Hip Replacement
In a total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty), the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur. The femoral stem may be either cemented or "press fit" into the bone.
- A metal or ceramic ball is placed on the upper part of the stem. This ball replaces the damaged femoral head that was removed.
- The damaged cartilage surface of the socket (acetabulum) is removed and replaced with a metal socket. Screws or cement are sometimes used to hold the socket in place.
- A plastic, ceramic, or metal spacer is inserted between the new ball and the socket to allow for a smooth gliding surface.
Specializing Physicians
Chris Cameron
MD
Chris Cameron MD
Dr. Cameron is our senior partner. He has been in practice in Nanaimo for the last 30 years . He is a big proponent of quality patient care and access to services.
Dr. Cameron has a special interest in student training and education resulted in awards and acknowledgments of his work.
He has been a driving force and big supporter of our new and enhanced access planned to improve patient care in the mid Island region.
Current Clinical Interests
- Adult Hip and Knee Replacement
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Medical School
- University of British Columbia 1983
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia 1985-1990
Certification
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Academic Role
- Clinic Associate Professor, UBC Department of Orthopaedics
Highlights/Achievements/Community Service
- 2017 Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Community Practice Teaching – IMP; University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine
John Birchard
MD, FRCS(C)
John Birchard MD, FRCS(C)
Current Clinical Interests
- Adult Hip Knee and Shoulder Replacement
- Cartilage and Soft Tissue Knee Reconstruction
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Upper & Lower,
- Shoulder Surgery
Medical School
- Queen's University, Kingston Ontario
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery Queen's University
Fellowship Training
- Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, UBC
- Knee Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Fellowship, UBC
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, UBC
- General Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen's University
Certification
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
- Diploma, Sports Med (CASM)
Academic Role
- Assistant Professo, Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen's University 1994-2005
- Clinical Instructor, UBC
Cobus Smith
MD, FRCS(C)
Cobus Smith MD, FRCS(C)
Dr. Smith immigrated to Canada from South-Africa in 1998. He practiced Orthopaedic Surgery in Regina Saskatchewan, until 2007, when he relocated to Nanaimo.
"I felt that the wait times for Orthopaedic surgery consultation and access to care was unacceptable, which led to the development and design of the Enhanced access to Orthopaedic Care project in Nanaimo."
Current Clinical Interests
- Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
- Complex hip and knee revision arthroplasty/reconstruction
- Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs.
Medical School
- University of the Orange Free State, South Africa-1982
Residency
- University of Pretoria, South Africa-1992-1997
- University of Saskatchewan, Canada-2004
Fellowship Training
- Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Reconstruction
- University of Saskatchewan-2004
Certification
- Fellow, College of Physicians and Surgeons of South Africa
- M Med (Ortho) -Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Academic Role
- Clinical instructor-UBC Department of orthopaedics
Highlights/Achievements/Community Service
- Award for Excellence in …
Paul Voorhoeve
MD, FRCS(C)
Paul Voorhoeve MD, FRCS(C)
Current Clinical Interests
- Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction
- Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
- General Orthopaedic Trauma
Medical School
- University of British Columbia
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia
Fellowship Training
- Arthroplasty and General Orthopaedic Trauma, Nelson Marlborough Health Authority, New Zealand
- Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction - Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto Ontario
Certification
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Academic Role
- Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia
Jed Laughren
MD, FRCS(C)
Jed Laughren MD, FRCS(C)
Current Clinical Interests
- Adult Hip and Knee Replacement
- Cartilage and Soft Tissue Knee Reconstruction
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Upper & Lower, Pelvis andAcetabulum
Medical School
- University of …
Residency
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of …
Fellowship Training
- Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, …..
- Knee Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Fellowship,…
- Sports Medicine Fellowship, …
Certification
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
Academic Role
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Highlights/Achievements/Community Service
- Award for Excellence in …
Orthopaedic Surgical Care
At Nanaimo Orthopaedics we have a team of 6 trained and experienced orthopaedics surgeons.
Collectively, our team performs the following surgical procedures:
