Understanding lower limb impairment assessments under the AMA 4 Guides
Dr David Slattery explains how to properly assess lower limb impairment using the AMA 4 Guides and why missing key steps could lead to inaccurate ratings. When assessing lower limb impairment using the AMA 4 Guides, multiple different aspects of the Guides need to be considered by the specialist to correctly and comprehensively assess impairment. […]
Understanding Wedding Ring De-gloving: What You Need to Know
A wedding ring is a luxury piece that millions wear daily all over the world. It symbolises their love for their spouse and their commitment in marriage. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to most, wearing a wedding ring can cause serious injury, with the worst case being de-gloving. De-gloving is the action of the wedding ring catching on […]
Lumbar Spine Degeneration & The Implications On Total Hip Arthroplasty
An interesting article was published recently in The Journal of Arthroplasty by my friend and spine colleague, Associate Professor Aaron J. Buckland. Traditionally, the acetabular component in a total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been placed in the same position for all patients. More recently, a number of studies have confirmed that the relationship between the […]
