Knee replacement statistics (Australia)

Knee replacement statistics (Australia) The rising number of knee replacements performed yearly in Australia   With rising numbers of knee replacements being performed in Australia each year, the number of people needing help with pain that persists after knee...

What do Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians do?

What do rehabilitation medicine physicians do? People often ask me what I do as a specialist doctor in rehabilitation medicine.  Rehabilitation physicians provide medical care to people who have become disabled by injury, illness, disease or have been disabled from...

What is rehabilitation medicine?

What is Rehabilitation Medicine? Also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or Physiatry Rehabilitation Medicine is a very fulfilling medical specialty that focuses on improving function and quality of life in everyone, no matter what their medical condition...

Inflammatory arthritis and pain after knee replacement

Inflammatory Arthritis and Pain After Knee Replacement What Is Inflammatory Arthritis? Inflammatory arthritis refers to autoimmune conditions where the immune system drives ongoing inflammation in the joints.Common examples include: Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriatic...

Pain after revision knee replacement

Revision Knee Surgery: Understanding Pain and Recovery What Is A Revision Knee Replacement? A revision knee replacement is a second (or more) operation on the same knee to replace part or all of their existing knee prosthesis. This may be required for reasons such as:...