DR LAWRIE’S RETIREMENT
Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Clinic is now closed permanently. Dr Lawrie has retired due to ill health. For ongoing orthopaedic care your local GP will need to refer you to one of our local orthopaedic colleagues. Existing patients' records will be maintained and...
Youngcare Fishing Trip
Youngcare Fishing Trip Dr Lawrie has been a very proud supporter of Youngcare for the past 9 years. This year he attended the annual Youngcare fishing trip at Melville Island in the Northern Territory. Youngcare designs and builds Specialist Disability Accommodation...
Hamstring Injury Rehabilitation
Hamstring injury is a very common injury in a variety of sports, especially those that require high running speeds. It is the most common injury in AFL teams and professional football/soccer with annual I cadence of 4-15%. On average a team suffers 5-6...
Hamstring Injury Prevention
Hamstring injury is a very common injury in a variety of sports, especially those that require high running speeds. It is the most common injury in AFL teams and professional football/soccer with annual I cadence of 4-15%. On average a team suffers 5-6 hamstring...
Updated Queensland Health Covid Guidelines
In accordance with Queensland Health guidelines, all patients entering our clinic will be required to wear a mask. If you do not have a mask we can provide one for you. If you choose not to wear a mask, we ask you call the office on 54933994 to reschedule your...
Provisional Patent Approved for Novel Meniscal Repair Device
In June 2021 a Provisional Patent was granted for a unique meniscal repair device designed by Dr Lawrie. This device may revolutionise meniscal repair, having a number of design features that have not been seen in other devices currently on the market. The device is...
New Publication on Root Repairs
Dr Lawrie has recently published his work on arthroscopic medial meniscal root repairs. This paper describes Dr Lawrie’s surgical technique and results which compare favourably to other articles on the surgical repair of these important injuries. This is the first...
Medicolegal Conference
Dr Lawrie attends medicolegal conference in Hobart October 2021 as guest speaker. Dr Lawrie’s topic was “Who Needs an Arthroscopy and Who Needs a Knee Replacement?” The talk focussed on the debate between physiotherapy and arthroscopic meniscectomy and the indications...
New Guidelines for Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
The AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) has released new guidelines on the management of knee osteoarthritis. There are considerable changes compared to the previous guidelines with the study group assigning a strength category to the evidence for...
Beerwah Bulldogs
Congratulations to the Beerwah Bulldogs after winning their first premiership in 41 years! A great effort from the team and player/coach Jordy Meads. https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/.../bulldo.../4117642/