Experienced in management of all areas of knee surgery including subspecialised Revision Knee Surgery with experience gained in Australia, the USA and UK. Dr Ashton treats Osteoarthritic Knee conditions specific to individual requirements. Many different surgical strategies are required when treating patients with different arthritic knee ‘patterns’ across a wide age group with differing activity requirements. Having carried out thousands of knee surgeries over the past 11 years in his own private practice, you can be sure Dr Ashton will tailor your surgery to give you the best possible result in managing your specific condition.
Procedures Dr Ashton has subspecialty experience in include Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, Osteotomy Surgery (ie realignment surgery), Unicompartmental Knee Surgery (partial joint surgery- i.e. medial compartment or isolated patella-femoral joint replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Revision Knee Replacement Surgery (with an interest in ‘computer assisted navigation’ for total knee replacement’).
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SPORTS KNEE MEDICINE
Having worked with surgeons specialising in treatment with professional rugby/soccer athletes in London, Edinburgh, San Diego, Chicago, Dr Ashton is able to give you the best management for your Sports Knee Injuries. Procedures include: Arthroscopic knee surgery, Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Collateral Ligament Stabilistation, Patella Stabilisation.
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KNEE TRAUMA
Dr Ashton covers trauma injuries including Knee trauma. These are usually carried out at Orange Base Hospital. If you are privately insured and wish to be treated as such please ensure you give the registrar/ reception staff your Private Health details. For some injuries and to avoid wait times Dr Ashton can transfer you to the private hospital.
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