Mr Tony Lamberton BHB, MBChB, FRACS (Orth), FNZOrthA GRACE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE | TAURANGA

(07) 543 1855

APPOINTMENTS

About My Hip Practice

Approximately half of my practice is in the evaluation and treatment
of adult hip problems, including:

  • Primary (first time) Hip Replacement surgery
  • Revision Total Hip Replacement surgery
  • Bone grafting and Reconstruction surgery
  • Consequences of hip fracture
  • Consequences of childhood hip disorders e.g. CDH, dysplasia, SUFE
  • Impingement syndromes of the hip
  • Sporting disorders and muscle problems
  • Evaluation of problematic Hip Replacements
X-ray of Total Knee Joint Replacement

I perform over 100 hip surgeries a year, predominantly primary and revision total hip replacements.

Normal Anatomy of the Hip Joint

How does the Hip joint work? Find out more in this web based movie.

Femoro Acetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular Impingement FAI is a condition resulting from abnormal pressure and friction between the ball and socket of the hip joint resulting in pain and progressive hip dysfunction. This when left untreated leads to the development of secondary osteoarthritis of the hip.

Osteoarthritis

Find out more in this web based movie.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis literally means inflammation of a joint. However, it is used as a general term to describe any issue with joints.

The commonest form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. This condition is often referred to as “wear and tear”, and can affect any adult over the age of 40.

Click on the topics below to find out more from the Orthopaedic connection website of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.