Dr Steven Kent - Orthopaedic Foot, Ankle & Trauma Surgeon

07/01/2026

We've got our Virtual Pink Seats for the 2026 SCG Pink Test! We hope you have yours too! Such a wonderful organisation that has helped so many families and individuals in tough times. We would encourage all of our health partners to visit www.pinktest.com.au to buy your virtual seats and donate to a great cause!
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16/12/2025

Wishing all of our partners, patients and health providers a wonderful Christmas and New Year! We will be taking a short break to give our hard-working staff some time off over the festive season but we look forward to seeing you all near the start of 2026! Thank you to everyone for your support this year!

13/09/2025

⏳ Stuck in hospital waiting days for surgery? You don’t have to be. We receive lots of requests from patients waiting for days to have their fracture surgery at the John Hunter Hospital. This guide explains how you can transfer to private care for surgery and get moving sooner 👣 Read more here: https://wix.to/cDhgi4k

Recently, we have experienced a noticeable increase in the number of patients requesting transfers to Lake Macquarie Private under our care, particularly from the John Hunter Hospital. Many of these patients have been enduring the discomfort and challenges associated with their injuries for several....

30/08/2025

Great to see the latest evidence confirming what we see in practice every day:
✅ Exercise is the best first-line treatment for midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
✅ Progressive loading (not just eccentrics!) helps improve pain and function.
✅ Rest isn’t the answer – smart, structured loading is.

I couldn’t agree more with these findings. It’s fantastic to see the science backing up an active, empowering approach to recovery.

The great news for patients is that they simply need a physiotherapist who can deliver exercise and progressive loading. Surgery is rarely the answer!

If you’re struggling with Achilles pain, the key is the right loading program tailored to you.

29/06/2025

Curious about how surgeons are fixing Lisfranc injuries using cutting-edge technology like the tightrope method? 🤔 You're not alone! With Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga recently suffering his second Lisfranc injury, we've been getting lots of questions! 👉 Take a look at our blog and video at https://www.hunterfootandankle.com.au/post/how-do-surgeons-fix-a-lisfranc-injury

Lisfranc injuries are an injury that we are going to see more as the footy season starts to kick into gear! One of the most common questions we get asked is how do you fix a Lisfranc injury? This depends on the injury type, fracture pattern and an individual patient's circumstances. Nonetheless, we....

02/02/2025

Lisfranc injuries are an injury that we are going to see more as the footy season starts to kick into gear! One of the most common questions we get asked is how do you fix a Lisfranc injury? This depends on the injury type, fracture pattern and an individual patient's circumstances. Nonetheless, we have created this short video here to outline the options for surgical treatment when dealing with Lisfranc injuries...

https://www.hunterfootandankle.com.au/post/how-do-surgeons-fix-a-lisfranc-injury

Lisfranc injuries are an injury that we are going to see more as the footy season starts to kick into gear! One of the most common questions we get asked is how do you fix a Lisfranc injury? This depends on the injury type, fracture pattern and an individual patient's circumstances. Nonetheless, we....

27/01/2025

We’ve been thrilled to help numerous patients who contact us with reports from X-ray, CT, ultrasound, or MRI scans showing an Anterior Calcaneal Process Fracture. While it's natural to feel anxious about a fracture, here's the exciting news: most of these injuries don’t need surgery! All you need is an excellent physiotherapist. Specialist input is rarely necessary, and starting physiotherapy early in the recovery process is key.

For more details, check out our ANTERIOR CALCANEAL PROCESS FRACTURE INFORMATION SHEET at https://www.hunterfootandankle.com.au/post/debuting-our-new-anterior-calcaneal-process-fracture-patient-information-sheet

08/01/2025

The Pink Test might be done & dusted but there is still time to get your virtual seats and donate to a great cause! Go to https://www.pinktest.com.au/ -test-checkout to donate to a wonderful organisation!

Virtual Pink Seats are back in 2025.

16/12/2024

Wishing all of our partners, patients and health providers a wonderful Christmas and New Year! We will be taking a short break to give our hard-working staff some time off over the festive season but we look forward to seeing you all near the start of 2025! Thank you to everyone for your support this year!

05/11/2024

We have seen a larger number of Lisfranc Injuries this year. Lisfranc injuries are now well known after Kalyn Ponga's injury with the Newcastle Knights this year. Despite this, up to 25% of LISFRANC INJURIES can be missed! Take a look at our video below on how to tell if you have suffered a Lisfranc injury. If you think you might be suffering this injury then we would highly recommend you see a doctor or physiotherapist for assessment.

In Newcastle, this injury is famously referred to as the "Kalyn Ponga Injury."This video details the indicators of a Lisfranc injury based on foot symptoms, along with an explanation of the injury mechanism and primary pain locations. Lisfranc injuries can lead to persistent pain in around 60% of in...

28/10/2024

This video explains how orthopaedic surgeons fix a Weber B fibula fracture. One of the most common questions we get asked is whether we have missed the plate with the screw highlighted by the RED CIRCLE. The answer is NO, as that screw has been put there on purpose! This video explains in simple diagrams how the fracture is placed in a better position and held with a lag screw. A plate is then applied.

This video explains how orthopaedic surgeons fix a Weber B fibula fracture. The video explains in simple diagrams how the fracture is placed in a better position and held with a lag screw. A plate is then applied. How Surgeons Fix This Ankle Fracture!For more information, please take a look at our o...

29/09/2024

Achilles tendinopathy is a common & debilitating diagnosis that causes pain at the back of the Achilles, often with activity. Often advice is given to rest the tendon & reduce activity, however this can be detrimental in the long-term. Surgery is rarely required, and the good news is that symptoms can often be improved with access to a physiotherapist who practices evidence-based treatment. Patients are understandably scared when they see their MRI or ultrasound report. Please watch the video below to know that shouldn't be the case!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOB5JcPygyo

0:00 Introduction by Ruth Chimenti, PT, Phd0:21 Why is my tendon so swollen?0:42 What does tendon degeneration mean?2:00 Does having a bone spur or calcifica...