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What to Expect at Your First Consultation with Dr David Kitchen

If your GP is arranging X-rays or an MRI for ongoing hip or knee pain, they may suggest an orthopaedic […]
Total Hip Replacement | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

How Long Does a Hip Replacement Last?

If you are considering hip replacement, one of the most common questions is: how long will the new hip last? […]
ACL Reconstruction | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon | Meniscus Tears

Knee Cartilage Injury and Treatment Options

With cartilage damage there isn’t always a singular, dramatic injury that pinpoints the cause, unlike when you break a bone […]
Sports Knee Injuries | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

Returning to Sport After ACL Reconstruction

Returning to sport after ACL reconstruction is not just a timeline. It is about trust in your knee, strength in […]
Robotic Hip Replacement (Mako) | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

Preparing Your Home and Body for Hip Replacement Surgery

Preparing for hip replacement starts before your procedure. A bit of planning and a few arrangements at home, as well […]
Total Hip Replacement | Dr David Kitchen

Managing Hip, Knee and Ankle Injuries After an Accident

A fall at home, motor vehicle accident, sporting collision or workplace incident can change an ordinary day very quickly, especially […]
Total Knee Replacement | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

What is Patient-Specific Knee Replacement?

If knee arthritis is affecting your ability to walk, climb stairs, sleep, work or enjoy activities from pain or stiffness, […]
Meniscal Injuries & Repair | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

Weighing Up Partial vs Total Knee Replacement

If your knee arthritis is affecting how you go about everyday activities such as walking, stairs, sleep and work, or […]
Patient-Specific Knee Replacement | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

Staying Active with Hip and Knee Pain

Adelaide makes it easy to want to move. The riverbanks, the foothills, beach paths, Park Lands, gardening, the footy community, […]
Knee Replacement | Knee Surgery | Dr David Kitchen | Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide | Hip & Knee Surgeon

Signs You Might Need a Knee Replacement

Knee arthritis usually progresses slowly… You adapt, you compensate, you find workarounds. You stop going for long walks, take the […]

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