Utilising the world’s most advanced orthopaedic technology, right here in Rockhampton
Optimising patient outcomes through improved surgical precision and accuracy.
Dr Glenn Gomez, Orthopaedic Surgeon Rockhampton
Dr Glenn Gomez is an experienced, Australian trained, Orthopaedic surgeon with a sub speciality interest in robotic joint replacement of the hip and knee. Dr Gomez graduated from Monash University Medical School, with first class honours, in 2004.
Dr Gomez subsequently went on to complete his Orthopaedic surgical training in Victoria and Tasmania and has trained in some of the most highly regarded orthopaedic hospitals in Melbourne.
Why choose robotic assisted joint replacement surgery?
Joint replacements have been a successful treatment for arthritis for a number of decades. Over this time we have learnt that a number of factors are important in both the successful functioning and the longevity of joint replacements. One of the most important of these factors is the positioning of the prosthetic components.
Adequate positioning of the components is essential to prevent instability, wear and loosening of the joint replacement.
Advanced technology, done locally.
Dr Gomez uses the advanced, cutting edge, Mako robotic technology to perform all his joint replacement procedures locally at the Hillcrest Hospital Rockhampton.
The process begins with a CT scan of the hip or knee. This allows the joint to be visualised in 3 dimensions. Accurate preoperative planning is then undertaken to precisely size and position the prosthetic components to each patients unique and specific anatomy.
