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Dr Ross Radic

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28/05/2026

A cartilage defect may be the finding, but it is not always the full story. 🦵

Alignment, load distribution, meniscal integrity, stability and joint function all shape how cartilage pathology develops and how it should be managed. Looking at the lesion alone can miss the broader mechanical picture. 🧩

That is why cartilage assessment needs to consider the knee as a system, using clinical reasoning to guide planning, procedure selection and long-term joint preservation.

🌐 Learn more about cartilage repair at https://drrossradic.com.au/services/knee-procedures/cartilage-repair-and-transplantation/.

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

26/05/2026

When is a knee actually ready to return to play after an ACL reconstruction? Historically, surgeons looked at the calendar. Today, we look at the data. 📊🏃‍♂️

As we mark Exercise Right Week, it’s the perfect time to highlight how sports medicine has shifted away from time-based recovery toward a criteria-based model.

We no longer ask, "Has it been 9 months since surgery?" Instead, we ask, "Does your quad strength, limb symmetry, and movement quality actually match the demands of your sport?" 🧐 Passing this test requires a team effort. It relies heavily on the expertise of Accredited Exercise Physiologists and physiotherapists who guide the grueling rehab process. But to know if that rehab is working, we need objective numbers.

This is exactly why we utilise the POSM Performance Lab.

Rather than guessing if a knee is stable enough to cut or pivot, this testing space allows us to measure force production and movement biomechanics in real-time. This objective data gives the patient, their physio, and myself a clear blueprint of exactly where their recovery stands - taking the anxiety out of the return-to-sport transition.

🔗 See how we use objective testing to guide safe return-to-sport decisions: https://drrossradic.com.au/services/posm-performance-lab/

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

23/05/2026

Even carefully calculated medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomies can miss the intended alignment target. One reason is soft tissue laxity, specifically the joint line convergence angle under load.

A new study from the Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute highlights how accounting for the differential JLCA between standing and supine imaging can significantly reduce planning error and improve correction accuracy.

Here’s what that means for surgeons, allied health professionals and patients https://drrossradic.com.au/closing-the-gap-between-plan-and-performance-in-medial-opening-wedge-osteotomy/

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

21/05/2026

Time tells you how long someone has been recovering – not whether they’re actually ready. ⏱️

Criteria-based progression is more demanding than ticking off dates on a calendar, but it’s also more honest about what recovery actually involves. When considering readiness to return to sport, we assess factors such as:

🧠 Neuromuscular control
🦵 Strength symmetry
📊 The knee’s ability to absorb and generate force under real conditions
🤝 The patient’s psychological trust in the joint.

Those things don’t arrive on a schedule.

Across complex knee surgery, ACL reconstruction or multi-ligament reconstruction, the timeline is a guide, not a finish line.

Sports medicine innovations in load monitoring, objective strength testing and movement analysis are giving clinicians better tools to make those progression decisions.

🔗 Learn more about goal-based ACL rehabilitation at https://drrossradic.com.au/for-patients/knee-rehabilitation-protocols/.

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

20/05/2026

“Biohack your knees”
“Reverse joint ageing”
“Regenerate cartilage naturally”

The promises are everywhere. The evidence is more complicated. 🧬
- PRP has legitimate but modest symptomatic value in selected patients.*
- Stem cells are promising but not yet clinically ready at scale.**
- True cartilage reversal in humans remains unproven.***

The most evidence-backed ways to slow joint ageing are not glamorous. We’re talking strength training, load management, and maintaining a healthy weight. 🦵

While the biohacking narrative gets ahead of the evidence, stem cell therapy, PRP and regenerative medicine are genuinely exciting areas of research. Some applications are showing real promise. But, at this point, there’s a significant gap between what’s being marketed and what’s been proven. 🔬

Sources:
*https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12156035/
**https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10105961/
***https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/2/355

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

17/05/2026

Always a pleasure to be involved in some medical education with the team at in Singapore. The brand new Arthrolab only opened this week, amazing facility!
This was a special one for me - it's always a nice surprise to see who I'm chairing these education events with. This time was particularly nice, being joined by - a particularly skilled surgeon, thought leader and all round gentleman. It was an honour! Thanks to all who work hard to put these events together.

17/05/2026

How precise is your osteotomy planning?

Even carefully calculated medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomies can miss the intended alignment target. One reason is soft tissue laxity, specifically the joint line convergence angle under load.

A new study from the Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute highlights how accounting for the differential JLCA between standing and supine imaging can significantly reduce planning error and improve correction accuracy.

Here’s what that means for surgeons, allied health professionals and patients: https://drrossradic.com.au/closing-the-gap-between-plan-and-performance-in-medial-opening-wedge-osteotomy/.

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

27/04/2026

Recovery matters just as much as training, but ice and heat are not interchangeable.*

🧊 Ice may help in the short term after heavy loading or an acute flare, particularly when pain and swelling are the main issue.
🔥 Heat may be more useful for stiffness, tissue extensibility and preparing the knee for movement or rehab.
✅ Both can have a role, depending on timing, symptoms and the stage of recovery.
❌ Neither is a stand-alone treatment.
❌ Neither replaces diagnosis, load management or a well-structured rehabilitation plan.

My advice? Use cold when the priority is settling symptoms after acute irritation. Use heat when the priority is improving comfort and movement.

Sources:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0949328X24001820
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-024-07315-2
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-025-00910-0

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

25/04/2026

Understanding and addressing the psychological side of injury is an essential part of modern sports care.

The mental impact of time away from training, competition and routine can be significant. After injury, athletes may experience:

😞 Frustration or low mood during recovery
😨 Fear of reinjury when returning to movement
💪 Loss of confidence in the injured limb
⚡ Anxiety about performance or readiness

🩺 Mental recovery supports physical rehabilitation by helping athletes stay engaged with treatment, rebuild trust in their body, and return to sport with confidence and control.

Read more about the mental impact of sports injuries and recovery at https://drrossradic.com.au/psychological-impact-of-a-sports-injury/.

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

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Perth, WA
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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