Adelaide Hip & Knee Centre

Name

Adelaide Hip & Knee Centre

Legal name

Adelaide Hip & Knee Centre

Website

https://ahkc.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Surgery (Hip & Knee)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hip & Knee Reconstruction (Arthroplasty) (HLAKALAH)

Keywords

• Hip and knee surgery
• Robotic joint replacement
• Orthopaedic surgery
• MAKOplasty procedures
• Orthopaedic trauma care

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Specialist Medical Consultations: Fee-for-service specialist orthopaedic consultations for hip and knee conditions. Patients require a referral from GP or specialist to access Medicare rebates.
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical fees for hip and knee replacement, arthroscopy, trauma surgery, and other orthopaedic procedures. Partially covered by Medicare and private health insurance, with out-of-pocket gaps.
3. Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Premium robotic arm assisted joint replacement surgery using MAKO system at partner hospitals including St Andrew's, Calvary Adelaide, and Burnside Hospital.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adelaide Hip & Knee Centre is a private orthopaedic surgical practice providing specialist diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the hip and knee. Its core offerings include robotic arm assisted (Mako) primary and revision hip and knee replacement, hip and knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, orthopaedic trauma care, sports injury management, and paediatric orthopaedic services, delivered by four specialist surgeons across multiple consulting sites and partner private hospitals.

Product overview

Adelaide Hip & Knee Centre is South Australia's only orthopaedic group solely dedicated to the management of disorders of the hip and knee. The practice offers a comprehensive range of surgical services anchored by Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery technology for hip and knee replacements. Core offerings include primary and revision joint replacements, arthroscopic procedures, ACL reconstruction, sports injury management, fracture/trauma care, and paediatric orthopaedics. The practice operates as a multi-surgeon centre with four orthopaedic surgeons providing both surgical and consulting services across multiple locations in South Australia, Victoria, and the Northern Territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robotic Arm Assisted Total Hip Replacement Surgery (MAKOplasty) Minimally invasive, patient-specific robotic arm assisted total hip replacement using the Mako system, enabling accurate implant cup positioning, leg length restoration and combined offset confirmation to reduce dislocation risk and improve prosthesis lifespan for patients requiring hip replacement.
• Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patient-specific robotic arm assisted total knee replacement using the Mako system with Triathlon Total Knee prosthesis, providing enhanced accuracy in bone cuts and component placement for patients with knee arthritis.
• Robotic Arm Assisted Partial Knee Replacement Surgery Minimally invasive robotic arm assisted partial knee replacement that preserves healthy bone and ligaments by resurfacing only the diseased compartment of the knee, for patients with localised knee arthritis.
• Total Hip Replacement Conventional surgical replacement of a damaged hip joint with an artificial prosthesis to relieve pain and improve function in patients with hip arthritis or joint failure.
• Total Knee Replacement Conventional surgical replacement of the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components to treat arthritis and restore function in patients with knee joint degeneration.
• Partial Knee Replacement Surgical procedure replacing only the affected compartment(s) of the knee while preserving healthy tissue and ligaments, for patients with localised knee arthritis.
• Revision Hip/Knee Replacement Surgical procedure to replace all or part of a previously implanted hip or knee prosthesis that has failed, worn out, or requires correction, including complex revision surgery.
• Hip Arthroscopy Minimally invasive keyhole surgical procedure using a small camera (arthroscope) to diagnose and treat conditions inside the hip joint, such as femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears.
• Knee Arthroscopy Minimally invasive keyhole surgical procedure using an arthroscope to diagnose and treat knee conditions including meniscus tears, cartilage damage and ligament injuries.
• ACL Reconstruction Surgical reconstruction of a torn anterior cruciate ligament using graft tissue, typically performed arthroscopically, to restore knee stability in adults and children with ACL tears.
• Fractures and Trauma Care Comprehensive orthopaedic trauma services covering pelvic, hip, knee, femur, tibia, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist and arm fractures, including periprosthetic fractures.
• Sports Injuries Management Specialist management of sports-related injuries including hip labral injuries, ACL tears, patella dislocation, meniscus tears, multi-ligamentous knee injuries and ankle sprains for athletes and active individuals.
• Paediatric Orthopaedics Specialist musculoskeletal care for children from birth to maturity, including hip dysplasia screening, Perthes disease, slipped femoral epiphysis, osteochondral lesions, ACL reconstruction, patella instability and meniscal injury.
• Hip Arthritis Treatment Comprehensive treatment of hip arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis, encompassing both surgical and non-surgical management.
• Knee Arthritis Treatment Comprehensive treatment of knee arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis through surgical and non-surgical approaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-6 times more accurate hip replacement surgery with robotic-assisted arm implantation compared to manually placed acetabular component
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Leading Edge Physical TherapycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Edge Physical Therapy works in collaboration with Adelaide Hip & Knee Centre. The physical therapy team works in conjunction with surgeons to ensure patients receive a personalised exercise program to optimise surgical outcomes, including pre-rehabilitation before surgery.
• Jones RadiologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred radiology provider for CT scans required for robotic surgery planning. Located at Jones Radiology for pre-operative imaging.
• Fowler Simmons RadiologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred radiology provider for CT scans required for robotic surgery planning.
• Radiology SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred radiology provider for CT scans required for robotic surgery planning.
• Benson RadiologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred radiology provider for CT scans and x-rays. Also available at Modbury location for regional patient convenience.
• Burnside War Memorial HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey operating location for robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery. Site of first Mako robotic service in South Australia (2015). Over 1000 robotic cases performed at this location.
• Calvary Adelaide HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating location for robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery and pre-operative assessment services.
• St Andrew's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating location for robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery with pre-operative assessment service.
• Royal Adelaide HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic hospital where surgeons hold visiting specialist positions and provide complex trauma and arthroplasty management. Dr Baird serves as Director of Orthopaedic Training at Royal Adelaide Hospital.
• Women's and Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Morris serves as Director of Orthopaedic Training and Senior Visiting Medical Specialist. Trains junior South Australian surgeons and volunteers to train Pacific Island surgeons.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Healthscope: Private hospital operator (owned by Brookfield) with multiple sites across Australia offering elective orthopedic surgery including joint replacement. Comparable as a private hospital incumbent competing for insured hip/knee patients and orthopedic surgeon admitting privileges.
• Ramsay Health Care: Largest private hospital operator in Australia with extensive orthopedic service lines across multiple states. Comparable because Ramsay hospitals provide the private infrastructure in which hip and knee arthroplasty — including robotic-assisted procedures — is delivered, and Ramsay competes for the same specialist surgeon pool and private insured patient base as AHKC.
• Epworth HealthCare: Large private hospital network across Melbourne and regional Victoria offering comprehensive orthopedic surgery services, including robotic-assisted joint replacement. Comparable as a major private-sector orthopedic delivery platform in which surgeons perform hip and knee arthroplasty, though it operates as a hospital rather than a specialist physician group.
• Royal Adelaide Hospital: Major South Australian public hospital where AHKC surgeons hold visiting specialist positions and Director of Orthopaedic Training roles. Comparable because RAH delivers publicly funded hip and knee arthroplasty and trauma services, directly competing for the same SA patient population via a no-out-of-pocket cost pathway.
• Calvary Health Care: Australian private and public hospital operator (including Calvary Adelaide Hospital, an AHKC operating partner). Comparable because Calvary's hospital network hosts AHKC's robotic surgical lists and competes for the same private insured orthopedic patients across Adelaide and regional SA.

