The Best Hip or Knee Surgeon in Adelaide - How do you Choose?

When you need to choose a hip or knee surgeon, the selection of the best specialist for you is important.

There have been many recent advances in the field of hip and knee surgery. Whether you need an arthroscopy, an ACL reconstruction or a hip or knee replacement, there are now many approaches and specialists to choose from.

The process of finding the best surgeon for you that is both suitable and located in Adelaide can be daunting.

How do I find the best hip or knee surgeon?

Outcomes of Surgery

All surgeons are required to participate in a regular peer reviewed audit of the clinical results of their surgery such as the rate of infection and other complications. Detailed data on the long term results of their own hip replacement and knee replacement procedures is also readily available for all Australian surgeons. If your surgeon is confident in their results they should be happy to share this with you. As an example my results are available here:

Reviews

More and more patients are sharing their experiences on platforms such as Google Reviews and Facebook. While not definitive, they can add some perspective on a particular clinic and past patients’ satisfaction. To find these reviews do a Google search using your surgeon’s name and click on ‘Reviews’ or ‘Google reviews’. For example:

Sanel Kalender

Dr. Bauze has been wonderful to work with! The office is very nice and the staff are super helpful and kind. Dr. Bauze always answers my long list of questions, and makes me feel well cared for. I highly recommend Dr. Bauze and SPORTSMED SA Day Surgery and Hospital if you are looking for an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Specialist!

Lind.Roger Foreman

Fantastic outcome. Professional and caring. Sports med hospital first class would definitely recommend Dr Bauze and Sports Med.

Margaret Elfenbein

I love the way Dr. Bauze and Sportsmed stay with you from the point of injury to complete healing.

Laura Willis

  Recommends Dr Adrian Bauze

Top notch surgeon, I loved everything about my experience with Sportsmed and Dr Bauze. The staff at Sportsmed were brilliant explained everything thoroughly, were always there to listen and help with my stay in hospital and at home recovery, the cleaning staff were lovely very well mannered and pleasant to talk, the meals were delicious and very healthy. I even had a glass of wine with my meals. Highly recommend Dr Bauze to anyone.

Google Search

Dr Google is also a valuable resource. Not only for information about anatomy and procedure details, but also when researching a doctor’s experience and subspecialty focus.

It is important to understand that your surgeon has the focus, experience and current training to resolve your specific problem as well as a commitment to research, innovation and to advance the field of hip and knee surgery.

Details of my qualifications and experience can be found here: Read More

General Practitioner

Another excellent source of advice would be your general practitioner. They are trusted gatekeepers for specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons specialising in the hip and knee.

Your GP is familiar with your medical history, and may also have several patients with firsthand experience with specific surgeons, clinics and hospitals.

Past Patients

It is also common to talk with other patients who can give you a perspective of not only the surgeon and his or her ability but also the preoperative and postoperative care offered.

How to choose the best hip or knee surgeon

Here is a checklist that covers the key points in selecting the hip or knee surgeon. Does your specialist offer:

• Suitable qualifications and training in specific procedures being considered
• Experience with hundreds or thousands of successful procedures
• Statistics on results of their surgery, preferably independently audited
• Peer recognition or third party accreditation from a “Centre of Excellence”
• Proper resources and support staff for the provision of postsurgical care
• Clear costing and policies for your procedure
• Easy access to your doctor if needed
• Convenient location for consulting and your procedure
• Evidence of active participating in continuing education as a participant and as a teacher

Feel Comfortable

From a subjective viewpoint, you should feel comfortable with your doctor and feel free to ask any questions about your treatment.

Your doctor should take the time to listen to you and clear any doubts that you might have.

Ideally your hip or knee surgery should be performed at a facility that is a recognized “Centre of Excellence” which would ensure that

• The facility has performed the required number of hip or knee surgeries in the last year with excellent outcomes
• The staff have undergone training specific to hip and knee procedures, and
• There is a patient coordinator who is your first point of contact from start to finish throughout your recovery journey.

If you would like to have your hip or knee questions answered, we recommend you request an appointment with Dr Bauze online or by emailing us using the form on this page.