Services
Orthopaedic services in Whanganui
OrthoDocs provides private orthopaedic assessment in Whanganui, with a main focus on hip and knee arthritis, joint replacement and revision arthroplasty. Referrals are also accepted for selected shoulder, elbow, hand, foot and ankle concerns. Spine conditions are not routinely assessed through OrthoDocs.
Assessment aims to clarify the likely source of symptoms and the practical options available. Surgery is discussed only when it fits the diagnosis, imaging, symptoms and goals.
How assessment works
Referral
Appointments are usually arranged after referral or clinic review.
Review
Imaging, reports and previous treatment are considered when available.
Assessment
Symptoms, examination findings and practical goals are discussed.
Planning
Advice may include non-operative management, further imaging, injections, rehabilitation, monitoring, onward referral or surgery where clinically appropriate.
Choose the area you need help with
Hip and knee
Hip and knee arthritis, replacement and revision concerns.
Hand and wrist
Carpal tunnel, Dupuytren’s disease and selected hand or wrist concerns.
Selected injection options
PRP may be discussed for selected tendon or joint conditions after assessment.
Other orthopaedic conditions
Selected shoulder, elbow, foot and ankle referrals are considered after triage. Spine conditions are not routinely assessed.
Individual services
Hip replacement assessment
For hip arthritis, groin pain, stiffness or reduced walking tolerance.
Knee replacement assessment
For knee arthritis, swelling, stiffness or reduced confidence with walking.
Revision hip replacement assessment
Assessment for pain or concerns after a previous hip replacement.
Revision knee replacement assessment
Assessment for pain or concerns after a previous knee replacement.
Carpal tunnel syndrome and surgery
Assessment for numbness, pins and needles, night symptoms and hand weakness.
Dupuytren’s disease and surgery
Assessment for palm thickening, cords and finger contracture affecting hand function.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Cautious discussion of PRP for selected tendon or joint conditions after assessment.
Other orthopaedic conditions
For referrals outside the listed service pages, triage helps confirm whether OrthoDocs is the right pathway. Spine conditions are usually best directed to an appropriate spine service.
Not sure where to start?
If you are unsure whether a referral is suitable, the clinic can advise what information is needed and whether an appointment pathway is appropriate.