Refer a Knee Patient | Melbourne Knee Centre

“This is a high-volume knee practice by definition. In one year, we manage a volume and complexity of knee presentations that could otherwise take several years to see. That enables us to recognise patterns and drive more individualised treatment.”

Mr Nathan White
Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty knee training

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A rare depth of expertise in knees

Melbourne Knee Centre provides integrated knee assessment and management through an extensive multidisciplinary team.

Our orthopaedic expertise is not diffused across different joints but is exclusively focused on the knee. Our subspecialty surgical skills have been refined through many years of high-volume knee surgery, enabling a considered approach to diagnosis and care tailored to each patient’s anatomy, injury pattern, tissue quality, activity level and goals.

We manage common and complex knee concerns, including ACL injuries, knee replacements and arthroscopic knee surgery, supported by a multidisciplinary team offering non-surgical pathways and post-operative rehabilitation.

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Referrer relationships

Melbourne Knee Centre is not built around a distant or closed-door model. It is intended to be a place you can contact when you need to discuss a patient, clarify the next step or work through a question that sits in the grey zone.

We value strong referral relationships and recognise the role of GPs, physiotherapists and sports doctors in identifying knee problems, guiding management and supporting patients over the long term.

“I was a physiotherapist before I became an orthopaedic surgeon. And when I was a junior physio and didn’t have the connections, it’s a big hurdle to pick up the phone and call a surgeon. Now, as a surgeon, I encourage referrers to get in touch. If someone has a question, it’s often easier if they do that and get the advice they need for the patient.”

Mr Nathan White Orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty knee training

Who and when to refer

Melbourne Knee Centre has the skills and resources to deal with any knee problem, at any age.

We are trusted with the care of elite athletes with complex knee injuries. We are often able to accommodate urgent referrals, providing assessment, reassurance and a clearer path forward.

We also treat seniors, weekend warriors and other patients with knee injuries, persistent instability and degenerative knee conditions. We encourage timely referrals for these patients. Early review within a high-volume knee practice can help clarify the diagnosis, define the right pathway sooner and reduce the risk of unnecessary delay.

Referrals may be appropriate for patients who need assessment or advice regarding:

For regional patients, we work hard to minimise travel by offering telehealth consultations and liaising with local treatment teams.

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How to refer

Referrals that include relevant history, clinical findings and available imaging assist with triage and enable us to plan the most appropriate next step. Referrals also enable patients to access Medicare rebates.

For referrers

Sub-specialised knee care with a collaborative clinical approach

“This is a high-volume knee practice by definition. In one year, we manage a volume and complexity of knee presentations that could otherwise take several years to see. That enables us to recognise patterns and drive more individualised treatment.”

For Referrers

A rare depth of expertise in knees

For Referrers

Referrer relationships

Who and when to refer

Referrals may be appropriate for patients who need assessment or advice regarding:

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How to refer

You can refer to Melbourne Knee Centre by:

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