Spine & Orthopaedic Centre

Spine and Orthopaedic Centre (SAOC) is a specialist medical centre based in Berwick, Victoria that provides clinical services in orthopaedics, spine care, pain management and musculoskeletal medicine. The centre offers assessment, diagnosis and management for a range of conditions affecting the bones, joints, spine, muscles and related structures.

The clinical services at SAOC include orthopaedic consultations with specialist surgeons and musculoskeletal specialists. These consultations assess conditions such as joint pain, degenerative joint disease, tendon and ligament injuries, back and neck pain, and other musculoskeletal complaints. Assessment may include clinical examination, imaging review and referral for further diagnostic investigations when required.

SAOC provides spine care services that encompass assessment, conservative treatment and multidisciplinary management for spinal conditions. Care is delivered by clinicians with training in spine disorders and orthopaedic medicine.

The centre also offers pain management services focused on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute pain related to musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. Interventions may include non-surgical pain relief techniques and referrals for physiotherapy and allied health support as appropriate.

Services at SAOC are delivered by healthcare professionals with expertise in orthopaedics, spine care and pain medicine. Patients are seen by appointment, and clinical care and treatment planning are based on individual medical assessment.