Orthopaedic Trauma service

Murdoch’s senior orthopaedic specialists are available to support you on presentation in our Emergency Department for musculoskeletal trauma.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital Head of Orthopaedics, Professor Piers Yates

This comprehensive service means that a senior specialist oversees your complete journey to recovery under one roof.

Any fracture / break to the shoulder, arm, forearm, thigh, lower leg, back, ankle, foot and pelvis
Joint dislocations such as shoulder, hip, knee, multi-ligament knee injuries, and foot and ankle

You will be seen by a senior emergency specialist shortly after presentation to our Emergency Department who will have direct access to consultant specialist orthopaedic surgeons able to manage any subsequent treatment, surgery and rehabilitation you require.

Further information regarding fees and admissions is available via the St John of God Health Care patient support hotline 1300 863 566.

For life threatening emergencies, please call 000.