Orthopaedic Surgeon on the Mornington Peninsula

Dr David Sime is an experienced orthopaedic specialist, with a focus on hip and knee surgery, sports injuries, and orthopaedic trauma. He consults and operates at Beleura Hospital in Mornington, providing local access to sub-specialist orthopaedic care for patients across the Peninsula.

If you wish to be seen by one of the leading orthopaedic surgeons on the Mornington Peninsula, please schedule an appointment with Dr David Sime today.

Orthopaedic Treatments Available on the Mornington Peninsula

Peninsula patients can access the following specialist orthopaedic treatments locally at Beleura Hospital. Dr Sime provides assessment, treatment planning, and surgery for each of the following conditions.

Hip Surgery

Living with hip pain affects everything from walking to sleeping. Dr Sime provides specialist assessment and management for hip arthritis at every stage, from early wear and inflammation through to end-stage arthritis requiring hip surgery.

Posterior Hip Replacement

Dr Sime favours the posterior hip replacement approach, accessing the joint from behind to spare the muscles at the front of the hip. This technique suits patients of varying ages, builds, and activity levels. It has the best longevity of implants as well as the lowest risk of complications.

Total Hip Replacement

When non-surgical management no longer controls hip pain, total hip replacement offers a reliable long-term solution. Dr Sime uses both conventional and robotic-assisted methods at Beleura Hospital and other locations.

Knee Surgery

From chronic knee arthritis to acute ligament tears sustained on the sporting field, Dr Sime treats the full range of knee conditions as a fellowship-trained sub-specialist with a focused clinical caseload. If you need any kind of knee surgery, Dr Sime can help.

Meniscus Repairs

Dr Sime repairs or trims damaged meniscal cartilage using arthroscopic surgery. The goal is to repair, protect and preserve as much of the meniscus as possible, protecting the knee joint from accelerated wear and future degeneration leading to knee arthritis.

Knee Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy allows Dr Sime to visualise the inside of your knee using a small camera, diagnose problems that may not be visible on MRI, and treat them through tiny incisions as a day procedure.

Robotic Knee Replacement

Robotic-assisted knee replacement provides enhanced accuracy in implant positioning and alignment. This technology may improve function, increase range of motion, and prolong implant lifespan in suitable patients.

ACL Reconstruction

Dr Sime is one of the highest-volume ACL surgeons in Melbourne. Reconstruction is performed arthroscopically using a tendon graft to replace the torn ligament and restore the knee stability needed for return to sport.

Total Knee Replacement

Knee replacement removes the damaged cartilage and bone from the joint and replaces them with precision-engineered prosthetic surfaces designed to replicate natural knee movement. Dr Sime offers both traditional and robotic-assisted techniques.

Fractures and Trauma

Accidents, falls, and sporting impacts can cause fractures ranging from simple breaks to complex injuries involving joints and multiple bones. Having a surgeon with extensive trauma experience available locally on the Peninsula is important.

Knee Realignment

For younger patients with arthritis isolated to one compartment of the knee, osteotomy can redistribute load across the joint and postpone or prevent the need for joint replacement surgery by correcting leg alignment.

Patellar Dislocation

Recurrent kneecap dislocation requires careful assessment of the bony alignment and soft tissue balance driving the instability. Dr Sime offers a variety of surgical stabilisation procedures tailored to each patient's specific anatomy.

PCL Reconstruction

PCL tears often occur alongside other knee ligament injuries in high-energy trauma. Dr Sime assesses the full extent of damage and recommends reconstruction when stability cannot be adequately restored without surgery.

Why Choose Dr Sime as Your Orthopaedic Surgeon on the Mornington Peninsula?

• Local Specialist Access: Dr Sime consults and operates at Beleura Hospital in Mornington, so Peninsula patients can receive the highest level specialist care without needing to travel to Melbourne.

• Sub-Specialist Focus: Hip surgery, knee surgery, and orthopaedic trauma are the only conditions Dr Sime treats, ensuring concentrated expertise at every appointment.

• Internationally Trained: Dr Sime is fellowship-trained in Edinburgh and London, after graduating a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from UNSW, and a Masters of Surgery degree from the University of Edinburgh, both with first class honours.

• Robotic-Assisted Technology: Robotic-assisted knee replacement is offered to patients in whom enhanced implant positioning precision may improve outcomes.

Book a Consultation

If you’re looking for an experienced orthopaedic surgeon on the Mornington Peninsula, contact Dr Sime’s team to arrange a consultation. Appointments are available at Beleura  Hospital in Mornington.

Call the rooms directly or visit our contact page to request an appointment.

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