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 speciality 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.
Unit Managers
Amber Burke and Michelle Whitby
Phone 03 9483 3604