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Orthopaedic surgery
Whether it's for knees, hips, hands, arms, legs or back, our orthopaedic services provide care from pre-surgery through to rehabilitation to get you moving.
Orthopaedic surgery treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
You may need care to get you moving after sporting injuries such as broken bones or ligament repair, or to reduce pain in your joints caused by wear and tear over time such as hip and knee replacements.
Orthopaedic care includes a wide range of treatments and services
Orthopaedic care includes services for:
knee and hip disorders and ligament reconstructions
shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems
joint replacements and reconstructions for hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle
foot and ankle disorders
sports-related injury management
spinal injuries
paediatric orthopaedics.
Our
highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons
and caregivers use the latest techniques and equipment to improve your movement and ability to participate in activities you enjoy.
We provide care from evaluation and management, through to surgery and rehabilitation to help you return to your daily activities as quickly as possible.
Benefits of our orthopaedic surgery services
The advantages of our orthopaedic surgery services include:
all your orthopaedic care needs taken care of, from evaluation to rehabilitation
access to a multidisciplinary team, including leading orthopaedic surgeons
surgery in efficient and up-to-date theatres
forward-thinking orthopaedic developments in research, and development.
These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. Any surgical procedure carries risks. You should consult with an appropriately qualified health practitioner or specialist and discuss all possible risks before deciding whether surgery is suitable for you.
Orthopaedics at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Our orthopaedic surgeons at St John of God Ballarat Hospital offer care for a range of orthopaedic conditions, including those affecting knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, feet and ankles.
The majority of our orthopaedic surgeons live and work in Ballarat, and provide care locally so you don’t have to travel.
Browse our orthopaedic surgeons through our
Find a specialist search
.
St John of God Ballarat Hospital is located in the heart of Ballarat, close to a range of medical facilities and universities. Our facility offers a caring and therapeutic environment, with access to the latest equipment and rehabilitation to aid your recovery. We're equipped with three cutting-edge orthopaedic robots that improve precision in orthopaedic procedures — Rosa Knee System, Mako SmartRobotics and VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution.
Our rapid recovery techniques used by our clinicians and caregivers help you recover quickly and get you back home.
Our comprehensive
rehabilitation services
mean you don’t have to travel for your surgery or your ongoing care after surgery – you can get everything you need to get you moving again right here in Ballarat.
Whether you have had a procedure in hospital before or if your upcoming orthopaedic surgery will be your first hospital admission, it can be helpful to know what to expect along the way.
Find out more about what to expect when you come to hospital:
Pre-admission appointments
Admission
Day patients
Overnight patients
Our comprehensive
rehabilitation care
at St John of God Ballarat Hospital helps you get moving again after surgery.
You have access to our well-equipped rehabilitation gym and
hydrotherapy
onsite at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.
While our expert multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dietitians and exercise physiologists, work together to improve your range of movement and manage your pain.
Our rehabilitation is available while you are an inpatient with us and as an outpatient once you have left hospital.
Our
home visiting nurses
give you access to hospital-style nursing care in the comfort of your own home, helping you as you recover after surgery.
Our nurses can provide care to help you recover with support in the comfort of your own home. Depending on your needs, their care can include wound dressing and administration of medications including IV antibiotics and anticoagulant therapies.
Orthopaedic blogs
Blog
Dos and don’ts after ankle surgery
Mr Ben Jeffcote
Blog
What to expect when having orthopaedic surgery
James Tilbury
Blog
Choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon for you
Mr Satyen Gohil
Costs and fee payment options
If you have
private health insurance
, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our
self-funded care
option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Learn more about the benefits of private health insurance
.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option
.
Call
1300 940 199
to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
Pay my bill
.
You may be interested in...
Find a specialist at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Using private health insurance
How to self-fund your care
Facilities at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Contact St John of God Ballarat Hospital
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Our services
Medical and surgical
Orthopaedic surgery
Our services
Emergency Department
Maternity
During your pregnancy
After the birth of your baby
Parent education
Neonatal special care
Breastfeeding and lactation
Support for mums and families
Medical and surgical
Rehabilitation services
Allied health
Cardiac rehabilitation
Chronic pain management
Exercise physiology
Falls prevention and balance
Hydrotherapy
Inpatient rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Oncology rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Outpatient rehabilitation
Parkinson's disease
Physiotherapy
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Reconditioning
Speech pathology
Stroke rehabilitation
Community and youth
Healthcare at Home
Self-funded care
Orthopaedic surgery
Whether it's for knees, hips, hands, arms, legs or back, our orthopaedic services provide care from pre-surgery through to rehabilitation to get you moving.
