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Knees are surprisingly easy to break and yet frustratingly hard to fix. From teenage athletes tearing their ACL joints to middle-aged adults living with arthritis to serious infections after knee replacements, there are plenty of ways things can go wrong with your knees – and each comes with its own set of challenges.

In this talk, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Simon Young will shed light on why so many knees fail and what we can do to save them. Join Simon as he explores what the data tells us about avoiding and managing knee injury, fighting infection and treating arthritis. He’ll also explain how new tools – like robotic surgery and smarter antibiotics – are changing the game for patients and surgeons alike.

Bio

Dr Simon Young is a specialist knee surgeon and an associate professor at the University of Auckland. He is also the director of orthopaedic research at North Shore Hospital, a board member of the New Zealand Joint Registry and the current president of the New Zealand Knee Society. His research on knee replacement is internationally recognised – he has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and won multiple prestigious awards – and his work has contributed to major advancements in knee surgery.

Event

8:00pm @The Conservatory, E1/17 Jellicoe Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010

Also speaking at this location at 6:00pm is Simon Young