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Total knee replacement Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. It may be the result of a sports injury, ageing or repeated stress on the knee. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — can also cause knee pain. Knee osteoarthritis (OA) can affect your every move: walking, climbing…

Another area Doctor Lorcan McGonagle regularly assists with is tennis elbow. If you are concerned that you may be developing tennis elbow or you would simply like to know more about the symptoms and treatments involved, be sure to have a read of the helpful guide our Geraldton team has put together below. What is…

The rotator cuff refers to a group of tendons in the shoulder. The purpose of the rotator cuff is to help stabilize and move the shoulder joint. A rotator cuff tear can occur due to injury, for example, when playing sport, or it may also occur because the tendons have been worn down over time.  Here at…

Here at LMcG Orthopaedics in Geraldton, we often get asked about carpal tunnel syndrome—what it is and why it happens? To help you develop a better understanding of carpal tunnel syndrome, we’ve put together a helpful summary below. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve (a large nerve that…

What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the middle of the knee that helps stabilise the joint.  What causes an ACL to tear? ACL tears commonly occur when changing direction quickly whilst playing sport e.g. football, rugby, netball, basketball etc.  Signs of an ACL tear⦁ Severe pain at the…

Here at LMcG Orthopaedics in Geraldton, Dr McGonagle specialises in a range of operations and treatments—one common operation is total hip replacement. To help you better understand what to expect, including hip replacement recovery time, we’ve put together a summary below.  Total hip replacement surgery & what to expect If you or someone close to…