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Heynen, Garry Felix

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Contact Details

Ascot Hosp, Lvl 3
90 Green Lane East
Remuera
Auckland 1050

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Phone09 520 9395
Fax09 520 9396
Mobile021 976 490
Other numberA/h: 09 524 9501
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About
Areas of Specialisation
Joint Replacement Surgery, Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement, Computer-Navigated Surgery

Qualifications/Memberships
BHB (Auckland) 1979, MBChB (Auckland) 1982, FRACS (Orthopaedics) 1990

Description of Specialisation
Orthopaedic Surgery subspecialising in Arthritis & Joint Reconstructive Surgery. Subspecialty practice in Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, Primary Joint Replacement, Assessment & Management of the Painful Joint Replacement, Management of the consequences of CDH & Major Joint Deformity, Major Allograft Joint Reconstructive Surgery

Year of Registration
Medical Practitioner: 1982
Specialist: 1991

Specialist Experience
Joint Replacement Fellowship – Royal Adelaide Hosp 1989–90
Joint Replacement Fellowship – Massachusetts General Hosp, Boston 1990
Joint Replacement Fellowship – Institute of Bone & Joint Disorders, Phoenix, Arizona 1990–91
Orthopaedic Surgeon (Full-time) – Auckland Hosp 1991–94

Specialist Training
New Zealand Orthopaedic Training Scheme, FRACS 1989

Current Position
Sub-Specialist Joint Replacement Surgeon (Full-time) – Private Practice
Categories
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Knee Surgery
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Surgery
Definitions
The head of the femur (thigh bone) meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the ‘ball and socket’ of the hip joint. The bone surfaces of the hip joint can become worn with age andmoreA joint is any area where two bones are attached to allow movement of body parts, and is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. Joint replacement surgery, known as arthroplasty, amoreKnee surgery includes knee replacement surgery or arthroplasty, to remove part or all of a damaged or diseased knee joint. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the joint surfaces withmoreOrthopaedic surgery is concerned with treating conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Orthopaedic surgeons use bothmore