This is a general orthopaedic clinic where referrals from the Emergency Department, post-op reviews and urgent GP referrals are seen.

Referrals are also accepted for joint replacement surgery and fractures. Eastern Health no longer offers hip arthroscopy.

 

Aligning Clinical Services:

Eastern Health has recently undergone an expert review into the services and procedures provided at our campuses. 

As a result, the location of Orthopaedic clinic appointments has recently changed. 

We no longer provide this service at Eastern Health Maroondah. 

You can find car parking and public transport options on our Locations Page

We aim to provide the very best care and treatment for our community. 

Thank you for your support. 

Clinics Clinic Locations 
Orthopaedic Clinic

Eastern Health Box Hill
Osteoarthritis Hip and Knee Service (OAHKS)

Eastern Health Box Hill

Patients will be triaged according to their presenting problem and where possible, offered an appointment in a clinic location closest to their home address (subject to appointment availability and waiting times).

Referral to Eastern Health Orthopaedic Clinics is not appropriate for:

  • Patients who require hip arthroscopy (Eastern Health no longer offers hip arthroscopy)

Information is available on HealthPathway Melbourne for assistance in managing your patient’s condition. This includes what investigations you need to perform prior to referring to a specialist and what information you need to include in the referral.  If you require login access to HealthPathways, contact info@healthpathwaysmelbourne.org.au.

For conditions listed below, refer to the Statewide Referral Criteria for Specialist Clinics:

  • Osteoarthritis of the knee
  • Other knee conditions
  • Osteoarthritis of the hip
  • Other hip conditions
  • Progressive lower back pain
  • Shoulder trauma
  • Osteoarthritis of the shoulder
  • Other non-traumatic shoulder conditions

For all other Orthopaedic conditions, please continue to refer as per clinical assessment and need, with all relevant imaging sent prior to the appointment.

General Practitioners may send patients with fractures they have treated for review to the Orthopaedic clinic.

Hand problems are best sent to Plastic Surgery Clinic which incorporates the hand therapy service.

For referral information, including how to refer electronically, see Specialist (Outpatients) Clinics.

If your patient’s condition deteriorates, please send an updated referral via HealthLink SmartForms selecting the Referral Continuation “Amended referral/update previously sent referral” with additional clinical information. 

Emergency cases should be sent to the Emergency Department.