Orthopaedics SA - Western Hospital
Western Hospital
Address: 168 Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach, SA 5022
Orthopaedic Surgeons At Western Hospital
Consulting orthopaedic surgeons at Western Hospital specialise in these orthopaedic treatments:
Ankle
The foot and ankle in the human body work together to provide balance, stability, movement, and propulsion.
Foot
Our feet consists of bones, joints, muscles, and soft tissue, and are divided into three sections, the forefoot, mid-foot, and hind-foot.
Hip
The hip is a complex and essential joint which supports the body’s full weight. It is formed where the head of the femur (thigh bone) meets the socket of the pelvis (acetabulum)..
Knee
The knee joint is not only the largest joint in the body, but also the most complex. Absorbing three to six times your body weight with each step, it is one of the most stressed and commonly damaged joints.
Knee Conditions
Knee conditions include osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain, sports injuries, or trauma.
Oncology
Orthopaedic Oncology refers to the specialised field of diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumours, including bone and soft tissue sarcoma, as well as metastatic bone disease.
Oncology Treatments
Oncology treatments include chemotherapy, oncology surgery, and radiotherapy.
Oncology conditions
Oncology conditions include benign bone tumours, bone and soft tissue sarcoma, malignant tumours, and metastatic bone disease.
Orthopaedic Oncology
Orthopaedic Oncology refers to the specialised field of diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumours, including bone and soft tissue sarcoma, as well as metastatic bone disease.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects joints including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Osteoarthritis can include inflammation of the tissue around the hip joint, damage to joint surface cartilage, bony spurs growing around the edge of the hip joint and/or deterioration of the ligaments and tendons that hold the joint together.
Paediatrics
Paediatric orthopaedics specialises in the prevention, diagnosis, management and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in children from birth through to adulthood (18 years). Caring for the individual orthopaedic needs of children is a priority at Orthopaedics SA. Our paediatric specialists have undertaken specialised training in this field, giving them expert knowledge of the specific needs of...
Robotics
Robotic surgery utilises computer-assisted planning combined with a robotic arm guided by your surgeon. It is an advancement of a current technology using computer navigation to assist positioning of a joint replacement implant.
Shoulder
The shoulder is a complex joint allowing us a great range of movement and flexibility. It is also susceptible to injury due to the delicate construction and balance of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles making up the joint.
Spine
The spinal column provides both structural and nervous system support for the body. It is categorised into sections: these include the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine.