top of page

Dr Mark Lennon
Anaesthetist

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Hospital Avenue
Nedlands
Perth, WA 6009
AUSTRALIA
Bethesda Hospital
25 Queenslea Drive
Claremont
Perth, WA 6010
AUSTRALIA
Hollywood Private Hospital
Monash Avenue
Nedlands
Perth, WA 6009
AUSTRALIA
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT - OVERVIEW
SPINAL ANAESTHETIC
Optional but recommended
Single injection in the lower back
Helps smooth recovery 1st 6 hours
PAIN CATHETER IN THE LEG
Placed using ultrasound
Connected to portable pump
3-5 days duration
GENERAL ANAESTHETIC
All patients will be asleep under general anaesthesia
(unless otherwise requested)
LOCAL ANAESTHETIC
Surgical injection when you are asleep
Assists with pain relief 1st 24 hours
bottom of page