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Mr Soong Chua Introduces Robotic Shoulder Replacement at Epworth Richmond

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Shoulder replacement surgery continues to evolve, and a major new advancement has now arrived in Victoria. Mr Soong Chua has performed some of the first robotic-assisted shoulder replacement procedures in Australia, becoming only the third surgeon in Victoria to offer this technology and the first to introduce it at Epworth Richmond. The first cases were successfully completed in April...

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Categories:
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Categories:
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Categories:
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Categories:
Elbow stiffness is a common complaint, particularly in people who use their...

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Categories:
Unless you’ve recently taken a hit to your funny bone, you probably haven’t...

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Categories:
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22 April 2026
Categories:
Shoulder replacement surgery continues to evolve, and a major new advancement...

Shoulder Arthritis vs Frozen Shoulder vs Rotator Cuff Tear – How to Tell Them Apart

31 March 2026
Categories:
Shoulder pain can be surprisingly confusing. One day it’s a dull ache, the...

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18 March 2026
Categories:
  Waking up with shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when you...

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Categories:
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical advice,...

Rotator Cuff Tears: The Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

19 December 2025
Categories:
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain —...

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Categories:
Shoulder arthritis is something many people only start thinking about once...

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Categories:
A shoulder dislocation can be a confronting experience - and when it happens...

Shoulder Arthritis: When Persistent Shoulder Pain Might Mean It’s Time to See a Specialist

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Categories:
Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into daily life. Maybe it’s a dull ache...

Strengthen Rotator Cuff Muscles for a Pain-Free and Active Life

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Categories:
A strong and healthy rotator cuff is essential for maintaining optimal shoulder...

Relieving Rotator Cuff Pain: Tips, Identification, and Prevention

19 August 2023
Categories:
Rotator cuff pain can be debilitating, affecting daily activities and quality...

Avoiding shoulder pain at every age

23 July 2021
Categories:
People from all walks of life experience shoulder pain, but it can become an...

Common golfing shoulder injuries and how to avoid them

15 June 2021
Categories:
Are you a fan of hitting the green Maintaining healthy shoulder conditions is...

Effective Tips to Prevent and Treat Shoulder Injuries

18 May 2021
Categories:
The shoulder is a pretty amazing part of the body. It’s an incredibly...

Do I need total shoulder replacement surgery?

12 April 2021
Categories:
It’s increasingly common for people who have difficulty with shoulder pain...

Your Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears

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Categories:
What is a rotator cuff tear Firstly, the rotator cuff is a group of four...

Recovering from Shoulder Surgery: Comprehensive Exercise Guide

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Categories:
Regular light exercise focused on restoring mobility, flexibility and...

Three Common Shoulder Sports Injuries

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Categories:
As the body’s most mobile joint, the shoulder is injury-prone, particularly...

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Categories:
ACL Injuries are very common, and can occur to people of all ages and...

What to expect after knee replacement surgery

06 July 2021
Chronic knee pain can be debilitating. It can make simple activities such as...

Traditional vs. Robotic Knee Replacement

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Severe knee pain can be debilitating. When conservative treatment options are...

Mr Soong Chua Introduces Robotic Shoulder Replacement at Epworth Richmond

22 April 2026
Categories:
Shoulder replacement surgery continues to evolve, and a major new advancement...

Shoulder Arthritis: When Persistent Shoulder Pain Might Mean It’s Time to See a Specialist

09 December 2025
Categories:
Shoulder pain has a way of creeping into daily life. Maybe it’s a dull ache...

What to expect after knee replacement surgery

06 July 2021
Chronic knee pain can be debilitating. It can make simple activities such as...

Traditional vs. Robotic Knee Replacement

15 June 2021
Severe knee pain can be debilitating. When conservative treatment options are...
there is no image available.

Why delaying orthopaedic surgery could make your condition worse

18 May 2021
Categories:
Considering having orthopaedic surgery can be a daunting prospect, and it’s...

Do I need total shoulder replacement surgery?

12 April 2021
Categories:
It’s increasingly common for people who have difficulty with shoulder pain...

Your Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears

03 February 2021
Categories:
What is a rotator cuff tear Firstly, the rotator cuff is a group of four...

Recovering from Shoulder Surgery: Comprehensive Exercise Guide

17 April 2020
Categories:
Regular light exercise focused on restoring mobility, flexibility and...

What is Arthroscopy?

28 October 2019
Categories:
An arthroscopy is a form of keyhole surgery used for the diagnosis and...

Rotator Cuff Tears: The Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

19 December 2025
Categories:
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain —...

Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery Process

18 August 2021
Categories:
Chronic shoulder pain can significantly impact your quality of life. If...

How orthopaedic surgeons can help manage AFL injuries

Categories:
The cold months have well and truly arrived in Melbourne, which means one...

Mr Soong Chua joins Orthosport Victoria

01 April 2021
Categories:
Mr Soong Chua is delighted to share the news of his recent move to Orthosport...

COVID-19 Update

09 February 2021
Categories:
Last Updated 09/02/2021   Current updates on COVID-19 from Mr...