AM Orthopaedics

29/03/2026

Are we restoring comfort—or function (or both)?

Total hip replacement, including anterior minimally invasive techniques, reliably relieves pain and restores mobility. However, high-impact activities such as martial arts remain a concern due to implant wear, longevity and loading characteristics.

The recent passing of Chuck Norris is a reminder of what lifelong physical capability looks like.

14/03/2026

“Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6)

It’s a powerful question for anyone wishing to make a positive change in their life.

For many patients after joint replacement surgery, it’s more relevant than ever.

Because healing doesn’t end in the operating room.

It starts there.

“Do you want to be made well?"  (John 5:6)

09/12/2025

I know everyone thinks that their team is the best but I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team for continuing to support my work and my patients. I would not be able to provide this service without them.

I know everyone thinks that their team is the best but I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team for continuing to support my work and my

24/10/2025

Sami, George and Jim Courier (tennis superstar).

When another tennis superstar Andy Murray returned to the courts after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery he was redefining what’s possible after major joint surgery. His comeback is a powerful reminder of how far orthopaedic innovation has come, and how we can now help people stay active at every stage of life.

By Dr. Sami Farah, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialist in Hip resurfacing and Anterior Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

23/09/2025

Whether you’re easing back into the game or aiming to improve your performance post-surgery, mastering these techniques will help you protect your hip while maintaining strength, control, and consistency on the course.

Focus to swing mechanics—specifically how to adjust your golf swing to generate power safely without placing undue stress on your new joint.

24/08/2025

Hip Surgery and Your Golf Game are no longer incompatible. Thanks to advancements in minimally invasive techniques, golfers can look forward to not just pain relief but also a meaningful return to the sport they love.

Hip Surgery and Your Golf Game - modern surgical techniques have made it possible to regain your mobility and get back on the course faster than ever.

13/12/2024

"MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
From our family at A.M. Orthopaedics to yours.

We take this opportunity to thank you all for your support throughout the year and wish you all a happy Christmas and a bright new year.

For any bookings or enquiries over the holidays please go to: https://amorthopaedics.com.au/contact-us/

We are grateful to our families and to all our professional teams for their unwavering dedication throughout the year. We hope that you all have time for some quiet reflection during the holiday and we pray for peace to return to the many troubled regions around the world.

"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)"

24/08/2024

Solving hip pain problems with Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty.
Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty offers a cutting-edge approach to addressing hip issues and providing much-needed relief. This innovative procedure has gained popularity for its ability to restore mobility and alleviate pain, making it a game-changer for individuals struggling with hip discomfort.

Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty is a technique that involves reshaping the damaged hip joint rather than complete joint replacement. By preserving more of the natural bone, this procedure can provide a more durable and long-lasting solution compared to traditional hip replacements.

Complex Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty offers a cutting-edge approach to addressing hip issues and providing much-needed relief. This innovative procedure has gained popularity for its ability to restore mobility and alleviate pain, making it a game-changer for individuals struggling with hip discomfo...

10/07/2024

Are you contemplating orthopaedic surgery?
Come along & learn more about hip and knee pain management
Anterior Total Hip & Patient Specific Knee Replacement Education Seminar

18/12/2023

"MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
From our family at A.M. Orthopaedics to yours.

We take this opportunity to thank you all for your support throughout the year and wish you all a happy Christmas and a bright new year.

For any bookings or enquiries over the holidays go to: https://amorthopaedics.com.au/contact-us/

We are grateful for every peaceful and happy moment shared with our loved ones but we are acutely aware of the hardships faced by so many around the globe.

The first Christmas in Bethlehem was full of hardships: the pregnant mother had to travel away from home to fulfill a Roman-mandated census and the birth of Christ took place in a manger among farm animals because there was no room in the inn. Soon after His birth, the little baby and His family had to flee to Egypt to escape a tyrannical local king.

The first Christmas was also full of joy, salvation and hope for all: from the poor shepherds to the wealthy Magi as well as children, families, young and old. This should give us all resilience to face the challenges that 2024 may throw at us.

From Sami Farah & the staff of A.M. Orthopaedics.

30/11/2023

Did you know that the first known intramedullary nail was found in a mummy named Usermontu (from 1,500 BC)?

Inspired by the Ramses-II exhibition currently at the Australian Museum, Sydney, A.M. Orthopaedics is proud to present its own little bit of history. It looks like Usermontu had avascular necrosis or septic arthritis of his left knee and needed the nail to prepare him for the after-life.

Usermontu's nail was made of iron (our modern nails are made of Titanium). Also, around Usermontu's nail, an organic resin was used to fill the dead-space in the femoral and tibial canals which stabilised the nail in place when the resin set (this would pre-date what we know to be, "first-generation," bone-cementing technique).

Please note that A.M. Orthopaedics does not have the mummy of Usermontu 😊 , however, we have many other interesting historical orthopaedic artefacts such as this steel Kuntscher nail (1940) which Dr Sami Farah retrieved in an operation he performed on a World War II veteran over 15 years ago.

Gerhard Kuntscher's intramedullary nail allowed German airmen with femoral fractures to return to service within weeks. His ground-breaking invention was only accepted in other countries when allied POW's who had their fractures treated this way returned home after the war with their femoral nail still in place (like the patient that Dr Farah operated on).

22/11/2023

The Australian National Orthopaedic Institute (ANOI) had its final meeting for 2023. It was kindly sponsored by Future Surgical Pty Ltd and AM Orthopaedics. Aside from the rustic venue (the Lock Inn, Alexandria) and the great food, robust and lively discussions were had around clinical cases, new developments, morbidity and mortality results, clinical audit of surgeons' practices and open member discussions. We would like to thank the regular members: Prof Lawrence Kohan, A/Prof James Sullivan, A/Prof Peter Papantoniou, Dr John Rooney, Dr Dennis Kerr, Dr Michael Kerr and Dr Sami Farah for their continued support and contributions throughout the year and look forward to great meetings next year. We would also like to thank the invited attendees Mr David Spittal (Future Surgical) and Dr Justin Bobyn.