Orthopaedic surgery refers to treatment to bones, muscles, joints, tendons and nerves. Essentially, anything that aids the skeleton in movement.
Many conditions can affect these structures including:
- Congenial and development abnormalities
- Infection and inflammation
- Arthritis and rheumatic disorders
- Metabolic dysfunction and degeneration
- Tumours and lesions
- Muscle weakness
- Injury
Orthopaedic surgery at the Epworth Freemasons specialises in the treatment of fractures, dislocations, joint disorders, back problems, foot disorders and congenial defects of the skeleton. A particular specialty is knee replacement and hip replacement surgery.
Epworth Freemasons provides its orthopaedic patients with a dedicated Orthopaedic Unit.
Information brochures for Total Knee Replacement and Total Hip Replacement, developed by the hospital's nursing staff, can provide detailed information for patients having surgery.
Ward 2 West Unit Managers
Amber Burke and Michelle Whitby
Phone 03 9483 3704