Mr Peter Hucker - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Private Service, Orthopaedics

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

Mr Peter Hucker

Hip and Knee Specialist Peter specialises in surgery of the hip and knee. This includes primary hip and knee joint replacement, revision hip and knee joint replacement, and ligament reconstruction of the knee. He performs arthroscopic (key hole) surgery for meniscus problems and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and patella (knee cap) stabilisation. When required, surgery is performed at Ascot Hospital. He usually works with Anaesthesia Auckland and the following anaesthetists in particular:

Dr Gerry Willemsen Dr Francois Stapelberg Dr Grant Ryan

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 specialty 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 Peter Hucker

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Referral Expectations

You need to bring with you:

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

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (25 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (31 Jan), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun).

Procedures / Treatments

Joint Replacement of the Hip and Knee

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
Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)

Over the last 30 years a large number of orthopaedic procedures on joints can be performed using an arthroscope, where a fiber optic telescope is used to look inside the joint.… More
Soft Tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments)

In many cases tendons will be lengthened to improve the muscle balance around a joint or tendons will be transferred to give overall better joint function.… More