Others

• St Andrew's Hospital Adelaide: Adelaide private hospital and active AHKC operating partner for robotic-assisted joint replacement and pre-operative assessment. Comparable as a co-located private hospital service line that performs hip and knee arthroplasty using shared surgeon roster and infrastructure.
• Stryker Corporation: Global medical technology company and manufacturer of the Mako Robotic Arm Assisted Surgery system used by AHKC. Comparable as the strategic technology enabler/partner whose platform underpins AHKC's clinical differentiation, training proctoring arrangements, and robotic surgical throughput.

Direct peers

• Brisbane Hip & Knee Clinic: Specialist hip and knee surgery clinic in Queensland offering primary and revision joint replacement, arthroscopy, and sports injury management. Comparable as a dedicated hip-and-knee sub-specialist group addressing the same demand drivers (osteoarthritis, sports injury, ageing population) via specialist surgeon referral networks.
• North Sydney Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre: Specialist multi-surgeon orthopaedic clinic in NSW offering hip and knee surgery, sports injury, and arthroplasty services. Comparable as a similarly structured specialist orthopaedic group delivering elective joint replacement to a private-insured urban/regional referral base.
• Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists: Specialist orthopaedic practice in Sydney focused on hip and knee surgery. Comparable as a multi-surgeon specialist clinic operating in the same hip/knee sub-specialty niche and serving similar GP-referred, private-insured patient demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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