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Gary French - Ormiston Orthopaedics
Private Service, Orthopaedics
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Description
- Primary total hip joint replacement – minimally invasive surgery
- Primary total knee joint replacement surgery
- Revision total hip joint replacement surgery
- Revision total knee joint replacement surgery
- Knee arthroscopy
- General orthopaedic surgery
Consultants
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Mr Gary French
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Referral Expectations
Initial Appointment
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- Welcome/Instruction Checklist
- What You Need to Know
- Forms to Complete
- NZSA/ACC Anaesthesia Questionnaire
Your Surgery & Recovery
Visit the Ormiston Hospital website / Patient Information tab for information about hospital admission and stay.
Follow-up Appointment
Your follow up appointment with Mr French after discharge from hospital will be detailed on your discharge form. Most appointments will be made before you leave the hospital. If this has not been done please ensure you ring 252 0370 during office hours to book your appointment.
X-rays: If you require an x-ray at your follow up appointment please remember to call TRG on 265 0272 and book an appointment for 30 minutes prior to your appointment with Mr French.
Fees and Charges Description
All fees and charges will be discussed with you.
Mr Gary French is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for primary total hip and knee replacement. We will assist you through this process and with form completion.
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
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After hours: Answerphone calls will be returned the following working day.
Consulting days: Tuesday & Wednesday at Ormiston Orthopaedics
Operating theatre days: Mondays and Wednesdays at Ormiston Hospital.
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Procedures / Treatments
For elderly patients joint replacement surgery is commonly required to treat damaged joints from wearing out, arthritis or other forms of joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis. In these procedures the damaged joint surface is removed and replaced with artificial surfaces normally made from metal (chromium cobalt alloy, titanium), plastic (high density polyethelene) or ceramic which act as alternate bearing surfaces for the damaged joint. These operations are major procedures which require the patient to be in hospital for several days and followed by a significant period of rehabilitation. The hospital has several ways of approaching the procedure for replacement and the specifics for the procedure will be covered at the time of assessment and booking of surgery. Occasionally blood transfusions are required; if you have some concerns raise this with your surgeon during consultation.
For elderly patients joint replacement surgery is commonly required to treat damaged joints from wearing out, arthritis or other forms of joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis. In these procedures the damaged joint surface is removed and replaced with artificial surfaces normally made from metal (chromium cobalt alloy, titanium), plastic (high density polyethelene) or ceramic which act as alternate bearing surfaces for the damaged joint. These operations are major procedures which require the patient to be in hospital for several days and followed by a significant period of rehabilitation. The hospital has several ways of approaching the procedure for replacement and the specifics for the procedure will be covered at the time of assessment and booking of surgery. Occasionally blood transfusions are required; if you have some concerns raise this with your surgeon during consultation.
The division of a crooked or bent bone to improve alignment of the limb. These procedures normally involve some form of internal fixation, such as rods or plates, or external fixation which involves external wires and pins to hold the bone. The type of procedure for fixation will be explained when the surgery is planned.
The division of a crooked or bent bone to improve alignment of the limb. These procedures normally involve some form of internal fixation, such as rods or plates, or external fixation which involves external wires and pins to hold the bone. The type of procedure for fixation will be explained when the surgery is planned.
Over the last 30 years a large number of orthopaedic procedures on joints have been performed using an arthroscope, where a fiber optic telescope is used to look inside the joint. Through this type of keyhole surgery, fine instruments can be introduced through small incisions (portals) to allow surgery to be performed without the need for large cuts. This allows many procedures to be performed as a day stay and allows quicker return to normal function of the joint. Arthroscopic surgery is less painful than open surgery and decreases the risk of healing problems. Arthroscopy allows access to parts of the joints which can not be accessed by other types of surgery.
Over the last 30 years a large number of orthopaedic procedures on joints have been performed using an arthroscope, where a fiber optic telescope is used to look inside the joint. Through this type of keyhole surgery, fine instruments can be introduced through small incisions (portals) to allow surgery to be performed without the need for large cuts. This allows many procedures to be performed as a day stay and allows quicker return to normal function of the joint. Arthroscopic surgery is less painful than open surgery and decreases the risk of healing problems. Arthroscopy allows access to parts of the joints which can not be accessed by other types of surgery.
In many cases tendons will be lengthened to improve the muscle balance around a joint or tendons will be transferred to give overall better joint function. This occurs in children with neuromuscular conditions but also applies to a number of other conditions. Most of these procedures involve some sort of splintage after the surgery followed by a period of rehabilitation, normally supervised by a physiotherapist.
In many cases tendons will be lengthened to improve the muscle balance around a joint or tendons will be transferred to give overall better joint function. This occurs in children with neuromuscular conditions but also applies to a number of other conditions. Most of these procedures involve some sort of splintage after the surgery followed by a period of rehabilitation, normally supervised by a physiotherapist.
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Contact Details
Ormiston Hospital Specialist Centre & Consulting Suites, 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland
South Auckland
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Phone
(09) 252 0370
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Fax
(09) 271 1570
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Level 1
Ormiston Hospital
125 Ormiston Road
Flat Bush
Auckland
Located inside TRG
Street Address
Level 1
Ormiston Hospital
125 Ormiston Road
Flat Bush
Auckland
Located inside TRG
Postal Address
Ormiston Orthopaedics
Level 1, Ormiston Hospital
125 Ormiston Road
Flat Bush
Auckland 2019
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