General FAQ
What are your business hours?
Our offices are open from 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays). Appointments can be made by calling .
Can X-rays be done in your practice?
Yes, there is an X-Ray facility upstairs on level 5 in St Vincent’s Clinic.
We can also organise MRI scans, CT scans, Ultrasounds, Doppler’s, blood tests, ECG’s and other relevant investigations on site.
What should I bring with me when I come for an appointment?
When you come for your appointment remember to bring the following:
- A referral letter
- Your health insurance insurance information
- Copies of operation records, medical records, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans and so on from prior doctor visits
- If you have had surgery elsewhere, please bring a copy of your operation report
- A list of current medications and any known allergies
Should I bring a support relative or friend?
Up to you but please only bring one support person as space is limited.
Q. What are the long term results of Dual Mobility Hip Replacement?
Dual mobility hip replacement has been in use in Europe for over 30 years. Studies published in peer review scientific journals have shown excellent results and long term survival of these implants. In the 30 years or so since dual mobility hips were introduced the quality of the materials has improved (ceramic and third generation polyethylene) with the expectation that the durability of these implants will be even better than the original dual mobility hips.
Q. What about the anterior approach to the hip, isn’t it superior?
The main advantage of the anterior approach to the hip is better stability with a lower chance of dislocation. Dual mobility hips by their very nature are extremely stable and very unlikely to dislocate. Dual mobility hip replacements can be safely implanted using either the direct anterior or posterior methods. Both approaches are highly effective and capable of resulting in a successful outcome.
Q. What about Superpath hip replacement?
The Superpath technique is simply another approach to the hip, although the surgery is much more complicated and potentially time consuming. The stated advantages, once again, are better hip joint stability with a lower risk of dislocation. As the dual mobility hip is a very stable joint that is highly unlikely to dislocate, it does not need to be inserted through a Superpath approach.
Q. What do the patients think of their dual mobility hip replacements?
Every week I receive letters from patients who are thrilled with their dual mobility hip replacements. I frequently receive postcards and pictures from patients who have returned to vigorous sporting activities such as skiing, running, tennis and hiking.
Patient’s with dual mobility hip replacements are happy to be told that they may increase their activity levels without limitation. I encourage all patients with dual mobility hip replacements to become as physically active as possible, and to return to the sports and activities that they previously enjoyed.
In summary, the Dual Mobility hip replacement is a high performance implant that allows unrestricted activity and unrestricted range of motion. It is my preferred choice for nearly all hip replacements but especially in young active persons who engage in high impact and velocity sports.
Patient opinion and reviews about their dual mobility hip replacements can be found in Google reviews from a link on the homepage of this website.
