To minimise the risk of medical problems during and after your joint replacement surgery, blood tests are performed to check there are no unexpected conditions which may affect your treatment...

Dr Freeman currently performs joint replacement surgery at John Flynn Private Hospital, Tugun and Allamanda Private Hospital, Southport. One of the secretaries will explain the hospital admission...

At the time of your admission to hospital the nursing staff will assist you to prepare for surgery and will give you an approximate time as to when your surgery will take place. You will normally be...

Patients are not discharged from hospital until their wound is sealed and dry. There should be no requirement for a dressing on the wound after discharge from the hospital. Dissolving sutures are...

Patients are encouraged to gradually increase their activity level as they feel comfortable. If any problems arise after discharge from hospital you should contact Dr Freeman’s office. However, any...

The first post-operative visit is usually arranged for 6 weeks following surgery and an appointment card is placed with the patient’s notes prior to discharge. A further review with a progress x-ray...