Mr. Sam Patten is an orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in joint replacement surgery.
Please click on each link to find out more about his services.
To learn more about Total Knee Replacement surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
For Uni Knee Replacement Surgery to be considered, your condition must usually be limited to one or two compartments of your knee. Mr. Patten will discuss your options with you, and determine whether a Uni Knee Replacement is a viable option in your particular situation.
To learn more about Uni Knee Replacement surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
To learn more about Knee ACL reconstruction surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Knee Osteotomy is commonly performed on younger patients who at the time may be too young for a Total Knee Replacement. Total Knee Replacements wear out quicker in people under the age of 55 than in people over the age of 70 mainly due to the higher activity levels of younger people.
To learn more about Knee Osteotomy surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Hip Replacement can relieve pain, help your hip joint function, and restore normal walking and more demanding movements. Hip Replacement surgery has a very high success rate, and can offer an incredible quality of life improvement to patients.
To learn more about Total Hip Replacement surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
During Hip Arthroscopy, Mr. Patten inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your hip joint. The camera displays pictures on a screen, and Mr. Patten will use the live images to guide miniature surgical instruments.
If you are the right candidate for hip arthroscopy surgery it may restore function, improve bio mechanics and help alleviate pain.
To learn more about Hip Arthroscopy surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
As a result the anterior approach to hip replacement surgery offers both a speedier recovery and long term satisfaction when compared to conservative approaches.
To learn more about the anterior approach to Total Hip Replacement surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Mr. Patten has performed a large number of Hip Revision Surgery; making him a specialist in this area.
To learn more about Revision Hip Surgery we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Most Hip Fractures and Trauma are treated with fixation of screws, rods and implantable prosthesis. Depending on the nature of your condition the appropriate treatment option will be considered.
To learn more about Hip and Trauma Fractures we welcome you to use our Patient Resource Centre or alternatively call us on 03 9928-6262 and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.