Orthopaedics

Bone growth issues, developmental concerns, or injuries like fractures can be difficult to navigate—especially when children can’t always explain what’s wrong or where it hurts.

Mater’s paediatric orthopaedic surgeons specialise in the musculoskeletal development of children and are experts in diagnosing and treating these conditions. They work closely with families to understand each child’s needs, offering compassionate care and clear communication every step of the way.

At Mater Children's Private Brisbane we are fortunate to have some of Brisbane's best paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, with expertise in:

• Clubfoot
• Upper limb surgery
• Lower limb surgery
• Spinal surgery

Address: 
Mater Children's Private Brisbane
Salmon Building
537 Stanley Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone: 07 3163 8111

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane has a large team of highly qualified orthopaedic specialists treating upper limb, lower limb, spinal and general orthopaedic conditions, who consult and operate onsite at South Brisbane.

Orthopaedic specialties include:

• Joint replacements
  • total and bi-lateral knee and hip replacements
  • knee reconstructions
• Spinal surgery
  • laminectomy
  • discectomy
  • instrumented fusions
• Upper Limb surgery
  • shoulder acromioplasty and reconstructions
  • hand/finger surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing hip and knee replacements. Advanced technology including the DePuy Synthes VELYS, CORI Surgical System, and Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system is used at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane. Learn more

Rehabilitation services:
Post-surgery, we're committed to helping you recover with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation support. 

A multidisciplinary team of experts—including rehabilitation doctors and nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, exercise physiologists, dietitians, and pharmacists—work together to deliver personalised care tailored to your needs. 

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
301 Vulture Street
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Phone: 3163 8111

Mater Private Hospital Redland has a team of highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons who consult at Mater Health Centre Redland and operate on-site at Mater Private Hospital Redland.

Orthopaedic specialties include:

• Upper limb surgery
  • Shoulder replacement 
  • Shoulder stabilisation 
  • Rotator cuff repair 
• Lower limb surgery
  • Total and bi-lateral knee and hip replacements 
  • Knee reconstruction
• Hand and finger surgery
• Foot and ankle surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing knee replacement procedures. Advanced technology including the Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system is used at Mater Private Hospital Redland.  Learn more

Rehabilitation services:
Following surgery, orthopaedic patients are supported by the multidisciplinary team at the inpatient rehabilitation unit and Physician-led Day Rehabilitation Program, providing patients with personalised therapy plans to optimise recovery and restore function. 

Patients can also access the outpatient exercise program at Mater Private Hospital Redland, offering individual and group sessions. While a referral is preferred, self-referral is also accepted. You will undergo a preadmission review before commencing to ensure rehabilitation plans are tailored to your recovery needs. 

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Redland
Weippin Street
Cleveland QLD 4163
Phone: 3163 7444

Mater Private Hospital Springfield has a team of highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons who consult at Mater Health Hub, Springfield and operate on-site at Mater Private Hospital Springfield.

Orthopaedic specialties include:

• Upper limb surgery
• Lower limb surgery
• Hand surgery
• Foot and ankle
• Inpatient rehabilitation

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing knee replacement procedures. Advanced technology including the Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system and VELYS digital surgery is used at Mater Private Hospital Springfield.  Learn more

Rehabilitation service:
Following surgery, patients will access inpatient rehabilitation with a multidisciplinary care plan designed to support recovery and restore function.

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy service: 
Now offered at Mater Health Hub Springfield with an experienced team providing evidence-based care for those recovering from an injury or managing a chronic condition. Mater orthopaedic and spinal specialists are onsite to deliver integrated treatment, and a purpose-built rehabilitation gym is available for structured, supervised recovery. 

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Springfield
30 Health Care Drive
(off Sinnathamby Boulevard)
Springfield Central QLD 4300
Phone: 3098 3900

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg has a team of highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons who consult and operate on-site. 

Orthopaedic specialties include:

• Upper and Lower Limb procedures including arthroscopic elbow surgery
• Radio Frequency Ablations 
• Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopies 
• Carpel Tunnel 
• Shoulder replacement 
• Knee and Hip Replacement including uni compartment, revision arthroplasty and robotic surgery 
• Trigger finger, bunion and other general orthopaedic procedures

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing knee replacement procedures. Advanced technology including the Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system is used at Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg.  Learn more

Rehabilitation service:
Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg's inpatient rehabilitation service is designed to support your recovery with personalised therapy tailored to your individual goals and needs.

The service provides comprehensive rehabilitation care before and after surgery for joint replacements, limb amputations, and fractures or other injuries. The team will work closely with you to restore function, improve mobility, and help you regain independence in a supportive environment.

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg
313 Bourbong Street
Bundaberg QLD 4670
Phone: 07 4153 9539

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has a team of highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons who consult and operate on-site. 

Orthopaedic specialties include:

• Upper limb surgery
• Lower limb surgery
• General orthopaedics

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing knee replacement procedures. Advanced technology including the Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system and VELYS digital surgery is used at Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton.   Learn more

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton
Ward Street
Rockhampton QLD 4700
Phone: 4931 3313

Mater Private Hospital Mackay has a team of highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons who consult and operate on-site. The hospital is home to two specialised orthopaedic robots.

Orthopaedic specialties include:

• Joint replacements
  • total and bi-lateral knee and hip replacements
  • knee reconstructions
• Upper limb surgery
• Lower limb surgery
• General orthopaedics
• Sports medicine 

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing knee replacement procedures. Advanced technology including the Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system and Stryker Mako Ortho Robot is used at Mater Private Hospital Mackay.   Learn more

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Mackay
76 Willetts Road
North Mackay QLD 4740
Phone: 4965 5666

Mater Private Hospital Townsville has a large team of highly qualified orthopaedic surgeons who consult and operate on site. More than 3,000 orthopaedic procedures are performed annually at Mater Private Hospital Townsville, including 850 hip and knee replacements.  

Orthopaedic specialties include: 

• Upper limb surgery
• Lower limb surgery
• Spinal surgery
• General orthopaedics

Robotic-assisted surgery:
Mater offers robotic-assisted surgery as an option for patients undergoing hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures. Advanced technology including the Stryker Mako Ortho Robot and Zimmer Biomet ROSA Knee guidance system are used at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.   Learn more

Mater Accelerated Joint Replacement (MAJR) Program: 
The MAJR program helps patients undergoing total hip and knee replacements to return home sooner. With tailored education resources, guided rehabilitation exercise videos, and daily recovery reminders, the MAJR program helps patients stay informed, confident, and connected throughout their joint replacement journey, offering the same level of support at home as they would receive in hospital.
Learn more about MAJR

Rehabilitation services: 
Following orthopaedic surgery, patients can access both inpatient rehabilitation and a Physician-led Day Rehabilitation Program at the Pimlico campus.

Care is delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team—including rehabilitation doctors and nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, exercise physiologists, dietitians, and pharmacists—who work together to create a tailored plan to support your recovery and restore function.

Mater has a state-of-the-art, purpose-built rehabilitation gym that allows you to spend dedicated time with your therapists and work towards your specific goals.

Address:
Mater Private Hospital Townsville
25 Fulham Road
Pimlico QLD 4812
Phone: 4727 4444

Mater orthopaedic teams manage a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions:

• Traumatic injuries, including broken bones (fractures)
• Arthritis, including joint replacement surgery
• Sports injuries – such as tendon, ligament and cartilage tears
• Back pain, disc ruptures and spinal stenosis
• Soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and overuse problems
• Hip problems, such as labral tears, bursitis and impingement
• Knee problems, such as meniscal tears, ligament ruptures, and bowlegs
• Shoulder problems, such as dislocation, instability, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tears
• Wrist, hand and finger issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease and trigger finger
• Ankle and foot problems, such as Achilles tendon injuries, ankle instability, bunions and hammer toes
• Children’s orthopaedic conditions – including club foot and hip dysplasia
• Osteoporosis
• Bone tumours

Mater orthopaedic surgeons perform a wide variety of procedures. Common orthopaedic surgery includes arthroscopy (exploration of a joint through keyhole surgery) and arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery).

Orthopaedic surgeons are always looking for ways to do things better, so new types of surgery become available from time to time. One example is minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery, in which operations that previously required a large incision are now performed by keyhole surgery. Another example is robot-assisted surgery. Advanced computer and robotic technology can help surgeons see the exact location of various tissues and use their instruments precisely.

Some orthopaedic surgeons are generalists and perform a range of procedures. Others specialise in specific body areas – such as the hip, knee, shoulder, hand or spine. And others focus on different areas of practice, such as paediatrics, sports injuries or trauma management.

It’s important to note that surgery is only one avenue of treatment an orthopaedic specialist might recommend – it is typically only considered when necessary. For example, if you’ve had an accident, you may need an operation to repair broken bones. If you have arthritis, surgery may be advised if symptoms are negatively affecting your function and other treatments haven’t provided adequate relief.

You’ll need a referral from your GP or another medical practitioner. Once referred, you can book a consultation directly with your chosen specialist.

Recovery times after orthopaedic surgery vary widely depending on the operation you’ve had, from a few weeks to several months or more. Your surgeon will discuss recovery and rehabilitation timeframes with you.

Your consult is about getting to the bottom of your problem and developing a plan to manage it. Your orthopaedic surgeon will ask questions about your overall health and your condition, such as when and how it started and how it is impacting your daily life.

They will look at the affected area, checking for things such as swelling, range of movement, strength, and grinding or clicking.

They will review any tests you’ve had, such as blood tests or X-rays, and possibly refer you for other tests, such as an MRI.

Then they will discuss their findings with you and explain your management options. You may be given further information and resources about your condition and treatment choices. Your surgeon will provide their opinion about which course of action they believe is best.

Before you see an orthopaedic surgeon, some preparation can help ensure you get the most from your visit. Here are some questions you might like to ask your surgeon:

• What are the benefits and risks of my different treatment options?
• Why are you recommending this course of action for me?
• How many of these operations have you performed?
• What might happen if I don’t do what you recommend?
• Do I need to do any ‘prehabilitation’ to prepare me for surgery?
• How long will it take me to recover and what rehabilitation is involved?
• How is pain managed after surgery?
• How long until I can go back to work or sport?
• How much will it cost?

This will depend on several factors, such as the type of surgery, the equipment needed to perform it, and the costs associated with anaesthesia and rehabilitation.

For private orthopaedic surgery, the costs are covered by some health funds. The amount you are covered for will depend on your fund and policy, so check with them for details. The Department of Veterans Affairs may also cover costs for eligible veterans.

If you need to see an orthopaedic surgeon in relation to injuries sustained in a road or work accident, you may be able to claim costs through the Transport Accident Commission or Workcover insurance.

Your surgeon can explain more about surgery costs and funding options.

Patients are encouraged to:

• Complete pre-admission forms online
• Participate in prehabilitation exercises (if recommended by your specialist)
• Watch educational videos and read pre-op booklets. Your care team will guide you through this preparation.

Yes. Rehabilitation is a key part of recovery. Mater provides tailored rehabilitation plans, which may include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and follow-up consultations to help restore mobility and function.