Orthopaedic Services

• HIP - total hip replacement (anterior & posterior), hip hemiarthroplasty, open reduction and internal fixation for fractured hip and femur.
• KNEE - knee replacement (unilateral knee replacement and total knee replacement), patella femoral stabilisations, knee reconstructions including anterior cruciate and multi ligament repairs, high tibial osteotomy, tibial plateau, patella, tibia & fibula fracture repair.
• SHOULDER – rotator cuff repairs, soft tissue damage repairs, shoulder release (to increase range of movement), shoulder stabilisation, acromial decompressions, total shoulder replacement and arthroscopy, distal biceps repair.
• CLAVICLE - Fracture repairs
• ELBOW – soft tissue repairs, elbow replacement, open reduction & internal fixation e.g. olecranon + radial head & arthroscopy.
• HANDS + WRISTS– repair of congenital conditions, fractures, carpal tunnel release, release of Dupytren's contracture, nerve and muscle releases, distal radius and ulna fracture repairs, nail bed repair.
• FOOT & ANKLE - fracture repairs, ligament repairs, Achilles tendon repairs, peroneal tendon repairs & reconstruction, fore foot reconstruction and repair of bunions, MIS toe correction, ankle arthroscopy, ankle fusion, MTP joint fusion, ankle replacement, wedge resection toe nails.

On the ward, our orthopaedic physiotherapists are involved from admission to discharge, providing individualised plans to assist patients to regain movement, strength and independence following injury or surgery. The team's priority is your recovery and ultimately a safe discharge home.

They work in partnership with the doctors and nurses to provide personal care to facilitate optimal recovery. This may include; exercises, education with and prescription of walking aids, gait re-education, practise on stairs, education and fitting slings and braces and advice on do's and don'ts.

On the ward the occupational therapist provides assessment and education on transition to home, safely and independently. This may include prescription of assistive equipment, including bathroom aids, seating and personal care devices.

Following your surgery, you may need ongoing physiotherapy and support prior to returning home. For this, Nowra Private Hospital Rehabilitation Unit is well-equipped to assist you in achieving your individual goals.

The Rehabilitation service provides specialised therapy areas, advanced equipment and a hydrotherapy pool. The hospital offers both inpatient and day programs for Orthopaedic patients, delivered by a multi-disciplinary team.

Rehabilitation will be discussed with you during your hospital stay at Nowra Private Hospital and if required you will be visited by the rehabilitation nurse specialist who will be able to provide you with detailed information.

See our list of Orthopaedic Surgeons.