The Orthopaedic Clinic

Private Service, Orthopaedics

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Description

The Orthopaedic Clinic was established in 1987 to integrate private orthopaedic practice with teaching and research. The initial concept of a primary academic focus of care has been maintained and all our surgeons work in both public and private practice expanding this academically focused orthopaedic care across all of the community. The focus on optimum orthopaedic healthcare extends to research, teaching, continuing education and advocacy for our patients and our profession. All of our partners are extensively involved in these aspects of care within the orthopaedic sector of healthcare delivery.

Our services include:

hip and knee surgery including Direct Anterior Total Hip Replacement
surgical management of adult cervical and lumbar spine disorders
sports injuries of the knee and shoulder
foot and ankle problems
surgery of the hand and wrist
diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal tumours

What is Orthopaedics?

This is an area that deals with conditions of the musculoskeletal system (disorders of bones and joints of the limbs and spine). The specialty covers a range of different types of conditions starting with congenital (conditions which children are born with) through to degenerative (conditions relating to the wearing out of joints). The field of orthopaedics covers trauma where bones are broken or injuries are sustained to limbs.

Other conditions that sit under the spectrum of orthopaedics are metabolic conditions, neurological and inflammatory conditions.

Consultants

Mr Michael Flint

Joint Replacement, Sports & Tumours
Mr Simon Manners

Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Mr Thomas Maxwell

Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgeon
Mr Rupesh Puna

Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Mr Peter Robertson

Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
Ms Karen Smith

Hand Surgeon
Mr Matthew Tomlinson

Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Referral Expectations

You need to bring with you:

1. A letter of referral from your doctor, reports from hospital or any other relevant documents.

2. Any X-Rays, CT or MRI films and reports.

3. A list of medicines you are currently taking.

4. Your ACC number and date of injury, if relevant.

Once you know you are going to have an operation there are a number of things you can do to help ensure your surgery is successful. Click here to learn more.

Charges

For non ACC visits

Initial consultation: $335.00 - $390.00

Follow up consultation: $151.00 - $180.00

Dr Karen Smith, Mr Matthew Tomlinson, Mr Michael Flint, Mr Peter Robertson and Mr Rupesh Puna are Southern Cross Affiliated for consultations.

The following payment options are accepted:

Cash, Eftpos, Visa & Mastercard

(Dr Karen Smith does not accept Visa or Mastercard)

Please note: There is a $500.00 transaction limit if paying by credit card. Anything over this amount will incur a 2% administration fee.

Hours

Closed today.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Procedures / Treatments

Joint Replacement

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.… More
Osteotomy

The division of a crooked or bent bone to improve alignment of the limb.… More
Arthroscopy (keyhole 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.… More
Soft Tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments)

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.… More
Spine Surgery

Herniated Discs
Between the vertebrae in your spine are flat, round discs that act as shock absorbers for the spinal bones.… More

Travel Directions

Drive in the main entrance of Mercy Hospital. Veer off to the left following the signs to Mercy Specialist Centre. You will find us on the ground floor in Entrance D. Please remember to pay for parking.