Dr Rob Elliott, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Shoulder, Hip, Knee & Elbow Specialist

Hip Surgeon

Hip

Preservation & Direct Anterior Replacement

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Anterior Hip Replacement
 

Conditions Treated:

  • Femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI)

  • CAM lesion debridement

  • Pincer Deformity

  • Labral tear

  • Os Acetabuli

  • Cartilage injury

  • Loose bodies

  • Ligament teres tears

  • Snapping hip

  • Gluteal tendon tears

  • Trochanteric bursitis

  • Psoas Tendonopathy

  • Piriformis syndrome

  • Deformity post SUFE (slipped upper femoral epiphysis)

  • Avascular necrosis of the femoral head

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Inflammatory arthritis

 
 

hip Surgery:

Where possible Dr Elliott performs keyhole (arthroscopy) surgery to minimise scarring, post-operative pain and reduce risk of infection. 

Arthroscopic procedures performed:

  • Labral Repair

  • Femoral Osteochondroplasty

  • Acetabular Osteochondroplasty

  • Removal of loose bodies

  • Ligamentum teres debridement

  • Microfracture for cartilage defect

  • Chondroplasty

  • Psoas Tendon fractional release

  • Iliotibial band (ITB) lengthening

  • Abductor tendon repair

  • Bursectomy

Dr Elliott performs open surgery on the hip including: