Dr Ross Radic

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

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.

LCL injuries are less common than ACL tears, but they play a critical role in lateral knee stability and can significant...
26/03/2026

LCL injuries are less common than ACL tears, but they play a critical role in lateral knee stability and can significantly affect function if not properly assessed and managed.

🌐 For a full overview of causes, clinical features and treatment considerations for LCL injuries, see:
https://drrossradic.com.au/what-is-an-lcl-injury-and-how-do-you-treat-it/

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

Training in the heat: helpful or harmful? 🌞There’s growing buzz about the benefits of heat training, from improving endu...
24/03/2026

Training in the heat: helpful or harmful? 🌞
There’s growing buzz about the benefits of heat training, from improving endurance to accelerating adaptation. But there’s a fine line between performance gains and overload.

🏋️‍♂️ Pros*
Boosts cardiovascular efficiency
Enhances sweat response and heat tolerance
May improve recovery when used strategically

⚠️ Cons**
Increases dehydration risk
May mask fatigue or cause heat illness
Higher strain on joints, muscles and tendons when not monitored

🧠 Tip: Load management is key. Start with shorter, less intense sessions and gradually increase duration and intensity. Stay hydrated, train early or late in the day, monitor your heart rate and slow down if exercise feels harder than usual.**

💬 What’s your take on heat training? Smart strategy or added stress?

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

Why replace the joint when you can realign it? For younger patients with medial knee arthritis, an High Tibial Osteotomy...
19/03/2026

Why replace the joint when you can realign it? For younger patients with medial knee arthritis, an High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) shifts the load to the healthy side to delay or avoid a total knee replacement.

🔗 Visit our website to learn more about the procedure and recovery: 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.

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