# Dr Rhys Clark Orthopaedics

> Dr Rhys Clark is a hip and knee orthopaedic surgeon in Perth, Western Australia, specialising in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, complex revision surgery, orthopaedic oncology, and trauma. Consulting at St John of God Murdoch and Mandurah. Phone (08) 6332 6365.

## Key facts
- Surgeon: Dr Rhys Clark, orthopaedic surgeon (FRACS, FAOrthA)
- Subspecialties: hip and knee arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, orthopaedic oncology, orthopaedic trauma
- Robotic assistance is used for total and partial knee replacement, planned as a virtual pre-operation from a CT scan
- Hip replacement is offered via the minimally invasive direct anterior approach as well as the posterior approach
- Consulting locations: Murdoch (Murdoch WA 6150); Mandurah (Mandurah WA 6210)
- Operating hospitals: St John of God Murdoch, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, Perth Children's Hospital
- Areas served: Perth southern suburbs and the Peel region, including Murdoch, Fremantle, Melville, Booragoon, Bull Creek, Willetton, Canning Vale, Cockburn, Success, Applecross, Bibra Lake, Kardinya
- Phone: (08) 6332 6365
- A referral (usually from a GP) is required to claim a Medicare rebate for a specialist consultation
- Dr Clark works on a no-gap basis for privately insured knee replacement patients

## Hip
- [Hip](https://rhysclark.com.au/hip-replacement-surgery/): Hip surgery in Perth with orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark — total hip replacement including the direct anterior approach, revision surgery and gluteal tendon repair. Consulting at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Hip Arthritis](https://rhysclark.com.au/hip-replacement-surgery/hip-arthritis/): Treatment for hip osteoarthritis in Perth — why the pain is felt in the groin, what works before surgery, when hip replacement is considered, and which approach suits. Assessment with Dr Rhys Clark at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Hip Replacement](https://rhysclark.com.au/hip-replacement-surgery/hip-replacement/): Total hip replacement in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark, including the minimally invasive direct anterior approach. Surgical options, success rates, preparation and recovery.
- [Anterior Hip Replacement](https://rhysclark.com.au/hip-replacement-surgery/anterior-hip-replacement/): The direct anterior approach to hip replacement in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — how it differs from the posterior approach, what it genuinely offers, what the evidence shows at six to twelve months, and who it suits.
- [Hip Revision Surgery](https://rhysclark.com.au/hip-replacement-surgery/hip-revision-surgery/): Hip revision surgery in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark, for hip replacements affected by loosening, infection, component wear, bone loss, dislocation or fracture.
- [Bursitis / Gluteal Tendinopathy](https://rhysclark.com.au/hip-replacement-surgery/bursitis-gluteal-tendiopathy/): Gluteal tendinopathy, hip bursitis and Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) in Perth — causes of lateral hip pain and the non-surgical and surgical treatment options.

## Knee
- [Knee](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/): Knee surgery in Perth with orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark — robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery. Consulting at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Knee Arthritis](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/knee-arthritis/): Treatment options for knee osteoarthritis in Perth — when surgery is considered, which operation suits which pattern of arthritis, and what happens if you wait. Assessment with Dr Rhys Clark at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Total Knee Replacement](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/total-knee-replacement/): Robotic-assisted total knee replacement in Perth by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark. Total knee arthroplasty for advanced knee osteoarthritis, with consulting rooms at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Robotic Knee Replacement](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/robotic-knee-replacement/): Robotic-assisted knee replacement in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — how CT-based planning works, what the robot does and does not do, what the evidence actually shows, and who it suits. Consulting at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Partial Knee Replacement](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/partial-knee-replacement/): Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement in Perth by Dr Rhys Clark. Replaces only the damaged compartment of the knee, with a shorter recovery than a total knee replacement.
- [Knee Revision Surgery](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/knee-revision-surgery/): Knee revision surgery in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark, for knee replacements that have loosened, worn, become infected or failed. Complex revision arthroplasty at Murdoch and Mandurah.
- [Meniscus Tear](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/meniscus-tear/): Meniscus tear diagnosis and treatment in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark. Symptoms, when surgery is needed, and how a torn meniscus is repaired or removed by knee arthroscopy.
- [Knee Arthroscopy](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/knee-arthroscopy/): Knee arthroscopy in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat meniscus tears, cartilage damage and loose fragments. Usually a day-case procedure.
- [ACL Rupture](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/acl-rupture/): ACL rupture diagnosis and treatment in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark. Symptoms of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and how it is decided whether ACL reconstruction is needed.
- [ACL Surgery](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/acl-surgery/): ACL reconstruction in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark. How the graft is taken, what to expect from surgery, and a realistic rehabilitation timeline through to return to sport.
- [Cost of a Knee Replacement](https://rhysclark.com.au/knee-replacement-surgery/how-much-does-a-knee-replacement-cost-australia/): What a knee replacement costs in Australia across the public, private and self-funded pathways — including wait times, gap fees, and Dr Rhys Clark's no-gap policy for insured patients.
- [Total Knee Replacement FAQ](https://rhysclark.com.au/total-knee-replacement-faq/): Common questions about total knee replacement — how long it lasts, how long the operation takes, the MBS item code, driving, running, and pain behind the knee. Answered by Perth orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark.

