You don’t have to live with long term orthopaedic pain
Across Adelaide, Ashford Hospital provides outstanding orthopaedic care. Relieving your pain and helping you move again is the goal of our surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and care teams.
You can also speak to us about self-funding, if you don't have private health insurance. And no matter your treatment, there’s minimal wait times. Speak with your GP or physio about a referral to an Ashford Hospital orthopaedic surgeon, close to home, here in Adelaide.
Orthopaedic factsheets
Our orthopaedic surgeons and procedures
Ashford Hospital specialises in the surgical management of orthopaedic (bone and joint) conditions arising from arthritis, trauma and sports injuries. With state-of-the-art technology we have the ability to provide arthroscopic, minimally-invasive and Robotic Surgery.
We have a particular focus on:
- Joint replacement surgery – hip, knee and shoulder
- Upper limb procedures - shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
- Lower limb procedures – foot and ankle
- Robotic Surgery – available for knee and total hip replacement surgery
Our orthopaedic service includes:
- Over 20 Orthopaedic Surgeons to choose from who operate at Ashford Hospital
- Experienced Orthopaedic Nurses
- Specialised Orthopaedic Physiotherapists
- Dedicated orthopaedic ward
- The highest level of private critical care available in South Australia
- Medical staff rostered on-site 24/7
Our team of professionals provide a multi-disciplinary approach to provide the optimum in healthcare for our patients.
The private experience
At Ashford Hospital, you’ll be cared for by highly specialised nursing and allied health staff, trained in orthopaedic patient care.
Your private patient comfort includes:
• Specialist of your choice
• Admission at a time that is convenient
• Accommodation mainly in single rooms with ensuite
• Private dining menu
• PressReader – digital access to 7,000+ magazines and newspapers
• Discharge planning support through case managers
and orthopaedic liaison nurses
Your rehabilitation
We know that some people need extra assistance to get back on their feet.
Post-surgery, your orthopaedic surgeon will assess you and if you require rehab, together you’ll agree on the most suitable program.
Our case managers and orthopaedic liaison nurses are on hand, to ensure you are well equipped to continue your recovery at home.
Orthopaedic Patient Education
At Ashford Hospital, we appreciate the importance of patient education. We have a range of orthopaedic patient education videos available online.
Knee Arthroscopy: A guide to recovery
Total Knee Replacement: Information and exercises to help prepare you for surgery
Total Hip Replacement: Information and exercises to help prepare you for surgery
The videos include information regarding:
- How to prepare for your admission
- What to expect during your hospital stay
- Physiotherapy and exercise
- Discharge considerations
Why choose an ACHA hospital?
With over 50 orthopaedic surgeons, Mako Robots and areas of expertise including hip, knee, upper limb, foot and ankle and spinal orthopaedics, we are well positioned to care for you.
With dedicated orthopaedic nurses and specialist physiotherapists, supported by the highest level of intensive care and in-house rehabilitation, over three convenient locations – Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. We are here when you need us.
