NEW STUDY SHOWS MASKS “FLATTEN THE CURVE”
Covid is rising again, with a 63% increase in cases in Victoria. New variants are here and restrictions designed to reduce transmission have been removed , and interruptions can be expected again. Note health care workers cannot return to work for 7 days , so if the surgeons are infected we are remo...
Read moreRUN 4 GEELONG RAISES MONEY FOR BARWON HEALTH
Run 4 geelong was run today and was a great success. Staff from Geelong Orthopaedics participated including adults and kids. A great morning was enjoyed by all with great weather, running, entertainment, prizes, and even a chance to see the premiership cup! More than 100K was raised and we were happ...
Read moreWelcoming a new Orthopaedic Surgeon – Dr Todd Mason
We are very pleased to announce Dr Mason has joined us. He is an orthopaedic surgeon who has completed further training in arthroplasty, traum and sports arthroscopy. His webpage is here and he can be contacted for appointments on (03) 4216-5026.
Read moreGeelong Orthopaedics surgeons contribute to key finding : Enoxaparin superior to aspirin after hip or knee replacement in preventing DVT
In our recent Geelong Orthopaedics Group journal club we discussed a landmark Australian paper to which we contributed. It was published in the world famous JAMA (journal of the american medical association). It showed that enoaxaparin was more effective than aspirin in reducing clotting in the leg ...
Read moreCOVID AFFECTING THE OFFICES AT GEELONG ORTHOPAEDICS
Currently we are experiencing a significant wave of covid cases in Victoria (see graph below). Surgeons and staff have been affected in our offices too and as such appointments may have to change or we may not be able to respond to enquiries as soon as we would like due to shortages or illness. We [...
Read moreCOVID VACCINATION BOOSTER REDUCES LONG COVID RISK TOO
Another great reason to get your booster. With Covid 19 spreading like wildfire and causing cancellations to surgery (Dr Eng just had his Friday list canceled) due a lack to available staff a new study has confirmed that Covid boosters (3rd and 4th doses) reduces your risk of Covid and the persisten...
Read moreRobotic hip surgery for the first time in Geelong
Dr Michael Galvin has performed the First Robotic Assisted total Hip replacement in Geelong. In February Dr Galvin performed the robotic assisted hip replacement at the Epworth hospital. The robotic technology allows for highly accurate surgical planning and positioning of the implants. This service...
Read moreCOVID ON THE RISE – GET VACCINATED
We note with interest the rise in Victorian hospitalisations of COVID, and the announcement of an elective surgery surge, the 2 of which are not compatible. Our ability to provide a service is still stretched. The reality is that our hospitalisations have risen from a low of 175 patients with COVID ...
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