At Waratah Private Hospital, our orthopaedic surgeons are here to expertly care for your orthopaedic needs. We have the latest advanced techniques, including robotic surgical assistance, and a world-class rehabilitation centre which supports the exceptional care and recovery.
The musculoskeletal system is wide and complex as it includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves and even the skin. Orthopaedic conditions include long-term (chronic) conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, back pain and problems, gout, and osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone density).
Over 29% of the Australian population suffers from these chronic musculoskeletal conditions, so if you are suffering from bones and joint pains you are not alone, and orthopaedic management might be the answer.
Depending on the diagnosis, multiple avenues can help in the management of musculoskeletal disease and pain, such as:
• Medications, • Fluid drainage from the joints, • Steroid injections, • Ultrasound-guided injections, • PRP or Platelet-rich plasma injections, • Bracing, booting, and casting, • Joint manipulation, • Joint distension, • Viscosupplementation for treatment of arthritis, • Physical therapy.
Orthopaedic surgery is performed on the musculoskeletal system to repair injury, trauma or other associated conditions such as osteoarthritis. There are many different types of orthopaedic surgeries that can treat a wide range of issues.
Waratah Private Hospital offers the use of robotic or advanced instrumentations and surgical techniques ensuring people have an exceptional recovery.
From Laparoscopic surgery to complete joint replacement, the medical advancement and the use of the latest technology, our services provide people with faster recovery and less invasive surgery which also prevents other medical issues such as extensive scaring, DVT, dislocations and pain.
A variety of procedures are now available to resolves your orthopaedic conditions, such as:
• Shoulder or knee arthroscopy and debridement, • ACL reconstruction, • Meniscus repair, • Knee or hip partial or total replacement, • Fracture repair, • Rotator cuff repair, • Carpel tunnel release, • Intervertebral disk surgery, • Spinal fusion, • Removal of support implant.
The treatment of your condition will depend the accident or injury, your age and comorbidity, which, should be carefully planned by one of our expert orthopaedic surgeons. This can often involve other medical specialists such as your cardiologist, rheumatologist, and other relevant specialties.
Our orthopaedic team at Waratah Private Hospital expertly manage several sub-specialties such as:
• Trauma surgery, • Foot and ankle surgery, • Hand surgery, • Hip and knee surgery and reconstruction, • Paediatric orthopaedics, • Spine disorders, • Sports medicine.
Sometimes, physiotherapy, medication and other non-surgical management may not resolve the orthopaedic issue being experienced. When this happens people may require surgical intervention to regain mobility and return to their normal or new normal lifestyle.
The procedure you will receive will depend on your individual diagnosis, your comorbidities, your surgeons recommendation and other factors which will be evaluated prior to any surgical request being made.
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• Discuss your current medications with your orthopaedic surgeon to ensure you have an understanding of which medications can continue and which may need to cease to minimise any risk during surgery. Your orthopaedic surgeon might contact your GP or Cardiologist to discuss this further. • Your orthopaedic surgeon will request for your blood group to be tested to ensure blood replacement is ready prior to surgery to prepare for potential blood replacement. You might also have the option to donate your own blood prior to surgery. • All dental work and any urology or colorectal issues should be treated before surgery to help reduce the risk of infection post-surgery. • It is also important to understand that no surgery can be undertaken if you present with any type of infection prior to surgery. • Prepare yourself prior surgery by having grocery shopping done before coming home and arrange for someone to be at home and help with simple daily task such as cleaning, cooking and even showering. • Ensure your daily items are easy to access • Remove all carpets and tape down electrical cords to avoid falls.
• Bring all your current medications in their original packing, including all prescribed medications, over the counter medications and vitamins. • Bring all scans and X-rays. • Any equipment such as crutches or walking frame. • Toiletries, comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes.
• Ensure you take all mediations as directed. • Ensure you follow all post-surgical advice in relation to looking after your wound and home exercises to ensure you avoid any type of dislocation or infection which can affect your recovery and your implant lifetime. • If your surgeon recommends a rehabilitation program it is very important that you follow the advice to ensure the best outcome from your surgery.
Along with having experts in the Orthopaedic field, Waratah Private Hospital offers a holistic approach to your recovery. Your Orthopaedic Specialist may refer you to Rehabilitation at Waratah.
Rehabilitation at Waratah is the premier rehabilitation provider in Southern Sydney. We believe rehabilitation isn’t a one size fits all solution. Our programs are guided by both individual needs and research-based evidence. Your care is coordinated and delivered between a comprehensive team of multidisciplinary health professionals utilising our modern facilities.
• Weight management should be considered prior to your surgery. Should you require weight management we have a team of dieticians along with bariatric surgeons who may be suitable for your care prior to your orthopaedic surgery.
• Ensure you have a well-balanced diet. Supplements such as a daily multivitamin with iron may be beneficial. Speak with your specialist for further information.
• If you are a smoker or vaper, it is recommended to quit smoking and/or vaping, or to cut back in your smoking and/or vaping, prior to your surgery. If you require any smoking or cessation support please ask your specialist.
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