Yes. In Australia, a valid referral from your GP, another specialist, or a hospital is required to claim Medicare rebates.
o Referral letter
o Any relevant imaging (X-rays, MRI, CT scans)
o List of current medications
o Medicare/private health insurance details
Yes, for suitable follow-up appointments.
o Private: Mater Private, South Brisbane, North West Private Hospital, Peninsula Private Hospital
o Public: Redcliffe Hospital
This depends on the type of medication:
Important: Always check with your surgeon or GP before stopping any medication.
We consider surgery if arthritis causes daily pain, stiffness, and functional limitation, and if non-surgical treatments have failed.
Osteoarthritis is when the cartilage wears away, causing bone-on-bone contact, pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Exercise, weight management, simple pain relief, physiotherapy, and sometimes injections.
Cortisone injections can provide temporary relief; other injections like hyaluronic acid or PRP have variable results.
A resurfacing of the knee joint using metal and plastic components, often done with computer navigation or robotic assistance.
Around 90 minutes for one knee; longer if both knees are done together.
Yes, usually within 24 hours, with or without assistance.
Walking the day after surgery, driving by ~4 weeks, desk work in ~4 weeks, and full recovery in 3–6 months.
Revision (Re-do in 20 years is about 9%, meaning that 91% of the people will not need repeat surgery for their knees. There is a high chance that you may not require revision in your lifetime)
Infection (<1%), blood clots, stiffness, implant wear, or loosening.
Yes—targeted rehab is essential.
When hip arthritis or injury causes severe pain, restricted mobility, and affects quality of life.
Yes—where appropriate, We use muscle-sparing Anterior approaches to speed recovery
Usually 1.5–2 hours.
Often within 24 hours, with a walking aid.
Revision (Re-do in 20 years is about 9%, meaning that 91% of the people will not need repeat surgery for their hips. There is a high chance that you may not require revision in your lifetime)
Usually 4–6 weeks after surgery, once safe control of the leg is regained.
For 6–12 weeks: avoid twisting, crossing legs, or sitting on low chairs.
Yes, after 4–6 weeks, with a pillow between your knees if needed.
Infection, blood clots, dislocation, leg length difference, nerve injury.
Bunions, hammer toes, Achilles tendon injuries, ankle and foot arthritis, instability, and fractures.
No. Surgery is considered when pain persists despite non-surgical care.
Walking in a post-op shoe within days; return to normal shoes in 6–8 weeks (minor) or 3+ months (complex).
It depends on the procedure—some require non-weight bearing for weeks.
Infection, delayed healing, nerve irritation, stiffness, swelling.
Yes—rehab is vital to restore mobility and strength.
Office work: ~2–3 weeks; physical jobs: 6–12 weeks ( again depending on type of procedure).
If you have fever, increasing pain, bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, calf swelling, or blue toes.
