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We pride ourselves on providing our patients with access to state-of-the-art healthcare and we proactively seek out pioneering technology that can benefit both our patients and practitioners.
Our Technology
sportsmed has led the way in South Australia, and also nationally, in providing patients world-leading and outstanding patient care and treatment. We use new and innovative practices and procedures with well-established methods and techniques. A market leader in our use of technology, we use a range of robotic knee surgery systems, a patient 4K camera system, 3D software, hand hygiene technology and more.
Commitment to innovation
We have a long-established tradition of safely pioneering Australian-first procedures using a range of surgical innovations. These have included the CORI Surgical System, Visionaires cutting guides, NAVIO surgical system, and many more. We currently offer a range of robotic knee and hip replacement surgical options including the CORI Surgical System and Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery. Our orthopaedic surgeons are committed to offering our patients a range of treatment options and technologies suited to their individual circumstances.
What is in the building
The systems our surgeons operate with
Mako SmartRobotics™
The latest technological innovation offered at sportsmed among our range of robotic surgical options is Mako SmartRobotics™. Hip and Knee Surgeons, Dr Claire Bolton offers the option of knee and hip arthroplasty with the Mako. Dr Jake Jagiello offers patients the option of knee arthroplasty with Mako SmartRobotics™. It combines 3D CT_based planning; and Accustop™ haptic technology.
CORI Surgical System
In June 2021, Hip and Knee Surgeon Dr Tony Spriggins completed the first procedure in Australia with the CORI Surgical System, the latest in a long line of surgical innovations for sportsmed. The CORI Surgical System is a next generation robotics platform used for both partial and total knee replacement procedures.
Visionaires Cutting Guides
In another South Australian first, we were the first hospital to use the Visionaire Cutting Guides in a knee replacement procedure. Led by Knee and Hip Surgeon, Dr Tony Spriggins, the guides provide patients with a personalised solution to their knee replacement.
Arthrex 4K Camera Technology
sportsmed was the first hospital in South Australia to implement the Arthrex 4k ultra high-definition camera technology. It combines technology, 4k camera leads, LED lighting, image management and integration with an intuitive tablet controller programmed by our orthopaedic surgeons based on individual surgery and patient requirements.
DolorClast Radial Shockwave Therapy
sportsmed was the first healthcare provider in South Australia to offer patients access to DolorClast radial shockwave therapy – a world-class, safe and non-invasive treatment for soft tissue conditions. Widely used in North America and Europe, the Therapy works by sending high energy soundwaves through a probe which is held against the affected area.
AxIT System
The sportsmed podiatry team offer our patients the AxIT system, a series of devices that identifies a patient's lower body strength, measures imbalances, tracks progression and monitors improvements over time, in order to work towards personalised rehab goals.
Ask about it
Which of these applies to you is a conversation with your surgeon.
Ring us and reception will put you with the right orthopaedic surgeon for your joint.
(08) 8130 1222