Dr Sarah Hanslow in Kanwal, New South Wales, Australia | Medical and health

Dr Sarah Hanslow

Locality: Kanwal, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4393 3820

Address: Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital 2259 Kanwal, NSW, Australia

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23.01.2022 Thoroughly enjoyed demonstrating the MAKO robotic technology tonight. Thank you to all that attended! Thank you also to GPH for your commitment to the Central Coast making this cutting edge technology available to our patients.

17.01.2022 At just six months after knee replacement surgery this patient was able to return to 10km weekly bushwalks. Bush walking is an important activity for this patient and was something she was unable to do for several years prior to surgery. (posted with patient permission) #TKR #movementislife #qualityoflife #kneereplacement

16.01.2022 Computer navigated total knee replacement

11.01.2022 Frequent feedback I receive from patients is that they have been told they are too young for joint replacement surgery for their arthritis. If your arthritis symptoms are having an adverse effect on your quality of life there is no such thing as "too young" for joint replacement surgery. The below images are an example of the range of movement that is possible after knee replacement surgery with hard work and determination after surgery (images posted with patient permission).

10.01.2022 CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME WHAT IS IT? The carpal tunnel is an arch of bones in the wrist, which is converted into a tunnel by a strong carpal ligament, which connects each side of the bones. Through this tunnel run the tendons that move your fingers and thumb and a major nerve that provides sensation in most of the fingers and strength to the thumb.... If the size of the tunnel is reduced (as when the wrist is flexed) or the contents swell, the pressure in the tunnel increases. The first structure to be affected is the nerve, which is very sensitive to pressure. If left for many months, permanent damage can be done to the nerve, leading to loss of muscle strength and fingertip sensation. WHAT CAN BE DONE? If the problem is identified early, it can often be resolved with injections or splints. However, if the problem has persisted over many months, or is present day and night, an operation to relieve the pressure may be required. This can be performed via a small incision using an endoscope, or through a full, open incision. WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF SURGERY? Usually, pain and waking from the nerve compression is relieved immediately. The finger numbness and pins and needles may be slow to recover, as this requires the nerve to heal. Muscle wasting may not recover, but should not worsen after surgery. Endoscopic releases have very low risks (comparable with open releases, in the hands of an experienced surgeon), and are less painful and return to work is earlier. Both hands can be operated on at the same time, with much less inconvenience. After endoscopic carpal tunnel release, often patients can return to desk duties the next day, and have returned to heavy manual work within a week. Using the hands after this surgery actually speeds up the recovery process. Multiple studies have shown endoscopic release has faster return to activities, less pain and less scarring compared with open release.

10.01.2022 The graph helps to explain why so many events are being cancelled. We need to slow the spread of this virus so the healthcare system is not overwhelmed. An over...whelmed healthcare system means more deaths. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands. Avoid touching your face.

08.01.2022 Information webinar on Wednesday night. If anyone has any specific questions regarding return to sport after a period of inactivity please send them in!

08.01.2022 Before and after photos published with permission of the patient. The patient is a 38 year old who had their hip fused as a 17 year old for the paediatric condition Perthes disease. He had been unable to sit with a bent hip for 21 years. The hip was originally fused with a large metal plate (seen in the first X-ray), making it completely immobile. A chance encounter with this patient led to a discussion about how we might restore his mobility by offering a proper modern hip replacement. Following the surgery the patient was very grateful to sit normally for the first time in over 2 decades!

08.01.2022 Video of endoscopic ("keyhole") carpal tunnel surgery.

03.01.2022 Flash back Friday! If your hand get pins and needles or goes numb over night you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr Hanslow offers key hole surgery for Carpal tunnel syndrome. Less pain, no restrictions on use of the hand after surgery and quicker return to normal function.