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What is Orthopaedics? Orthopaedics covers the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of bones, joints and muscles. Orthopaedic surgeons have special skills in the surgical treatment of these conditions. The medical treatment is often shared by orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists, sports doctors and general practitioners (GPs). Here are some of the most common conditions treated by orthopaedic surgeons in adult patients:Where joints have become destroyed by disease, or worn out, orthopaedic surgeons can often replace these joints with artificial ones. This results in marked relief from pain and an increase in mobility and enjoyment of life for patients.
Fractures, except for the most minor ones, are treated by orthopaedic surgeons as they have the expertise to assess the damage around the fracture and ensure the best function is obtained after the fracture is mended.
Most spinal conditions do not need a surgical operation, but a small number do. Your GP will tell you if your condition is one that could benefit from an orthopaedic opinion.
The orthopaedics department at ADHB provides specialist secondary care for the wider Auckland region and tertiary care in a few complex conditions for the whole of New Zealand.
The four nurse specialists working in the orthopaedics department are, Julie Hislop, Katie Moloney Joanne Kalin, and Sowmia Thomas.
Outpatient Clinics
These are held at the Greenlane Clinical Centre. For information about this location please click here.
Auckland City Hospital
Street address
2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023
Postal address
Private Bag 92 024 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142
Phone: (09) 367 0000 extn 26196 Fracture Clinic 09 367 0000 extn 26069
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Street address
214 Green Lane West
One Tree Hill
Auckland 1051
Postal address
Private Bag 92 189 Auckland Mail Centre Auckland 1142
Phone: (09) 367 0000 extn 26196 Fracture Clinic 09 367 0000 extn 26069
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