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Mr Peter Hucker - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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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

Hours

Mon – Fri8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.

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.

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

Contact Details

Ascot Office Park, 95 Ascot Avenue, Greenlane, Auckland

Central Auckland

Level 3
Building C
95 Ascot Avenue
Remuera
Auckland

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Level 3
Building C
95 Ascot Avenue
Remuera
Auckland

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Mr Peter Hucker - Orthopaedic Surgeon
PO Box 74-446
Greenlane
Auckland 1546

This page was last updated at 2:38PM on February 27, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Mr Peter Hucker - Orthopaedic Surgeon.