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Insights, recovery guidance and updates from Dr Rhys Clark.
14 September 2026
Could Changing the Way You Walk Ease Knee Arthritis Pain?
A Stanford trial found that changing a patient's foot angle by 5 to 10 degrees reduced medial knee arthritis pain and joint loading over a year. Perth knee surgeon Dr Rhys Clark on what the study shows, what it does not, and whether you can get it yet.
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13 September 2026
Partial vs Total Knee Replacement: How the Decision Is Made
Partial or total knee replacement? Perth orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark explains how arthritis pattern, ligaments, deformity and expectations shape the choice.
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25 August 2026
On Ozempic Before a Knee or Hip Replacement? What Actually Changes
Do you stop Ozempic before a knee replacement? Australian guidance says no — but it changes how you fast. Perth knee surgeon Dr Rhys Clark on GLP-1s and surgery.
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18 August 2026
Five Things Not to Do Straight After a Knee Replacement
The first fortnight after a knee replacement sets up the result. Perth knee surgeon Dr Rhys Clark on five mistakes that are easy to make and genuinely costly — starting with the pillow that feels wonderful and quietly ruins your extension.
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17 August 2026
How to Choose a Knee Replacement Surgeon
What actually distinguishes one knee replacement surgeon from another — case volume, revision capability, whether they offer partial as well as total, and the questions worth asking in the consultation.
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17 August 2026
Researching Your Knee Replacement on TikTok? Here's What You Should Actually Trust
A new study reviewed TikTok's most-watched knee replacement videos. Perth orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark on what they get right, what they leave out, and what to ask at your consultation instead.
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13 August 2026
Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement: What It Actually Means for You as a Patient
Does a robot do the surgery? Perth orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark explains what robotic-assisted knee replacement actually involves, and what it means for your result.
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10 September 2024
Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Hip Replacement in Perth
How to choose the right hip replacement surgeon in Perth — surgical approaches, experience, patient outcomes and the care environment that supports recovery.
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18 July 2024
Will I Regain the Ability to Run After Knee Replacement Surgery?
Can you run again after knee replacement surgery? Dr Rhys Clark in Perth explains the factors affecting recovery, rehabilitation and return to activity.
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1 February 2024
What People Get Wrong About ACL Reconstruction
Six things patients commonly get wrong about ACL reconstruction — what the operation actually does, why it is rarely done straight away, and why six months is not the finish line.
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