Auckland Orthopaedic Surgeon
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FRACS (Orth) · NZOA
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Southern Cross Affiliated Provider
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ACC Accredited
Surgical procedures Mr Gormack performs for knee conditions, from arthroscopic surgery to total knee replacement and complex revision work.
Keyhole surgery through 2–3 small incisions for meniscal, cartilage and ligament problems.
Procedure detailHamstring or patellar tendon graft used to replace the torn ACL. 12-month rehabilitation.
Procedure detailComputer-navigated knee replacement, over 100 performed annually. 90-minute procedure.
Procedure detailRobotic-arm-guided knee replacement for precision component alignment.
Procedure detailRe-doing a failed previous knee replacement, including ATTUNE Revision Knee System.
Procedure detailMPFL reconstruction or tibial tuberosity osteotomy — 90–95% success preventing further dislocation.
Procedure detailRealignment osteotomy for younger patients with single-compartment knee arthritis.
Procedure detailHigh tibial osteotomy is a joint-preserving procedure offered to younger, more active patients with single-compartment knee arthritis — most often medial-compartment osteoarthritis associated with a varus ("bow-legged") alignment.
The tibia is partially divided and realigned to shift weight-bearing across the joint away from the worn compartment, then fixed with a plate and screws. This unloads the arthritic side, relieves pain and can delay or avoid the need for knee replacement.
Recovery involves a period of protected weight-bearing followed by physiotherapy. Most patients return to active recreation between 4 and 6 months after surgery.
A GP, physiotherapist or other health professional can refer you to Gormack Orthopaedics. You are welcome to call our rooms with any questions about the process.
