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Eastwood Orthopaedic Clinic

Private Service, Orthopaedics

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8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Eastwood Orthopaedic Clinic is one of the longest established orthopaedic group practices, combining the expertise of seven orthopaedic consultants who are able to provide care for patients across the spectrum of orthopaedic procedures. These include:
 
  • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • General Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Hip & Knee Joint Replacement
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Orthopaedic Oncology
  • Paediatrics
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Spine Surgery ( Adult & Paediatric)
  • Tumour Surgery

 

  • Our consultants are:
  • Duncan Ferguson - Knee & Shoulder Surgery
  • Andrew Graydon - Paediatric Orthopaedic & Tumour Surgery
  • Andrew Johnston- Hip & Knee Surgery, Orthopaedic Oncology & General Orthopaedics
  • Jacob Munro - Hip & Knee Surgery, Hip Resurfacing
  • Otis Shirley - Spine Surgery ( Adult & Paediatric )
  • Stephanie van Dijck - Paediatric and General Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Mark Wright -Shoulder, Hip & Knee Surgery
 

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

Referral Expectations

We will require a letter from a GP, physiotherapist or another specialist explaining your condition for all new appointments.

We will also require:

1.       Any other letters or reports you have from your referrer, medical centre, specialists and/or hospital.
2.       A list of all medicines you are taking.
3.       Your ACC number and Date of Injury if ACC related.
4.        Your Medical Insurer if required.

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Phone (09) 522 0103

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. 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 polyethelene) 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 polyethelene) 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.
Osteotomy

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.
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. 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.

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. 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.
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. 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.

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Patient parking is provided under our building. Please enter our driveway on the left hand side of the building.

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

4 St Marks Road
Remuera
Auckland

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4 St Marks Road
Remuera
Auckland

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4 St Marks Road
Remuera
Auckland 1050

This page was last updated at 11:19AM on September 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Eastwood Orthopaedic Clinic.