The Orthopaedic Suite

According to applications for board certification from 1999 to 2003, the top 25 most common procedures (in order) performed by Orthopaedic Surgeons are as follows:

• Knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy
• Shoulder arthroscopy and decompression
• Carpal tunnel release
• Knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty
• Removal of support implant
• Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
• Knee replacement
• Repair of femoral neck fracture
• Repair of trochanteric fracture
• Debridement of skin/muscle/bone/fracture
• Knee arthroscopy repair of both menisci
• Hip replacement
• Shoulder arthroscopy/distal clavicle excision
• Repair of rotator cuff tendon
• Repair fracture of radius (bone)/Ulna
• Laminectomy
• Repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type)
• Shoulder arthroscopy and debridement
• Lumbar spinal fusion
• Repair fracture of the distal part of radius
• Low back intervertebral disc surgery
• Incise finger tendon sheath
• Repair of ankle fracture (fibula)
• Repair of femoral shaft fracture
• Repair of trochanteric fracture

The above list is not exhaustive. As well as providing care of the common general Orthopaedic procedures we provide specialist care in spine surgery and trauma. In summary our practice provides comprehensive care and diagnosis of Orthopaedic elective and trauma problems including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, soft tissue procedures, joint replacement and spine surgery as well as offering advice and surgical management if necessary for trauma patients attending the Vista Clinic.

Mr. Joe Sparkes F.R.C.S.I., F.R.C.S. (Trauma & Orth.)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr. Sèamus Morris A.F.R.C.S.I., F.R.C.S. (Trauma & Orth.)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr. Joe Sparkes and Mr. Seamus Morris Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons provide clinical care at the Orthopaedic Suite in Vista Primary Care.

We aim to provide a comprehensive assessment, investigation and treatment of musculo-skeletal disorders and have extensive experience in the management of traumatic and non traumatic orthopaedic conditions including arthroscopy, joint replacement and surgery of the spine.

Attendance at the clinic is by referral from a Family Practitioner, Hospital Consultant, Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. Please bring any relevant letters or results of investigations including Scans or X-ray’s along with you when you attend for an appointment.

We aim to provide early assessment, investigations and treatment to our patients and an urgent referral service for Family Doctors and K-Doc.