Dr Ross Radic

Dr Ross Radic Australian and Internationally trained Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing in Perth, Western Australia. E

Surgical care does not end when the procedure is complete. Understanding how a joint performs during rehabilitation and ...
17/04/2026

Surgical care does not end when the procedure is complete. Understanding how a joint performs during rehabilitation and return to sport is increasingly part of modern orthopaedic practice. 🔍

The POSM Performance Lab provides a dedicated environment to analyse movement and assess strength, power and movement patterns following injury or surgery. This data informs rehabilitation decisions and provides objective markers of readiness to return to sport.

The same tools also support ongoing clinical research and collaboration with sports physicians, physiotherapists and performance specialists. Studying how athletes move, recover and perform after injury helps refine surgical decision-making and rehabilitation strategies. 🦵

This combination of clinical care and applied research continues to shape how sports knee injuries are treated and managed.

👉 Learn more about the POSM Performance Lab:
https://drrossradic.com.au/services/posm-performance-lab/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

If your doctor asks you to get a scan, please do! The quality of the surgical plan often depends on how clearly the unde...
16/04/2026

If your doctor asks you to get a scan, please do!

The quality of the surgical plan often depends on how clearly the underlying anatomy and pathology can be defined beforehand. That makes imaging central to planning complex knee and shoulder surgery.

✅ MRI shows ligaments, cartilage, menisci and other soft tissue structures.
✅ CT delivers a detailed understanding of bone anatomy, version or bone loss.
✅ CT-based 3D planning aids preparation for complex procedures
✅ Weight-bearing imaging shows how the joint behaves under load.

Learn more: https://drrossradic.com.au/services/knee-conditions/multi-ligament-injury-and-knee-dislocations/.

Sources:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00330-024-10706-7
https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/4/749
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772654124000059

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

MCL injuries are common across contact and pivoting sports, yet management pathways vary widely depending on injury grad...
14/04/2026

MCL injuries are common across contact and pivoting sports, yet management pathways vary widely depending on injury grade, mechanism and associated pathology.

➡️ Swipe through to explore the different types of MCL injuries and how they are managed.

📖 For a detailed overview of MCL injury classification and treatment pathways, visit: https://drrossradic.com.au/understanding-the-mcl-injury-types-and-treatments.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Many sports injuries improve with time, rehabilitation and careful review. Some, however, are less likely to settle with...
10/04/2026

Many sports injuries improve with time, rehabilitation and careful review. Some, however, are less likely to settle without surgical treatment. 🩻

ACL rupture with ongoing instability, persistent meniscus symptoms, shoulder labral tears in high-demand athletes, and severe fractures or dislocations are common examples where surgery may need to be considered.

This article outlines when surgical review may be appropriate and the factors that help guide that decision.

💻 Read more: https://drrossradic.com.au/common-sports-injuries-that-may-require-surgery/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Robotic-assisted knee replacement represents a significant evolution in knee arthroplasty, combining advanced imaging wi...
07/04/2026

Robotic-assisted knee replacement represents a significant evolution in knee arthroplasty, combining advanced imaging with precision robotics to support more accurate and reproducible surgical ex*****on.

Robotic systems integrate pre-operative imaging with intra-operative data to support detailed surgical planning. This enables:

✅ Patient-specific alignment strategies
⚖️ Real-time assessment of soft tissue balance
🦴 Highly controlled bone preparation

Robotic assistance does not replace surgical expertise but supports consistency, precision and planning in appropriately selected patients.

Read the blog at https://drrossradic.com.au/things-you-should-know-about-robotic-knee-replacement/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Osteotomy is a joint-preserving surgical procedure designed to realign the knee, improving how weight and forces pass th...
06/04/2026

Osteotomy is a joint-preserving surgical procedure designed to realign the knee, improving how weight and forces pass through the joint to help reduce pain.

👉 Swipe through to find out more.

Discover more about osteotomy here: https://drrossradic.com.au/services/knee-procedures/osteotomy-realignment/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Determining the appropriate timing for joint replacement requires a balanced assessment of symptoms, function, structura...
04/04/2026

Determining the appropriate timing for joint replacement requires a balanced assessment of symptoms, function, structural change and response to conservative care. Clear referral thresholds can support timely intervention while avoiding premature escalation.

