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SICOT–APOA webinar

SICOT and the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA) will host a joint PIONEER webinar on the future of orthopaedic training in the digital era on Friday 4 September 2026.

September is International Pain Awareness Month

Painaustralia's 'Wearing red for pain' campaign helps raise awareness for the 4.2 million Australians living with chronic pain.

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AOANJRR milestone – 2.5 million joint replacements recorded

This achievement marks an extraordinary milestone in the Registry’s history, reflecting now 26 years of comprehensive data collection and analysis.

Announcing Ramsay Health Care as an AOA National Alliance partner

AOA is pleased to announce a new alliance with Ramsay Health Care, one of Australia's largest suppliers of private orthopaedic services.

Announcing Arthrex Australia as an AOA National Alliance partner

AOA is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arthrex Australia, a global leader in multispecialty minimally invasive surgical technology, scientific research, manufacturing, and medical education.

RASKAL study findings released

Robotic-assisted TKA reduced mean operative time by 11 minutes and lowered rates of iatrogenic posterior cruciate ligament injury, while functional alignment required fewer soft-tissue releases than mechanical alignment.

Information on arthritis

Patients who understand their condition are more likely to cope with managing their day-to-day problems – patient education is an important part of arthritis management.