Orthopaedic surgery treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system: bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
You may need care to get you moving after sporting injuries such as broken bones or ligament repair, or to reduce pain in your joints caused by wear and tear over time such as hip and knee replacements.
Orthopaedic care includes a wide range of treatments and services
Orthopaedic care includes services for:
knee and hip disorders and ligament reconstructions
shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand problems
joint replacements and reconstructions for hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle
foot and ankle disorders
sports-related injury management
spinal injuries
paediatric orthopaedics.
Our
highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons
and caregivers use the latest techniques and equipment to improve your movement and ability to participate in activities you enjoy.
We provide care from evaluation and management, through to surgery and rehabilitation to help you return to your daily activities as quickly as possible.
Benefits of our orthopaedic surgery services
The advantages of our orthopaedic surgery services include:
all your orthopaedic care needs taken care of, from evaluation to rehabilitation
access to a multidisciplinary team, including leading orthopaedic surgeons
surgery in efficient and up-to-date theatres
forward-thinking orthopaedic developments in research, and development.
These benefits depend on your particular circumstances and require you to fully participate in necessary before and after care and management. Any surgical procedure carries risks. You should consult with an appropriately qualified health practitioner or specialist and discuss all possible risks before deciding whether surgery is suitable for you.
Orthopaedics at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Our orthopaedic surgeons at St John of God Ballarat Hospital offer care for a range of orthopaedic conditions, including those affecting knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, feet and ankles.
The majority of our orthopaedic surgeons live and work in Ballarat, and provide care locally so you don’t have to travel.
Browse our orthopaedic surgeons through our
Find a specialist search
.
St John of God Ballarat Hospital is located in the heart of Ballarat, close to a range of medical facilities and universities. Our facility offers a caring and therapeutic environment, with access to the latest equipment and rehabilitation to aid your recovery. We're equipped with three cutting-edge orthopaedic robots that improve precision in orthopaedic procedures — Rosa Knee System, Mako SmartRobotics and VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution.
Our rapid recovery techniques used by our clinicians and caregivers help you recover quickly and get you back home.
Our comprehensive
rehabilitation services
mean you don’t have to travel for your surgery or your ongoing care after surgery – you can get everything you need to get you moving again right here in Ballarat.
Whether you have had a procedure in hospital before or if your upcoming orthopaedic surgery will be your first hospital admission, it can be helpful to know what to expect along the way.
Find out more about what to expect when you come to hospital:
Pre-admission appointments
Admission
Day patients
Overnight patients
Our comprehensive
rehabilitation care
at St John of God Ballarat Hospital helps you get moving again after surgery.
You have access to our well-equipped rehabilitation gym and
hydrotherapy
onsite at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.
While our expert multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, dietitians and exercise physiologists, work together to improve your range of movement and manage your pain.
Our rehabilitation is available while you are an inpatient with us and as an outpatient once you have left hospital.
Our
home visiting nurses
give you access to hospital-style nursing care in the comfort of your own home, helping you as you recover after surgery.
Our nurses can provide care to help you recover with support in the comfort of your own home. Depending on your needs, their care can include wound dressing and administration of medications including IV antibiotics and anticoagulant therapies.
Orthopaedic blogs
Blog
Dos and don’ts after ankle surgery
Mr Ben Jeffcote
Blog
What to expect when having orthopaedic surgery
James Tilbury
Blog
Choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon for you
Mr Satyen Gohil
Costs and fee payment options
If you have
private health insurance
, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our
self-funded care
option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Learn more about the benefits of private health insurance
.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option
.
Call
1300 940 199
to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
Pay my bill
.
You may be interested in...
Find a specialist at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Using private health insurance
How to self-fund your care
Facilities at St John of God Ballarat Hospital
Contact St John of God Ballarat Hospital
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
Terms of use
Privacy
Rights & responsibilities
Site map