Dr Nimon’s Blog
Find answers to common musculo-skeletal issues
Do you have a question about an Orthopaedic issue? Like to learn more?
Here are some common answers that Dr Gavin Nimon has prepared along with some other useful pieces of information:-
Reverse Shoulder Replacement Course
Enjoyed attending the Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty course in Melbourne over the last 2 days. Intense program with opportunity to review surgical techniques and discuss operative outcomes and review the latest results. Its always important to stay abreast of all...
AC joint arthritis
Did you know that not all arthritis in the shoulder involves the main ball and socket joint (gleno-humeral joint)? Arthritis can also develop in the AC joint (acromioclavicular joint). This is the area at the outer end of the collar bone (clavicle) where there is...
CMC ( carpometacarpal arthritis )
Have you been experiencing pain at the base of your thumb, and worse when gripping, turning on taps or doing up buttons or doing simple hobbies and activities such as holding a screw or knitting? You may have been told that it is arthritis or rheumatism and that...
AC joint Information
We are pleased to announce that for those patients with AC joint problems that we have now published 2 further web pages addressing acute and chronic injuries. Please navigate to the services page and have a look at these, which we think will help explain your...
GP Visits
Enjoyed popping in to see some of the individual practises in Glenelg. We are lucky to have such a great collection of hard working General Practitioners nearby. Would love to catch up with more of my colleagues, as communication is vital in the care of our patients....
Newsletter Issue #2 out now
Here is a copy of our latest newsletter. I plan to release regular articles of interest, but would be keen to hear about what you would like to read about. I hope you find it interesting. Regards Gavin. glenelg-orthopaedics-issue-2Download