## Oncology
- [Oncology](https://rhysclark.com.au/oncology/): Orthopaedic oncology in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark, part of the state sarcoma team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital — bone and soft tissue tumours, lipomas and metastatic bone disease.
- [Orthopaedic Oncology](https://rhysclark.com.au/oncology/orthopaedic-oncology/): Sarcoma and bone tumour surgery in Perth. Dr Rhys Clark is part of the state sarcoma team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, treating tumours of bone and soft tissue.
- [Lipoma](https://rhysclark.com.au/oncology/lipoma/): Lipoma diagnosis and removal in Perth with sarcoma specialist Dr Rhys Clark — how a benign fatty lump is distinguished from a liposarcoma, and when surgery is worth considering.
- [Metastatic Disease](https://rhysclark.com.au/oncology/metastatic-disease/): Treatment of cancer that has spread to bone, in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — how metastatic bone lesions are assessed and when surgery is needed to prevent or fix a fracture.

## Trauma
- [Trauma](https://rhysclark.com.au/trauma/): Orthopaedic trauma surgery in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — upper and lower limb fractures, hip fractures, knee injuries, and foot and ankle trauma. Trauma patients are prioritised.
- [Upper Limb Trauma](https://rhysclark.com.au/trauma/upper-limb-trauma/): Upper limb trauma treatment in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — shoulder, collarbone, upper arm, elbow and wrist fractures. Many are treated without surgery.
- [Lower Limb Trauma](https://rhysclark.com.au/trauma/lower-limb-trauma/): Lower limb trauma surgery in Perth with Dr Rhys Clark — hip fractures, fractured thigh bones, knee injuries, and foot and ankle trauma. Trauma patients are prioritised.

## Team
- [Dr Rhys Clark](https://rhysclark.com.au/about/dr-rhys-clark/): Hip & Knee Surgeon. Dr Rhys Clark is a Perth orthopaedic surgeon specialising in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, complex revision surgery, and orthopaedic oncology.
- [Dr Peter Garnett](https://rhysclark.com.au/about/dr-peter-garnett/): Specialist Anaesthetist. Dr Peter Garnett is a specialist anaesthetist working with Dr Rhys Clark's surgical team, using contemporary techniques to enhance recovery after surgery.
- [Dr Owen Gray](https://rhysclark.com.au/about/dr-owen-gray/): Specialist Anaesthetist. Dr Owen Gray is a specialist anaesthetist working with Dr Rhys Clark's surgical team, with subspecialty fellowship training in regional anaesthesia.
- [Dr Michael Truelove](https://rhysclark.com.au/about/dr-michael-truelove/): Specialist Anaesthetist. Dr Michael Truelove is a specialist anaesthetist working with Dr Rhys Clark's surgical team in Perth.

## Articles
- [Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement: What It Actually Means for You as a Patient](https://rhysclark.com.au/robotic-assisted-knee-replacement-what-it-means-for-patients/): Does a robot do the surgery? Perth orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rhys Clark explains what robotic-assisted knee replacement actually involves, and what it means for your result.
- [Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Hip Replacement in Perth](https://rhysclark.com.au/choosing-the-right-surgeon-for-your-hip-replacement-in-perth/): How to choose the right hip replacement surgeon in Perth — surgical approaches, experience, patient outcomes and the care environment that supports recovery.
- [Will I Regain the Ability to Run After Knee Replacement Surgery?](https://rhysclark.com.au/will-i-regain-the-ability-to-run-after-knee-replacement-surgery/): Can you run again after knee replacement surgery? Dr Rhys Clark in Perth explains the factors affecting recovery, rehabilitation and return to activity.
- [The Path to Wellness: Navigating ACL Reconstruction at Rhys Clark Orthopaedics](https://rhysclark.com.au/navigating-acl-reconstruction-perth/): Regain stability and confidence with ACL reconstruction surgery in Perth at Rhys Clark Orthopaedics, restoring your knee health and athletic potential.

## Contact
- Phone: (08) 6332 6365
- Murdoch: St John of God Medical Clinic, Suite 10, 100 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch WA 6150
- Mandurah: SJOG Consulting Rooms, 117 Anstruther Road, Mandurah WA 6210
- [Contact & booking](https://rhysclark.com.au/contact/)