The following clinical indicators may warrant consideration of referral for surgical assessment:

😖 Persistent pain despite appropriate use of analgesics and activity modification
🌙 Sleep disruption due to joint pain, indicating loss of symptom control
🚶 Reduced daily function, including difficulty with walking, stairs or occupational demands
🩺 Failure of conservative measures, such as physiotherapy, weight management, injections or bracing

I work closely with referrers, physiotherapists and medical practitioners to support collaborative decision-making, ensuring patients are assessed at the right time within a multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care pathway.

👉 Refer here https://drrossradic.com.au/for-referrers/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Managing sports injuries effectively often depends on close collaboration between surgeons, sports physicians and rehabi...
02/04/2026

Managing sports injuries effectively often depends on close collaboration between surgeons, sports physicians and rehabilitation teams. 🤝

Since moving to our current premises 2 years ago, we’ve worked closely alongside sports physicians through the co-located POSM Performance Lab, supporting a more integrated approach to care.

Objective performance testing allows strength, movement quality and readiness to return to sport to be assessed after injuries such as ACL tears or shoulder instability. These insights help guide decisions across surgery, rehabilitation and return-to-play.

📊 Discover the POSM Performance Lab:
https://drrossradic.com.au/services/posm-performance-lab/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Being a "multi-sport" athlete is one of the best things a young person can do for their physical and mental development....
02/04/2026

Being a "multi-sport" athlete is one of the best things a young person can do for their physical and mental development. ⚽🏀🎾

Playing a variety of sports helps kids and teens develop a broader range of motor skills, reduces the risk of burnout, and interestingly, can actually protect against certain overuse injuries caused by repetitive singular motions.

To keep our young athletes thriving across every season:
👂🏼Listen to the body. Don't dismiss 'growing pains', address persistent aches early.
🏃🏻Prep smart. Use sport-specific warm-ups and incorporate balance and strength exercises to prime the knees for different types of movement (pivoting vs. running).
🛏️ Get your rest. Recovery is where the actual strengthening of growing joints happens.

Keep them moving, and keep it fun!

Source: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/overuse-injuries-in-children/.

*All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice.

While AFL and rugby are distinct codes, both place comparable demands on the knee through high-speed running, rapid chan...
31/03/2026

While AFL and rugby are distinct codes, both place comparable demands on the knee through high-speed running, rapid change of direction, contact and deceleration. Injury surveillance data from one sport may provide useful insights into knee injury patterns in the other.

AFL injury news consistently identifies ACL injuries, hamstring strains and patellofemoral pain as leading causes of time loss – trends that closely align with those seen across elite rugby settings.

The 2026 rugby season presents a critical opportunity to assess knee load tolerance, address movement efficiency and align conditioning with anticipated match demands. Key considerations for clinicians include:

🦵 ACL injury risk - associated with high-load change of direction, contact, and deceleration demands
🏃 Hamstring strains - linked to sprint volume, eccentric loading, and workload spikes
📐 Patellofemoral pain - driven by cumulative load, altered biomechanics, and recovery mismatch

Read the blog at https://drrossradic.com.au/common-injuries-in-the-afl-season/.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

Imagine if your MRI or CT scan could be transformed into precise tools used during your surgery. 🦵🦴Dr Ross Radic uses ad...
31/03/2026

Imagine if your MRI or CT scan could be transformed into precise tools used during your surgery. 🦵🦴

Dr Ross Radic uses advanced 3D printing technology to support complex orthopaedic procedures, including osteotomies and selected hip and knee surgeries. Imaging data can be converted into patient-specific instruments, detailed anatomical models and, where appropriate, custom implants.

Combined with highly accurate pre-operative planning and digital alignment simulations, this approach allows Dr Radic to plan surgical corrections in detail before the procedure, recognising that every patient’s anatomy is unique.

🔗 Learn more at https://drrossradic.com.au/3d-printing-technologies-in-orthopaedic-surgery.

All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

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