Rockhampton Robotic Joint Surgery

20/09/2021

Was great to get together with some of Australia's most experienced robotic total hip replacement surgeons the other night at Strykers Mako Total Hip users meeting.
A major discussion point was the use of the newly available Virtual Range Of Motion (VROM) technology to reduce dislocation in THR surgery. The VROM allows surgeons to put the patients hip through a (virtual) range of motion on the computer planning software prior to surgery to assess if and when the hip might impinge, as hip impingement can lead to dislocation. The position of the prosthesis can then be adjusted to prevent the impingement and thus prevent dislocation. This adjustment is incorporated into the patients surgical plan and executed with precision, further reducing dislocation risk.
I routinely use this VROM technology in all Mako robotic Total Hip Replacements performed at Hillcrest Rockhampton Hospital.

17/09/2021

A great, informative, animation that shows patients how I use the Mako robot to improve precision, accuracy and patient outcomes in Total Knee Replacement surgery.

If all three compartments of your knee joint are damaged (due to injury or osteoarthritis), you might be a candidate for total knee replacement. See how the ...

12/06/2021

Brilliant interview from Prof Richard Field, a pioneer of Anterior Hip replacement surgery that I had the pleasure of learning from years ago!! A great summary of the benefits of Anterior approach hip replacement surgery!
Interesting to note he has also transitioned to using the Mako robot for his surgery now!

Advancements in anterior hip replacements have brought us to the point where most patients at The Lister Hospital can undergo surgery and return home on...

09/06/2021

Great milestone with over 500,000 Mako robotic joint replacement procedures now completed globally. Alongside these increasing numbers is a growing volume of scientific research supporting robotic procedures provide better precision and accuracy as well as improved clinical and functional outcomes.

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03/06/2021

Great to join Dr David Dickison on the stryker webinar on Monday night, where he discussed Partial Knee Replacement (PKR) using the Mako Robotic arm. Thank you stryker for hosting the session and Dr Dickison for your expert tips on perfecting PKR with the Mako robot!!! 🙏

31/05/2021

Great study from top US hip surgeon Ben Domb, showing superior results in robotic assisted Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery when compared with Manual (non robotic) techniques.

Level III.

31/05/2021

Recent study comparing Anterior and Posterior approach Total Hip Replacement (THR) shows significantly lower dislocation rate in the Anterior approach group

Both DAA and PA yield good results at the final follow-up in terms of function, quality of life, and survivorship. However dislocation was significantly higher in PA group.

27/05/2021

The studies speak for themselves- "Better early functional recovery with Mako Total Knee replacement, when compared with conventional TKR

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23/05/2021

Durolane is a great option for the management of early Osteoarthritis (OA) in patients who may not be quite ready for joint replacement surgery, but have symptoms which are impacting their day to day quality of life. Durolane is a gel containing Hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a naturally occurring molecule that provides lubrication and cushioning in a normal joint.
Durolane is administered as a single injection, and has been shown in studies to provide excellent symptom relief for up to 12 months!
The injections are performed in Dr Gomez's rooms under local anaesthetic, with no down time or recovery time post injection.