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• Rio 2016 Olympic games

  Posted on: 04 August, 2016 | No of views: 1946

  

  
  

  With the Rio 2016 Olympic games getting underway the team at MHK would like to wish all our Australian Athletes the best of luck. Go Aussies Go !

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• The knee injury ruining sport for thousands of Australian kids

  Posted on: 24 June, 2016 | No of views: 1989

  

  
  

  Its footy and netball season and that means ACL injuries. We can possibly prevent up to half of these injuries as reported in this recent article. To read more about ACL injuries click here. The first time Dylan Raath’s knee gave way, he heard an ominous crack. He was running with a football in his […]

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• Australian-first robot-assisted hip replacement performed in Brisbane

  Posted on: 17 June, 2016 | No of views: 2001

  

  
  

  Is this the future of Orthopaedic surgery. Its a new technology but only time will tell if it will be effective. About lunchtime Tuesday, just like thousands of times before, experienced surgeon Ross Crawford scrubbed in, pulled on the gloves and made the first incision for a hip surgery. But for the first time in […]

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• Health insurance: Why we have to suffer soaring premiums

  Posted on: 10 June, 2016 | No of views: 2020

  

  
  
  

  Private health insurance costs have risen again and this article tries to explain some of the reasons behind it. April 1 is the day those of us who buy private health insurance are hit with our annual premium increase, but what may seem like a cruel Fools’ Day joke is one of the main things […]

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• Medical apps: lifesavers or dangers to health?

  Posted on: 06 June, 2016 | No of views: 2013

  

  
  

  There’s an App for everything but this article suggests they may not be safe to use. The team at MHK recommend you do not attempt your own hip or knee surgery at home !

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