The experts at St. Vincent’s Hip & Knee Surgeons offer the most advanced and comprehensive treatments for a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the hip and knee. We use the latest techniques, materials and devices to ensure our patients are able to return to their healthy and active lifestyle as soon as possible. Click on the below tabs to learn more about our services.
Knee Replacement
Knee joint replacement helps patients in the treatment for severely diseased knee joints. A joint replacement procedure is designed to relieve pain, reduce symptoms, restore mobility, and regain function.
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Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Surgery involves the removal of the diseased joint and bone and a new ball and socket joint is inserted.
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Revision Knee Replacement
Revision knee replacement surgery involves replacing part or all of your previous knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis.
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Hip Resurfacing
Hip resurfacing is an alternative to total hip replacement surgery where both the ball and socket of the hip joint are completely removed and replaced with plastic, metal, or ceramic prosthetics.
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Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which a fibre-optic telescope is inserted into the joint. Arthroscopy allows direct visualization of all parts of the knee and also allows surgical procedures to be performed by minimally invasive 'keyhole' surgery.
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ACL Reconstruction
The procedure for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction replaces a patient’s torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tendon with a new tendon to restore knee stability.
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Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
Revision hip replacement is a complex surgical procedure in which all or part of a previously implanted hip joint is replaced with a new artificial hip joint. Total hip replacement surgery is an option to relieve severe arthritis pain that limits your daily activities.
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Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement or Unicondylar Knee Replacement simply means that only a part of the knee joint is replaced through a smaller incision than would normally be used for a total knee replacement.
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Skiing & Snowsports
Professor Waller is a keen skier in a family of keen skiers. Whilst never having a serious injury himself (except for a dislocated shoulder in Vail, Colorado in 1996.
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ACL Reconstruction With Allografts
Allograft ACL reconstruction is a proven method that avoids the issues associated with hamstring and patellar donor site harvest.
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Computer Assisted Surgery
Computer navigation and robotically assisted surgery are the latest revolutions in orthopaedic surgery. These technologies are used for replacement of arthritic knee or hip joints.
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Acute Knee Injury Clinic
To cater for sports enthusiasts and injured athletes I offer early assessment and treatment at the Acute Knee Injury Clinic.
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Minimally Invasive Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Anterior hip replacement is a surgical approach for total hip replacement. It is a minimally invasive, muscle and nerve sparing approach that is generally associated with a faster early recovery for the patient.
If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call to schedule an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.