyd Rodda hosts monthly seminars with allied health...
Sporting chance gets Zaryn back on the footy field
Sporting Chance Foundation gets Zaryn back on the footy field Sporting Chance Foundation is an organisation that recognises sport plays a pivotal role in many talented Indigenous athletes’ lives, and St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne recently partnered with...
Why it’s important to take care after knee replacement surgery
I perform hundreds of knee replacement surgeries every year so I see first-hand just how important it is for people to take the right steps to recover. The first tip to rehab after a knee replacement surgery is to use an ice compress. This method is crucial in...
How wearable technology is impacting patient experiences
There's no denying that smart phones and digital devices are rapidly changing the way we connect and live our lives. From finding a shop, to connecting with loved ones via video calls, the technology we now hold in the palm of our hands was unthinkable just a decade...
6 things you need to know about managing Osteoarthritis
If you're living with Osteoarthritis it can be debilitating and have a major impact on your quality of life. Being informed about your condition and using a range of strategies to help you maintain your health can help reduce pain, increase movement and go a long way...
What is the anterior approach for total hip replacement?
If you are experiencing debilitating osteoarthritis pain in your hip and you’ve tried everything, a total hip replacement can restore function and decrease pain. The contemporary approaches for hip replacement surgery are posterior, anterolateral and the anterior...
