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Exploring Non-Surgical Treatments for Hip Pain
Hip pain is a common yet disruptive problem that affects people of all ages. It can limit mobility, interrupt sleep and cause discomfort even when sitting. Surgery is an option
7 Tips on How to Maintain Healthy Joints & Prevent Knee Injuries
Regular movement keeps joints lubricated and strengthens the muscles that support the knee. Low-impact activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, pilates and yoga reduce load on sore or weak knees.
Costs of Hip & Knee Surgery: How Fees and Billing Work
The total cost of an operation is rarely a single fee; it’s made up of separate charges from different providers. As a public patient, medically necessary surgery is covered, though
A Painful Hip Replacement: Causes and Treatment Options
Hip replacement is generally highly successful, but in a minority of cases problems develop that cause ongoing pain, stiffness, limping, or instability. Possible causes include wear, loosening, infection, fractures, soft-tissue
Radiofrequency Ablation (RF / RFA) for Hip and Knee Pain
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that reduces joint pain by interrupting the nerves that carry pain signals to the brain. It treats pain signals rather than the
Exercises to Strengthen Your Hips Pre-Surgery
“Prehabilitation” means building strength, mobility, and endurance around the hip before total hip surgery to give you a stronger starting point for recovery. Common pre-surgery exercises include short-arc quadriceps, chair
Hip Resurfacing vs Replacement
Total hip replacement removes the femoral head and resurfaces the socket with artificial components. Hip resurfacing reshapes and caps the femoral head rather than removing it, preserving more natural bone.
Preparing Your Home for Hip Surgery Recovery
Preparing your home before hip surgery while you’re still mobile makes the early weeks of recovery safer and less stressful. Key steps include moving essentials to waist height, removing trip
What Does A Worn-Out Hip Feel Like?
A hip is generally considered for replacement when the joint has deteriorated enough to cause persistent pain and limitation, and non-surgical treatments no longer give adequate relief. Deterioration is usually
Hip Labral Tear: Road to Recovery Without Surgery
A hip labral tear is damage to the ring of cartilage that lines the hip socket, often linked to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or hip dysplasia. The majority of people with
Hip Replacement Waiting List In Australia
Hip replacement is generally classified as elective surgery: a planned procedure scheduled after specialist assessment, rather than an emergency. Since COVID-related surgery shutdowns, the public health sector has not fully
How Much Does A Hip Replacement Cost Privately?
The total cost of a private hip replacement is made up of several separate fees: surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital, implant, and other clinicians. Your out-of-pocket cost, or “gap”, depends on your
Is A Hip Replacement Covered By Medicare?
As a public patient, medically necessary hip replacement is covered through the public system, though a waiting period applies (often 2–3 years). As a private patient, Medicare contributes towards medical
Long-Term Exercises After A Hip Replacement
Gentle, purposeful movement soon after hip replacement surgery is generally more beneficial than prolonged rest, which can contribute to stiffness and weakness. Walking is the foundation of recovery, usually progressing
Total Hip Replacement Protocol
The general journey runs from preparation, through the operation, to staged recovery at home and follow-up. A total hip replacement is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia and typically takes