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Liam Dunbar – Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Description
Liam Dunbar is a New Zealand trained hip and knee orthopaedic surgeon consulting from Marinoto Clinic, Mercy Hospital, Dunedin.
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Revision Hip & Knee replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
- General Trauma Surgery
- Special interests in robotic joint replacement and management of painful joint replacements
What is Orthopaedics?
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Mr Liam Dunbar
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
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Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Liam is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider and NIB First Choice member
Hours
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English
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 polyethylene) 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 polyethylene) 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.
A large number of orthopaedic procedures on joints are performed using an arthroscope, where a fibre 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.
A large number of orthopaedic procedures on joints are performed using an arthroscope, where a fibre 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.
Disability Assistance
Mobility parking space, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet
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Contact Details
Suite 22, Marinoto Clinic, Mercy Hospital, 72 Newington Avenue, Māori Hill, Dunedin
Dunedin - South Otago
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Phone
(03) 467 6605
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Suite 22, Marinoto Clinic
72 Newington Avenue
Maori Hill
Dunedin
OTA 9010
Street Address
Suite 22, Marinoto Clinic
72 Newington Avenue
Māori Hill
Dunedin
OTA 9010
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This page was last updated at 1:30PM on September 3, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Liam Dunbar – Orthopaedic Surgeon.