Out of pocket expenses
Private insurance generally does not cover doctors’ fees. Private insurance covers most of the costs of the hospital, but in fact only pays for a small fraction of the doctors’ costs, which is mostly reimbursed to the insurance company from Medicare in any case. There was a period from 2013 to 2020 where Medicare was […]
Weight bearing after knee arthroscopy
When can I weight bear following the Knee arthroscopy? Generally, patients can weight bear once the anaesthetic has worn off. There are usually no specific restrictions in weight bearing unless a meniscal or ligament repair has been performed. If an ACL reconstruction is performed without meniscal repair, the patient is generally allowed to weight bear […]
What type of shoulder replacement is recommended?
There are many types of shoulder replacement ranging from partial replacement and full replacements to reverse replacements. The indications depend on the type of problem that exists and patient factors. We are lucky to have some of the best shoulder surgeons in Melbourne. And most do provide some form of technology for shoulder replacements. Most […]
Will I need a sling after my shoulder surgery?
A sling is mostly required after shoulder surgery, apart from some rare indications. The purpose of the sling is to provide comfort to the patient, to allow proper rehabilitation, but also to avoid movements which could cause harm to the shoulder operation. Often is the case, that anchors are used to repair or reconstruct a […]
How long do I have to wait before I can play sports again after a shoulder reconstruction?
I’m often asked how long after shoulder reconstruction it’ll take to get back to normal sports. But even if I say two hours, it’s a better. The shoulder reconstruction involves repairing the labrum to the glenoid bone in most cases. On occasion, a Latarjet procedure is performed where a bone graft is inserted into the […]
Will my ACL heal on its own?
Will your ACL heal on its own? This is a question that’s been highly debated for decades. In general, the structures in the knee joint have very poor blood supply, and the tendency for healing is not often seen. There are, of course, exceptions to that rule, such as the immature skeleton (young patient). In […]
Does my rotator cuff tear require surgery?
This is the question often asked and contestedly debated. There are general reasons why patients require surgery, mostly when a rotator cuff tear is full thickness. Full thickness tears don’t really have any possibility of self repair and tend to get bigger with time. There are direct reasons why the first choice would be surgery, […]
Should I have surgery for my shoulder dislocation?
I’m often asked whether or not a patient requires surgery for a shoulder dislocation. There are a number of factors that are important. But perhaps the most important factor is the age of the patient in most settings. There are often reasons a shoulder dislocation should be fixed in all cases such as bone loss, […]
Which hospital is the best to have my shoulder surgery?
Shoulder surgery can be quite simple, such as a keyhole arthroscopic type procedures, or can be complex, involving reconstruction of a joint with a replacement type device. The best shoulder surgeons in Melbourne all work at the bigger hospitals, but some peripheral hospitals offer a great experience for the patient. As a prerequisite, I generally […]