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Mercy Hospital Dunedin - Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Mercy Hospital is a not-for-profit surgical hospital committed to delivering 'exceptional care that makes a difference' to Otago and Southland residents.

    Independent specialists provide services that relate to the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system e.g. arthroplasty is surgery to relieve pain and restore range of motion by realigning or reconstructing a joint. Arthroscopy is an instrument through which the interior of a joint may be inspected or operated on.

    This surgical service is provided at our facility by the following medical specialists. For further information please seek a referral through your GP.

    Practitioners

    • Mr Wesley Bevan

      Mr Wesley Bevan

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Chris Birks

      Mr Chris Birks

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Alan Carstens

      Mr Alan Carstens

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Michael Chin

      Mr Michael Chin

      Orthopaedic Surgeon

    • Mr John Dunbar

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Bruce Hodgson

      Mr Bruce Hodgson

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Professor David Gwynne-Jones

      Professor David Gwynne-Jones

      Associate Professor Orthopaedic Surgeon - Clinical Director

    • Mr Gary McCoubrey

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Simon McMahon

      Mr Simon McMahon

      Orthopaedic Surgeon

    • Mr John Scanelli

      Orthopaedic Surgeon

    • Mr Paul Eaton

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Dr Louis LeBlond

      Dr Louis LeBlond

      Orthopaedic Surgeon

    • Mr Carl Chisholm

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Fraser Harrold

      Mr Fraser Harrold

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Mr Liam Dunbar

      Mr Liam Dunbar

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Dr Elizabeth Bond

      Dr Elizabeth Bond

      Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Procedures

    Ankle Arthroscopy

    Two or three small incisions (cuts) are made in the ankle and a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope) is inserted. This allows the surgeon to look inside the joint, identify problems and, in some cases, operate. Tiny instruments can be passed through the arthroscope to remove bony spurs, damaged cartilage or inflamed tissue.

    Ankle Replacement

    An incision (cut) is made in the front of, and several smaller cuts on the outside of, the ankle. The damaged ankle joint is replaced with a metal and plastic implant.

    Carpal Tunnel Release

    Surgery to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome involves making an incision (cut) from the middle of the palm of your hand to your wrist. Tissue that is pressing on the nerve is then cut to release the pressure.

    Discectomy

    An incision (cut) is made over the relevant part of the spine and the bulging part of the painful disc is cut off and removed.

    Hip Arthroscopy

    Small incisions (cuts) are made in the hip area and a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope) is inserted. This allows the surgeon to look inside the joint, identify problems and, in some cases, operate. Tiny instruments can be passed through the arthroscope to remove loose, damaged or inflamed tissue.

    Hip Replacement

    An incision (cut) is made on the side of the thigh to allow the surgeon access to the hip joint. The diseased and damaged parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with smooth, artificial metal ‘ball’ and plastic ‘socket’ parts.

    Knee Arthroscopy

    Several small incisions (cuts) are made on the knee through which is inserted a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope). This allows the surgeon to look inside the joint, identify problems and, in some cases, make repairs to damaged tissue.

    Knee Replacement

    An incision (cut) is made on the front of the knee to allow the surgeon access to the knee joint. The damaged and painful areas of the thigh bone (femur) and lower leg bone (tibia), including the knee joint, are removed and replaced with metal and plastic parts.

    Rotator Cuff Repair

    Several small incisions (cuts) are made in the shoulder through which is inserted a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope). The surgeon is then able to remove any bony spurs or inflamed tissue and mend torn tendons of the rotator cuff group.

    Shoulder Arthroscopy

    This surgery involves making several small incisions (cuts) on the shoulder through which is inserted a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope). This allows the surgeon to look inside the shoulder, identify problems and, in some cases, make repairs to damaged tissue.

    Spinal Fusion

    An incision (cut) is made over the relevant part of the spine. Two or more vertebrae (the small bones that make up the spinal column) are fused together with bone grafts and/or metal rods to form a single bone.

    Tendon Repair

    An incision (cut) is made over the damaged tendon. The damaged ends of the tendon are sewn together and, if necessary, reattached to surrounding tissue.

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