Knee, Hip, Shoulder Surgeon - Orthopaedic Specialist Katoomba

Visit Western Orthopaedics specialist centre in the Blue Mountains. Our Katoomba Centre is conveniently located a short walk from the district centre on Park Street.

We provide quality care and tailored treatment plans for our patients’ individual needs. If you are experiencing ongoing hip, knee or shoulder pain, take one of our quizzes to determine your percentage score.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Shoulder Stabilisation
Total Shoulder Replacements
Total or Partial Knee Replacements
Hip Arthroscopy
Athroplasty Procedures
Prosthesis

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Centre Details

Timing:- Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Address:- 61 Parke Street Katoomba, NSW, 2780

Phone:- 1300 617275 or (02) 4782 8400

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THE HIP QUIZ

Oxford Hip Questionnaire

*1. How would you describe the pain you usually have in your hip? *

None
Very Mild
Mild
Moderate
Severe

* 2. Have you been troubled by pain from your hip in bed at night? *

No nights
Only 1 or 2 nights
Some nights
Most nights
Every night

* 3. Have you had any sudden, severe pain (shooting, stabbing, or spasms) from your affected hip? *

No days
Only 1 or 2 days
Some days
Most days
Every day

* 4. Have you been limping when walking because of your hip? *

Rarely/never
Sometimes or just at first
Often, not just at first
Most of the time
All of the time

* 5. For how long have you been able to walk before the pain in your hip becomes severe (with or without a walking aid)? *

No pain for 30 minutes or more
16 to 30 minutes
5 to 15 minutes
Around the house only
Not at all

* 6. Have you been able to climb a flight of stairs? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 7. Have you been able to put on a pair of socks, stockings or tights? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 8. After a meal (sat at a table), how painful has it been for you to stand up from a chair because of your hip? *

Not at all painful
Slightly painful
Moderately painful
Very painful
Unbearable

* 9. Have you had any trouble getting in and out of a car or using public transportation because of your hip? *

No trouble at all
Very little trouble
Moderate trouble
Extreme difficulty
Impossible to do

* 10. Have you had any trouble with washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your hip? *

No trouble at all
Very little trouble
Moderate trouble
Extreme difficulty
Impossible to do

* 11. Could you do the household shopping on your own? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 12. How much has pain from your hip interfered with your usual work, including housework? *

Not at all
A little bit
Moderately
Greatly
Totally

THE KNEE QUIZ

Oxford Knee Questionnaire

* 1. How would you describe the pain you usually have in your knee? *

None
Very Mild
Mild
Moderate
Severe

* 2. Have you had any trouble washing and drying yourself (all over) because of your knee? *

No trouble at all
Very little trouble
Moderate trouble
Extreme difficulty
Impossible to do

* 3. Have you had any trouble getting in and out of the car or using public transport because of your knee? (With or without a stick) *

No trouble at all
Very little trouble
Moderate trouble
Extreme difficulty
Impossible to do

* 4. For how long are you able to walk before the pain in your knee becomes s eve re? (With or without a stick) *

No pain > 60 min
16 - 60 minutes
5 - 15 minutes
Around the house only
Impossible to do

* 5. After a meal (sat at a table), how painful has it been for you to stand up from a chair because of your knee? *

Not at all painful
Slightly painful
Moderately pain
Very painful
Unbearable

* 6. Have you been limping when walking, because of your knee? *

Rarely / never
Sometimes or just at first
Often, not just at first
Most of the time
All of the time

* 7. Could you kneel down and get up again afterwards? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 8. Are you troubled by pain in your knee at night in bed? *

Not at all
Only one or two nights
Some nights
Most nights
Every night

* 9. How much has pain from your knee interfered with your usual work? (including housework) *

Not at all
A little bit
Moderately
Greatly
Totally

* 10. Have you felt that your knee might suddenly give way or let you down? *

Rarely / Never
Sometimes or just at first
Often, not at first
Most of the time
All the time

* 11. Could you do household shopping on your own? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 12. Could you walk down a flight of stairs? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

THE SHOULDER QUIZ

Oxford Shoulder Questionnaire

* 1. How would you describe the worst pain you had from your shoulder? *

None
Very Mild
Mild
Moderate
Severe

* 2. Have you had any trouble dressing yourself because of your shoulder? *

No trouble at all
Very little trouble
Moderate trouble
Extreme difficulty
Impossible to do

* 3. Have you had any trouble getting in and out of a car or using public transport because of your shoulder? *

No trouble at all
Very little trouble
Moderate trouble
Extreme difficulty
Impossible to do

* 4. Have you been able to use a knife and fork at the same time? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 5. Could you do the household shopping on your own? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 6. Could you carry a tray containing a plate of food across a room? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 7. Could you brush/comb your hair with the affected arm? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 8. How would you describe the pain you usually had from your shoulder? *

None
Very mild
Mild
Moderate
Severe

* 9. Could you hang your clothes up in a wardrobe, using the affected arm? (whichever you tend to use) *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With great difficulty
No, impossible

* 10. Have you been able to wash and dry yourself under both arms? *

Yes, easily
With little difficulty
With moderate difficulty
With extreme difficulty
No, impossible

* 11. How much has pain from your shoulder interfered with your usual work (including housework)? *

Not at all
A little bit
Moderately
Greatly
Totally

* 12. Have you been troubled by pain from your shoulder in bed at night? *

No nights
Only 1 or 2 nights
Some nights
Most nights
Every night

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