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Payment & Cancellation Policies
Payment policy
Payment methods:
For your convenience we request payment in the rooms at the end of your appointment.
- Credit card: Visa, Mastercard
- Bank cheque
- Cash
- EFTPOS
Cancellation policy
Late arrivals make it difficult for everyone
- We do understand that circumstances may arise unexpectedly, however, late arrivals tend to compromise the punctuality of service we are able to provide to you, as well as our other patients.
- We do maintain a relatively tight schedule, and we make every attempt to begin your appointment at the time scheduled.
- Please note that parking can sometimes be difficult, so please allow a little extra time.
- Due to the difficulty of filling last-minute cancellations, we respectfully request 24 hours notice if possible.
Useful links
Professional bodies
- Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) www.aoa.org.au
- Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ASOS) www.asos.org.au
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) www.surgeons.org
- Australian Medical Association (AMA) www.ama.com.au
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners www.racgp.org.au
Children’s services
- The Women’s and Children’s Hospital www.wch.sa.gov.au
- Bone Health Foundation www.bonehealth.org.au
- Child and Youth Health www.cafhs.sa.gov.au
Health
- Arthritis Foundation of South Australia www.arthritissa.org.au
- Cancer Council www.cancer.org.au
- Osteoporosis Australia healthybonesaustralia.org.au
- Sports Medicine Australia www.sma.org.au
- Arthritis-Glucosamine information arthritisaustralia.com.au
Hospitals
- Ashford Hospital www.ashfordhospital.org.au
- Burnside War Memorial Hospital www.burnsidehospital.asn.au
- Calvary Central District Hospital www.calvarycentraldistricts.org.au
- Flinders Private Hospital www.flindersprivatehospital.org.au
- Glenelg Community Hospital www.glenelghosp.com.au
- North Eastern Community Hospital www.northeasternhospital.com.au
- Memorial Hospital www.thememorialhospital.org.au
- Mount Barker Hospital www.aihw.gov.au
- Murray Bridge Soldier’s Memorial Hospital www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/murraybridgehospital
- St Andrews Hospital www.stand.org.au
- Western Hospital www.westernhospital.com.au
- Women’s and Children’s Hospital www.wch.sa.gov.au
Surgical suppliers
- Smith and Nephew www.smith-nephew.com
- Stryker www.stryker.com
- DePuy Synthes jnjmedicaldevices.com
- Zimmer www.zimmerbiomet.com
GP & allied health education
The specialists at Orthopaedics SA are committed to sharing their knowledge. We run a program of education events for GPs and Allied Health and regularly speak at industry events and conferences. You can view the webinars using the links below.
For webinars hosted by Praxhub: Register for free or Login if you are already a member.
Once logged in, go to the ACHA page and click on the All Education tab.
Sports injuries of the upper limb and knee
Recent research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare found that almost 60,000 over-15s are hospitalised due to a sports injury every year. Much is being done in the injury prevention arena, but what happens when a patient presents to you with a sporting injury?
Presented by Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Matthew Liptak and Dr James McLean. Dr Liptak will share recent footage of ACL reconstructive surgery using the Contralateral quads tendon technique. Dr McLean will discuss shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist injuries and share interesting case studies. Collectively, the doctors will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries for the best possible patient outcomes.
Presenters: Dr Matthew Liptak & Dr James McLean
Date: 8 September 2021
Duration: 2 Hours
“Common Orthopaedics Conditions” As seen in general practice
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Meng Ling, A/Prof Peter Cundy and Dr Saleem Hussenbocus present “Common Orthopaedic Conditions” as seen in General Practice. Dr Ling addresses elbow and wrist conditions, A/Prof Cundy discusses common spinal conditions in adults and children, and a focus on scoliosis. Dr Hussenbocus presents information on arthritic conditions of the lower limb and interesting case studies.
Presenters: Dr Meng Ling, A/Prof Peter Cundy and Dr Saleem Hussenbocus
Date: 19 May 2021
Duration: 2 Hours
Orthopaedics: Your questions answered
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Jason Ward, Dr Yu Chao Lee and Dr Saleem Hussenbocus answer commonly asked Orthopaedic topics raised by General Practitioners. Dr Ward addresses questions on orthopaedic conditions of the shoulder, hips, knees and ankles. Dr Lee discusses what can be done for patients with back pain and sciatica. Dr Hussenbocus focuses discussion on hip and knee replacements and Orthopaedic Oncology.
Presenters: Dr Saleem Hussenbocus, Dr Yu Chao Lee and Dr Jason Ward
Date: 28 October 2020
Duration: 2 Hours
Improving patient outcomes through collaborative orthopaedic care
Orthopaedic Surgeons Dr Meng Ling, Dr Daniel Mandziak and Dr James McLean provide an overview for general practitioners and allied health professionals on pre- and post- operative management of shoulder surgery, hip and knee management, and management of the hand and wrist, respectively.
Presenters: Dr Meng Ling, Dr Daniel Mandziak and Dr James McLean
Date: 23 June 2020
Duration: 2 Hours
Adult and paediatric sports injuries: How the presentation of orthopaedic injuries is changing during Covid-19
Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Justin Webb and A/Prof Nicole Williams share a series of case studies and research with GPs. Dr Webb presents “A complete guide to ACL injury and patellofemoral instability – an increased risk as we return to sport during COVID-19” and A/Prof Nicole Williams presents “Trampolines and bicycles: how has the current pandemic changed our management of paediatric upper limb injuries?”.
Presenters: Dr Justin Webb & A/Prof Nicole Williams
Date: 27 August 2020
Duration: 2 Hours