Specialist Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Dr. Ben Schwarz is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty interest in disorders of the hip and knee as well as general orthopaedic trauma. He has completed sub-specialty fellowships both locally and internationally focusing on hip and knee replacements as well as sport injuries of the knee.
Our orthopaedic practice is focused on restoring function and quality of life.
This website provides information relating to the practice, the common conditions treated and the procedures performed by Dr Ben Schwarz.
WHAT WE DO
The following general points are important to consider:
- Discuss any medications you are taking with Dr Ben Schwarz and your anaesthetist to see which ones should be stopped before surgery.
- If you are overweight, losing weight before surgery will help decrease the risk of complications but you must not diet in the month prior to joint replacement surgery to ensure that you are well nourished at the time of operation.
- If you are taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications, you will need to stop taking them one week before surgery to minimise bleeding.
- If you smoke, you should attempt to stop in order to reduce your surgical risks and improve your recovery.
- Any infections or tooth, bladder or bowel problems need to be treated before joint replacement surgery to reduce the risk of a joint infection. Joint replacement surgery should not be performed while there is an active infection elsewhere in the body.
- Avoid gardening or activities which are likely to result in skin lacerations/abrasions in the fortnight leading up to surgery. These may lead to cancellation and rescheduling of your surgery.
- Eat a well-balanced diet.
- Shower using an anti-septic soap in the 24 hours prior to surgery to reduce the bacterial load on the surface of the skin.
Our goal is to deliver quality of care in a courteous, respectful, and compassionate manner. We hope you will allow us to care for you and to be the first and best choice for healthcare.
We will work with you to develop individualised care plans, including management of chronic diseases. We are committed to being the region's premier healthcare network providing patient centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence.
- We conduct a range of tests to help us work out why you're not feeling well and determine the right treatment for you.
- Our expert doctors, nurses and allied health professionals manage patients with a broad range of medical issues.
- We offer a wide range of care and support to our patients, from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation.
He has completed sub-specialty fellowships both locally and internationally focusing on hip and knee replacements as well as sport injuries of the knee.
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