Find & Book an Orthopaedic Surgeon near you

According to the Australian Orthopaedic Association, an orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specialises in the musculoskeletal system. Conditions of the bones, tendons, joints, ligaments, cartilage, muscles and nerves can be diagnosed and treated by an orthopaedic surgeon.

What does an orthopaedic surgeon do?

During a consultation with a orthopaedic surgeon, you can expect:

A thorough review of your medical history to understand your physical and musculoskeletal health. This involves questioning, reviewing previous tests and performing a physical examination. Refer you for testing, such as imaging, blood tests and screening movement. Providing and recommending treatments (e.g. surgery, medications, injections, etc.) Monitoring your physical state and symptoms.

Orthopaedic surgeons are trained to perform a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Some of the most common procedures performed by an orthopaedic surgeon include:

• Joint replacement surgery: This is a surgical procedure in which an orthopaedic surgeon replaces a damaged joint (such as a hip or knee joint) with a prosthetic joint. Joint replacement surgery can treat conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Arthroscopy: This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an orthopaedic surgeon inserts a small camera (an arthroscope) into a joint through a small incision. The camera allows the surgeon to see the inside of the joint and perform procedures such as removing debris or repairing damaged tissue. Arthroscopy can be used to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including torn ligaments and cartilage injuries.

• Fracture repair: This is a surgical procedure in which an orthopaedic surgeon repairs a broken bone. Fracture repair can be performed using various techniques, such as using screws or plates to hold the bone in place or using pins to stabilise the bone. Fracture repair can treat a wide range of fractures, including fractures of the arm, leg, and pelvis.

• Spinal surgery: This is a surgical procedure in which an orthopaedic surgeon treats conditions that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) and herniated disks. Spinal surgery can be performed using various techniques, including spinal fusion (joining two or more vertebrae together) and decompression (removing pressure from the spinal cord or nerve roots).

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Zable lets you filter your search results to show Orthopaedic Surgeons who offer telehealth appointments - they will have a clear indicator on their profile.

You can filter the search results by several languages, allowing you to connect with an Orthopaedic Surgeon who can speak your language.

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Zable Find Care aims to reduce the time it takes to find and book a specialist by providing you with more information. Suppose you're looking for an Orthopaedic Surgeon; Zable Find Care will allow you to sort and filter the results based on these five key factors.

• Price: Don't be left in the dark - see the cost of an initial consultation, procedure or surgery and out-of-pocket expenses.

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Zable Find Care helps you navigate your healthcare journey and empowers you to make well-informed decisions.

When you search for Orthopaedic Surgeons on Zable, you can filter your results by gender and other important criteria. That way, you'll only see Orthopaedic Surgeons who match your preferences.

Typically, patients who use Zable can search for an Orthopaedic Surgeon, book an appointment, and see the Orthopaedic Surgeon within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are sometimes available; you can search for real-time availability of Orthopaedic Surgeons and make an appointment online.

Zable lets you search specifically for an Orthopaedic Surgeon who accepts your health insurance. Choose your provider from the insurance filter at the top of the booking page.

Zable is a free online service that helps patients find Orthopaedic Surgeons and book appointments instantly. You can refine your search by no gap, location and experience. Based on that information, you'll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria and available appointments.

On Zable, you can search specifically for Orthopaedic Surgeons with availability after hours. Each Orthopaedic Surgeon controls their hours, so times may change according to their schedule.

Zable lets you search specifically for an Orthopaedic Surgeon with appointments available before or after hours. Just filter the results at the top of the booking page.

Zable lets you see real-time availability for Orthopaedic Surgeons. Many Orthopaedic Surgeons offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.

Use Zable Find Care to find and book an Orthopaedic Surgeon near you.