You don’t have to live with long term orthopaedic pain
Across Adelaide, Flinders Private Hospital provides outstanding orthopaedic care. Relieving your pain and helping you move again is the goal of our surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and care teams.
You can also speak to us about self-funding, if you don't have private health insurance. And no matter your treatment, there’s minimal wait times. Speak with your GP or physio about a referral to a Flinders Private Hospital orthopaedic surgeon, close to home, here in Adelaide.
Orthopaedic Surgery Factsheets
Our orthopaedic surgeons and procedures
Orthopaedic Surgery is a core specialty at Flinders Private Hospital and encompasses all surgical management of orthopaedic (bone and joint) conditions arising from arthritis, trauma or sporting injuries. Our orthopaedic operating theatres are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation which ensures our patients receive the most current treatment for their condition or injury. Flinders Private Hospital’s orthopaedic service is supported by on-site radiology facilities including Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.
We have a particular focus on:
- Joint replacement surgery - knee, hip and shoulder
- Upper limb procedures - shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
- Lower limb procedures - knee, foot and ankle
- Trauma surgery
- Paediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Robotic Surgery - available for total knee and total hip replacement surgery
- Sarcoma and bone tumour surgery
Our team of professionals provide a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the optimum in healthcare for our patients. We have over 20 Orthopaedic Surgeons who operate at Flinders Private Hospital, most of whom consult on-site.
Our orthopaedic service provides:
- Over 20 Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Specialised Orthopaedic Nurses
- Specialised Orthopaedic Physiotherapists
- Dedicated 42 bed orthopaedic ward
- The highest level of private critical care available in South Australia
- Medical staff rostered on-site 24/7
- Pre-operative hip / knee replacement education sessions
- Orthopaedic discharge planners
- Free Wi-Fi internet access
Rapid Access Knee, Hip and Shoulder Clinic
We provide a streamlined, one-stop, NO GAP, service for privately insured patients and DVA GOLD card holders for assessment of knee, hip and shoulder injuries.
Priority access will involve a clinical assessment by an Orthopaedic Specialist, and if required, an MRI scan (no gap) of your knee, hip or shoulder. The Orthopaedic Specialist will review your results and devise a patient treatment plan which may include physiotherapy or surgery if required.
- No waiting. Rapid access to see an Orthopaedic Specialist
- No gap payment for privately insured patients for the Rapid Knee, Hip and Shoulder Clinic
- Rapid access to surgery if required
- Fast tracked follow up appointments
- Everything taken care of in one place, on one day
- Appointments made within a week
- Same day access to a diagnostic MRI scan if required, at NO cost to patients
- Rapid access to an Orthopaedic Specialist
When the referral form is complete, the patient is then able to call 08 8275 3364 to arrange a convenient appointment time.
The private experience
At Flinders Private Hospital, you’ll be cared for by highly specialised nursing and allied health staff, trained in orthopaedic patient care.
Your private patient comfort includes:
• Specialist of your choice
• Admission at a time that is convenient
• Accommodation mainly in single rooms with ensuite
• Private dining menu
• PressReader – digital access to 7,000+ magazines and newspapers
• Discharge planning support through case managers and orthopaedic liaison nurses
Your rehabilitation
We know that some people need extra assistance to get back on their feet.
Post-surgery, your orthopaedic surgeon will assess you and if you require rehab, together you’ll agree on the most suitable program.
Our case managers and orthopaedic liaison nurses are on hand, to ensure you are well equipped to continue your recovery at home.
Orthopaedic Patient Education
At Flinders Private Hospital, we appreciate the importance of patient education. We have a range of orthopaedic patient education videos available online.
Knee Arthroscopy: A guide to recovery
Total Knee Replacement: Information and exercises to help prepare you for surgery
Total Hip Replacement: Information and exercises to help prepare you for surgery
The videos include information regarding:
- How to prepare for your admission
- What to expect during your hospital stay
- Physiotherapy and exercise
- Discharge considerations
Why choose an ACHA hospital?
With over 50 orthopaedic surgeons, Mako Robots and areas of expertise including hip, knee, upper limb, foot and ankle and spinal orthopaedics, we are well positioned to care for you.
With dedicated orthopaedic nurses and specialist physiotherapists, supported by the highest level of intensive care and in-house rehabilitation, over three convenient locations – Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. We are here when you need us.
