Dr Steven Kent - Orthopaedic Foot, Ankle & Trauma Surgeon

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...

29/05/2024

The latest post by the NRL Physio revealed that the Melbourne Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen has had a new plate added to his original fibula plate! This was due to a new fracture occurring above his previous plate. Watch our video below to find out why this was done and what the X-ray may look like with this new plate added!

The latest post by the NRL Physio revealed that the Melbourne Storm's Ryan Papenhuyzen has had a new plate added to his original fibula plate! This was due to a new fracture occurring above his previous plate. Watch our video below to find out why this was done and what the X-ray may look like with....

19/04/2024

With the start of the rugby league, rugby union and soccer seasons we have suddenly seen an influx of syndesmosis injuries to our clinic! Some of these injuries require surgery and the most common question asked is "When Can I Return to Sport?"
Luckily there has been a study done on professional soccer players to guide us in that sport. Professional Rugby League players make it back even faster, sometimes even by 6 weeks post-surgery! Take a look at our blog post below to find out more...

High ankle sprains (syndesmosis injuries) make up 25% of ankle sprains in contact sports. We see a lot of them, and a common question that patients ask is "When Can I Return to Sport?" Fortunately there has been good research on this in the last 18 months. Most of this research has been done in socc...

07/04/2024

South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg whilst playing in the NSW Cup. This is not a common injury for rugby league players but can be devastating and usually results in a long recovery. Ilias has been predicted to have a tibial nail, rod or plate. This video reveals how from pictures shown after the injury, the fracture is likely to be close to the ankle. This means that Ilias is more likely to require a plate and hence he is looking at a more length recovery. Watch our video to find out more...

South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback Lachlan Ilias suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg whilst playing in the NSW Cup. This is not a common injury for rugby league players but can be devastating and usually results in a long recovery. Ilias has been predicted to have a tibial nail, rod or plate. T...

29/03/2024

Parramatta Elles halfback Mitchell Moses recently injured his left foot in the Eels Round 3 match versus the Manly Sea Eagles. Media reports indicate that Moses has suffered a fracture to his 5th metatarsal, known as a Jones fracture. These are notorious fractures that can be associated with slow healing and non-union. Moses has been predicted to return to play in 8 weeks. Jones fractures have been reported to have a non-union (non-healing) rate of up to 30%. This is improved with surgery and tends to improve speed of recovery. Watch our video to find out more.

Parramatta Elles halfback Mitchell Moses recently injured his left foot in the Eels Round 3 match versus the Manly Sea Eagles. Media reports indicate that Moses has suffered a fracture to his 5th metatarsal, known as a Jones fracture. These are notorious fractures that can be associated with slow he...