Orthopaedic Surgery
with compassion and
expertise

Dr Frank Connon

Specialist Hip and Knee
Orthopaedic Surgeon

At Coastal Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr Frank Connon uses a patient-centred approach to provide world class hip and knee expertise. We offer the latest, research-based non-surgical and surgical solutions for your orthopaedic concerns in a caring manner.

Dr Connon is a well-regarded authority on minimally invasive hip and knee surgery techniques to expedite recovery and reduce pain. He is the author of a book chapter on surgical techniques for hip replacement and is the only Sunshine Coast orthopaedic surgeon with international fellowship training in the anterior approach to the hip. He regularly lectures on the latest techniques for accurate positioning of hip and knee replacements both around Australia and internationally. Dr Connon’s expertise in rapid recovery knee surgery includes the use of patient specific instrumentation, kinematic alignment, robotic surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. 

Our Experienced Team

Dr Frank Connon is supported by our talented multidisciplinary team who work together with your referring practitioner and physiotherapist to develop a bespoke treatment plan including non-surgical and surgical options depending on what’s right for you.

Improved Mobility and Quality of Life

We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand your unique needs, circumstances and preferences, so that we can offer you the right treatment to get you back to the activities that you love. Our unwavering commitment to excellence goes hand in hand with our uncompromising ethical principles, resulting in exceptional care delivered with compassion.

anterior hip replacement
Anterior vs posterior hip replacement

Numerous research papers show that following a primary (‘first time’) Total Hip
Replacement performed by a well-trained and appropriately experienced surgeon the
average patient will have a faster recovery with less pain over the first 6 weeks or so with an anterior approach than with a posterior approach. The skin incision is shorter but more importantly, the muscles are simply spread apart rather than cut to gain access to the hip joint. This has also been proven to lower the dislocation risk.

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How should I prepare for my joint replacement surgery (FAQs)?

Everything to expect and what you need to do has been written in a booklet that we will give you at the time of booking your surgery. It covers everything from what preparation you need to do, appointments, tests, physiotherapy, wound care and more in much greater detail than this blog. This blog post is simply a brief overview.

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Surgical Solutions To Suit Your Lifestyle

A personalised treatment plan will be discussed based on your specific needs and goals.