232 Wairau Road
Glenfield
Northshore
Auckland
232 Wairau Road
Glenfield
Northshore
Auckland
Suite 5
101 Remuera Road
Remuera
Auckland 1050
Phone (09) 522 2980
Fax (09) 522 2380
Email blackleyoffice@xtra.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: blackley
All appointments and enquiries are made through the same phone number (522 2980).
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.
Click on the link for more information about hip surgery.
Knee Replacement
This is a surgical procedure performed on a knee joint that has become painful and/or impaired because of disease, injury or wear and tear.
In total knee replacement, artificial materials (metal and plastic) are used to replace the following damaged surfaces within the knee joint:
This operation is a major procedure which requires you to be in hospital for several days and will be followed by a significant period of rehabilitation.
Click on the link for more information about knee surgery.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/hugh-blackley-orthopaedic-arthritis-joint/