Warrnambool orthopaedic surgeons
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Orthopaedic surgery
Whether it's for knees, hips, hands, arms, legs or back, our orthopaedic services provide care from pre-surgery through to rehabilitation to get you moving.
Orthopaedic surgery treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
You may need orthopaedic surgery after a sporting injury, broken bone or to reduce joint pain caused by wear and tear over time.
Orthopaedic care includes services for:
- knee and hip disorders and ligament reconstructions
- shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems
- joint replacements and reconstructions for hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle
- foot and ankle disorders
- sports-related injury management
- paediatric orthopaedics.
Our highly skilled surgeons and caregivers use the latest techniques and equipment to improve your movement and ability to participate in activities you enjoy.
Benefits of our orthopaedic surgery services
When you choose St John of God Warrnambool Hospital for your orthopaedic care you get access to the expert surgical and outpatient rehabilitation services available to our community, including Victoria’s greater southwest and South Australia’s south eastern regions.
Advantages of our orthopaedic surgery services:
- Comprehensive orthopaedic care, close to home — from evaluation to rehabilitation.
- Access to leading orthopaedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team.
- World-class surgical facilities with the latest technology and equipment.
- Forward thinking developments in orthopaedic research, treatment and care.
- Access to our Health Services Centre which features a rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy pool.
These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. You should consult a specialist in this area before deciding whether surgery is suitable for you.
Orthopaedics at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital
Our skilled orthopaedic surgeons at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital have a range of sub-speciality interests covering common orthopaedic conditions affecting hips, knees, shoulders, wrists, hands, and ankles.
Our orthopaedic surgeons live and work locally in Warrnambool, providing care close to home so you don’t have to travel for your healthcare needs.
Find the orthopaedic surgeon of your choice who works at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital by browsing our Find a specialist search.
St John of God Warrnambool Hospital is equipped with two cutting-edge orthopaedic robots that are used by surgeons when performing partial and total knee and hip replacements.
Prior to surgery, the robot is used to generate a 3D model of the patient's joint, enabling surgeons to create a tailored surgical plan for each patient.
During the procedure, the surgeon guides the robotic arm to position the implant according to the patient's customised plan, enabling increased precision and a more predictable surgery.
To prepare for your upcoming hospital admission, find out what to expect when you come to St John of God Warrnambool Hospital for orthopaedic surgery.
Find out more about what to expect when you come to hospital:
Our outpatient rehabilitation care at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital helps you get moving after surgery, with our facilities and expert care provided close to home.
After you leave hospital, you will have access to rehabilitation care through our Health Services Centre which features a rehabilitation gym and hydrotherapy pool where you can take part in programs led by our experience allied health professionals to continue your recovery.
Costs and fee payment options
If you have private health insurance, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our self-funded care option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
- Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option.
- Call 1300 940 199 to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
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