Orthopaedic surgery at Murdoch

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.

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Orthopaedic surgery treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.

You may need care to get you moving after sporting injuries such as broken bones or ligament repair, or to reduce pain in your joints caused by wear and tear over time such as hip and knee replacements.

Orthopaedic care includes a wide range of treatments and services

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
  • spinal injuries
  • paediatric orthopaedics

We provide care from evaluation and management, through to surgery and rehabilitation to help you return to your daily activities as quickly as possible.

Benefits of our orthopaedic surgery services

The advantages of our orthopaedic surgery services include:

  • all your orthopaedic care needs taken care of, from evaluation to rehabilitation
  • access to a multidisciplinary team, including leading orthopaedic surgeons
  • surgery in efficient and up-to-date theatres
  • forward-thinking orthopaedic developments in research

These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. Any surgical procedure carries risks. We encourage you to consult with an appropriately qualified health practitioner or specialist and discuss all possible risks before deciding whether surgery is suitable for you.

Orthopaedics at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Patient information seminars

Our free patient information seminars are run by specialists and cover a range of topics. They are designed to help community members better understand various conditions and treatment options.

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Costs and payment information

St John of God Health Care private hospitals provide benefits that include reduced wait times for surgery, your choice of specialist, and access to high-quality, compassionate care.

We provide a range of ways to pay for your treatment.