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Scope of Practice

This page outlines the conditions and procedures managed at Sports Orthopaedic Surgery Centre, to help you determine whether a referral is appropriate for your patient.

Conditions Commonly Treated

01
ACL

  • ACL Reconstruction

02
Knee

  • PCL and Multi-ligament reconstruction

  • Meniscal Repair

  • Patellar Stabilisation Surgery

  • Knee Arthritis Solutions
    - High Tibial Osteotomy
    - Partial Knee replacement
    - Total Knee Replacement, computer assisted

Conditions Commonly Treated

  • ACL Tears

  • Meniscus tears

  • Rotator cuff tears

  • Shoulder dislocation/instability

  • Cartilage defects

  • Tendon injuries

  • Sports-related fractures

  • Osteoarthritis of the knee

03
Shoulder

  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

  • Shoulder Stabilisation Solutions
    - Arthroscopy
    - Open
    - Bone Block

  • Shoulder Replacement, Anatomic and Reverse

  • AC Joint Surgery

Diagnostic and Treatment Services

  • Clinical assessment and diagnosis

  • Coordination of diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI)

  • Image-guided or in-clinic injections

  • Non-surgical management (activity modification, bracing, rehabilitation referral)

  • Arthroscopic and open surgical procedures

  • Day-stay or inpatient surgery at Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital

Patient Groups

  • [Confirm age range treated — e.g. adults only, or adolescents and adults — and any other relevant scope notes, such as whether elite/competitive athletes are a particular focus.]

Funding Types Accepted

We accept referrals for paients under:

  • ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) claims

  • Private and insured patients

  • Publicly funded/contracted referrals???

When to Refer

Consider referring a patient to us if they have:

  • A suspected significant ACL, knee, or shoulder injury not settling with initial management

  • An acute sports injury requiring specialist assessment

  • Imaging findings suggestive of a surgical condition

If you're unsure whether a referral is appropriate, please contact us directly via our Make a Referral page