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No Gap joint replacements

No Gap Joint Replacements: Stress-Free Recovery

The most important part of going through the process of a joint replacement is finding a surgical team you are comfortable with and provide an excellent service. Another important consideration is the financial aspects, and can certainly be an added stress for many people.

In order to help with this certain health funds have teamed up with designated hospitals to develop a ‘No Gap’ point replacement programme. This is a comprehensive programme that covers all aspects of patient care, including surgeon, anaesthetist, surgical assistant and postoperative physiotherapy being included in the package.

We have provided this service for over 3 years now and have been delighted to help people get through their surgery without the added worry of financial out of pocket costs. We run the program with Medibank, NIB and HCF, and it’s likely more health funds will engage with hospitals to run joint replacements this way in the future.

If you would like some more information on the program and how we can help, please get in contact with one of our friendly team below.

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Workcover Injuries

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Fracture Clinic

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Fractures

In 2021-22, fractures accounted for 8.2% of workplace injuries (a fracture is a broken bone).

Your bones are strong and can bend a little when force is applied. If the force is too great, though, the bone may crack, break or shatter.

Signs and symptoms of fractures.

If you’ve fractured a bone, you may experience:

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Bruising or discolouration
  • Weakness
  • Difficulty moving the limb

You may also notice that the limb looks odd. If you’ve sustained an open fracture, the bone may be visible through the skin and there may be bleeding.
Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a fracture.

Types of fractures

Common fracture types include:
– Stable fracture – the bone is broken but not displaced (its ends line up neatly)

  • Compound/open fracture – the skin is broken and the bone may (or may not) be visible. Infection is a real concern.
  • Transverse fracture – the fracture line is horizontal
  • Oblique fracture – the fracture is on an angle
  • Comminuted fracture – the bone has shattered into at least 3 pieces

Types of fractures

To diagnose and treat a broken bone, Dr Bali may:

  • Examine you
  • Order X-rays to show clear images of your bone
  • Decide if surgery is necessary – many fractures can be set without surgery but it is required in some cases
  • Immobilise your bone in a cast or splint for several weeks.
    Once the cast is removed, Dr Bali may recommend physiotherapy to help you regain your strength and range of motion.