Mr Clayton Chan - Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon

Private Service, Orthopaedics, Spinal

Description

What is Orthopaedics?

This is an area that deals with conditions of the musculo-skeletal system (disorders of bones and joints of the limbs and spine). The speciality covers a range of different types of conditions starting with congenital (conditions which children are born with) through to degenerative (conditions relating to the wearing out of joints). The field of orthopaedics covers trauma where bones are broken or injuries are sustained to limbs.

Other conditions that sit under the spectrum of orthopaedics are metabolic conditions, neurological and inflammatory conditions.

Consultants

Mr Clayton Chan

Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon

Referral Expectations

You need to bring to your appointment:

1. Any letters or reports from your doctor or hospital.

2. Any X-Rays, CT or MRI films and reports.

3. All medicines you are taking including herbal and natural remedies.

4. Your pharmaceutical entitlement card.

5. Your ACC number, if you have one.

Procedures / Treatments

Joint Replacement

For elderly patients joint replacement surgery is commonly required to treat damaged joints from wearing out, arthritis or other forms of joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis.… More
Osteotomy

The division of a crooked or bent bone to improve alignment of the limb.… More
Spinal Surgery

Herniated Discs

Between the vertebrae in your spine are flat, round discs that act as shock absorbers for the spinal bones.… More
Hip Surgery

Hip Arthroscopy
Small incisions (cuts) are made in the hip area and a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope) is inserted.… More
Knee Surgery

Knee Arthroscopy
Several small incisions (cuts) are made on the knee through which is inserted a small telescopic instrument with a tiny camera attached (arthroscope).… More