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Health & Wellbeing Health & Wellbeing ‘Joint’ initiative to empower locals We are increasingly becoming a nation of dodgy knees and wornout hips – but before you trade yours in, there are a few things you should know. Dr Paul Miniter, head of the Northern Beaches Orthopaedic Centre, has recenty opened rooms in Mona Vale providing state-of-the-art assessment and surgery for all disorders of the lower limb. With a special interest in joint preservation surgery of the knee and hip as well as injuries relating to the knee, foot and ankle, Dr Miniter and team are passionate about continuing education, regularly attending conferences and joining other specialists operating overseas to learn the latest advancements in bone and joint preservation, alternative approaches to complex issues, pain management and surgical techniques. And the public will have the opportunity to share in Dr Miniter’s knowledge at a series of free public health seminars to be held from next month, with the first focusing on hips and knee (details see page 7). “The aim is to help people understand whether they need to be thinking about surgery in the context of their joint problems – not all people need a joint replacement even if their X-rays look terrible,” Dr Miniter said. SEMINARS: Dr Miniter. ADVANCES: New techniques could see replacement surgery postponed. “During the seminars we’ll discuss other modalities of treatment such as exercise, weight loss and physiotherapy. “Recovery from surgery will also be covered off as well as techniques to preserve joints from wear and tear. “Importantly, we will be welcoming questions to help people understand whether they actually need treatment.” Dr Miniter explained there were many new techniques that allowed doctors to recommend conservative treatment and even postpone joint replacements in certain patients. “Also there have been many exciting developments in joint replacement allowing people who have suffered serious disability to restore function and lead active lives,” he said. Dr Miniter said advances in orthopaedic medicine and surgical equipment now allowed for specialists to assist patients closer to their homes – in many cases alleviating the need to travel to major hospitals for procedures and follow-ups. “The most exciting development in my opinion is the speed of recovery and quality of results that is seen with modern surgery,” Dr Miniter said. “In the USA – and soon here – up to 70 per cent of treatment is now done in a day surgery; that means less risks of complications, less pain and faster return to work and activities.” Dr Miniter starts day surgery procedures, such as knee and ankle arthroscopy and reconstruction at the expanded Pittwater Day Surgery in Mona Vale from the first week of August. Dr Miniter undertook postgraduate medical qualification at Royal North Shore Hospital. After graduating as an Orthopaedic Surgeon he went overseas for fellowship training in joint replacement and paediatric orthopaedics in Scotland. Over the years Dr Miniter has formed close associations with world-renowned orthopaedic surgeons, allowing for an easy exchange of professional medical opinions and ideas. Each year he shares his surgical expertise pro-bono, dealing with an array of orthopaedic conditions in the very poorest communities in India and Africa. Although he has owned a house in Avalon with wife Kate for nearly two decades, Dr Miniter has spent a chunk of that period in the ACT as a sub specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon and teaching medical students. “I have always wanted to spend more time on the Northern Beaches… it feels like I am coming home,” he said. For those who are sporty and whose bones and joints are taking a pounding in efforts to stay fit and healthy, it’s good to note Dr Miniter and The Northern Beaches Orthopaedic Centre team also have a particular interest in treating ankle injury. “Ankle injury is the most common sporting injury; up to 20 per cent of people have ongoing issues with the ankle after injury,” he said. Fractures and sprains that are ignored or aren’t treated properly when they occur could lead to long-term chronic problems such as repeated injury, ankle weakness and arthritis, Dr Miniter explained. “If recovery does not occur with physiotherapy, strengthening and mobility exercises, ankle injury requires specialist assessment and treatment,” Dr Miniter said. “We are always on the lookout for new avenues to further speed up recovery and deal with these complex injuries.” * Plans are also ‘afoot’ for a weekly acute sports injury clinic at Pittwater Day Surgery beginning later this month. For more info and/or to reserve your place at the Free Information Session or sports injury clinic go to nbocentre. com.au/infonight or call 1300 901 805. – Lisa Offord 44 AUGUST 2018 The Local Voice Since 1991
Free grief and loss course Everyone experiences loss at some time and grief is a normal and natural response to loss that can affect every part of our lives. Research has shown that grief and loss experienced by caregivers of a loved one occurs at different stages of the caring journey, bringing significant emotional stress. This can be the result of receiving a diagnosis; changes related to financial circumstances; deterioration of symptoms; prospects of new treatments; relinquishing of care; imminence of death; or the death of a loved one. Everyone experiences grief in their own way – some people express their grief in private and do not show it in public; some want to express their grief through crying and talking. Others may be reluctant to talk and prefer to keep busy and people may behave differently at different times. There is no ‘correct’ way to grieve, and no way to ‘fix it’ but understanding more about what you may be going through can help. If you’re grieving, it’s important to know that you’re not alone and help is available. Northern Beaches Community Connect is running a free five-week Grief and Loss Course for Carers commencing on Monday 6 August. The course focusses on restoration of your emotional functioning by understanding the theory behind grief, normalising feelings, engaging in exploration of unique personal experiences, experiential learning and peer support. The course will be held on Mondays – 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep – from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Dee Why RSL Club (morning tea and light lunch included). For more information call Robyn on 9931 7777. – LO Health & Wellbeing The Local Voice Since 1991 AUGUST 2018 45
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