Orthopaedics — South Canterbury
Orthopaedic surgery or orthopaedics is the service for conditions involving the bones, joints and muscles (the musculoskeletal system).
Contact us
For patient related queries to the orthopaedic service at Timaru Hospital, contact the orthopaedic secretaries.
- Phone: 03 687 2387
- Phone: 03 687 2260
Where to find us
Orthopaedics outpatients is at:
Level 1, Timaru Hospital
Queen Street
Timaru
Orthopaedics surgical ward is at:
Level 5, Timaru Hospital
Queen Street
Timaru
Hospital map — Timaru Hospital
Services we provide
Orthopaedic surgeons use surgical and nonsurgical ways to treat the musculoskeletal effects of:
- trauma
- sports injuries
- degenerative diseases
- infections
- tumours
- congenital disorders.
The service covers a broad range of conditions. These commonly include:
- joint replacements and revisions, for example hip replacement
- arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery to the knee and shoulder.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury provides inpatient, day patient and outpatient treatment for patients needing specialist orthopaedic care.
Referral information
You will usually be referred to orthopaedic surgery by your healthcare provider or from the emergency department.