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ANS: Our offices are open 0900 to 1700., Monday through Friday
(except holidays).
Appointments can be made by calling our 02 9650 4983 during
office hours.
Where and when do your clinics operate?
ANS: We are open Monday to Friday (except holidays) between
0900 to 1700.
Dr. Solomon's practice locations are:
Suite 29, Level 7, Prince of Wales Private, RANDWICK
Suite 903, 3 Waverley Street, BONDI JUNCTION
Mater Medical Centre, 200 Pacific Highway, NORTH SYDNEY also
has consultations
What is osteoarthritis?
ANS: Osteoarthritis (pronounced ah-stee-oh-arth-rite-iss)
is the most common form of arthritis.
It is caused by the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage is the
tough elastic material that covers and
protects the ends of bones. Bits of cartilage may break off
and cause pain and swelling in the joint between bones. This
pain and swelling is called inflammation.
Over time the cartilage may wear away entirely, and the bones
will rub together.
Osteoarthritis can affect any joint but usually affects hips,
knees, hands and spine.
Can x-rays be done in your Division?
ANS: There is an x-ray suite in our Prince of Wales Private
Hospital that is run by the Wales Imaging, which is located
in suite 27 (we are in suite 29).
Will physical therapy be required after
surgery?
ANS: Major surgery on a joint may take two or three hours
in the operating room. Getting full
range of motion, strength and flexibility back in that joint
after surgery usually takes months.
That's where pre-operative exercise and education and post-operative
physiotherapy programs
come in - to ensure you're physically and emotionally prepared
for surgery, and to maximize
your recovery after surgery. Together, such programs are among
the most important
determinants in the success of your surgery.
Do I need a doctor's referral to make an appointment
with Dr. Solomon?
ANS: As a Specialist clinic, patients need referral from
their General Practitioner, family physician or
other doctor to make an appointment at Sydney Orthopaedic
Specialists.
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