Auckland Orthopaedic Surgeons
119 Apollo Drive
Rosedale
Auckland 0632
www.healthpoint.co.nz
Rupert Van Rooyen - Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone (09) 280 3344
Fax (09) 280 3345
Mobile 021 020 06528
Email antonita@aklorthopaedics.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: rupertvr
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.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/rupert-van-rooyen-orthopaedic-hip-and-knee/