You don’t have to live with long term orthopaedic pain
Across Adelaide, The Memorial 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 Memorial Hospital orthopaedic surgeon, close to home, here in Adelaide.
Orthopaedic surgery factsheets
Our orthopaedic surgeons and procedures
Our Orthopaedic Surgeons treat bone and joint conditions relating to sports injuries, trauma, arthritis and degenerative conditions.
Our orthopaedic surgeries include:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Paediatric orthopaedic surgery
- Reconstructive surgery including anterior cruciate ligament
- Spinal surgery
- Sports injuries
- Total Joint Replacement including
- Hip
- Knee
- Shoulder
- Ankle
- Upper and lower limb surgery
Our dedicated team support our Doctors in providing the highest level of patient centred care. Our services include:
- Dedicated orthopaedic ward
- Dedicated Orthopaedic Liaison Nurse
- Experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
- Experienced Orthopaedic Nurses
- Critical Care Unit, including Medical Officers rostered on-site 24/7
The private experience
The Memorial Hospital has 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
The Memorial Hospital appreciates 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.
