Accessing Trauma and Injury Care
Expert Care When Accidents Happen
Orthopaedic trauma refers to injuries involving bones, joints, and surrounding soft tissues such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons. When these injuries occur, timely and skilled management is critical to ensure the best recovery.
Mr Kirzner is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon with specialised training in both upper and lower limb trauma, treating everything from common fractures to complex injuries. His public and private hospital appointments allow him to provide trauma care in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Mr Kirzner regularly treats a wide range of trauma-related injuries, including:
Hip fractures – such as neck of femur fractures, which need urgent surgical attention
Long bone fractures – involving the femur (thigh), tibia (shin), and humerus (upper arm)
Wrist fractures (distal radius) – one of the most common injuries after falls
Ankle fractures – ranging from simple breaks to complex, unstable injuries
Shoulder fractures and dislocations – including collarbone and upper arm injuries
Soft tissue injuries – such as tendon ruptures or damage to supporting structures around the joints
Public & Private Trauma Services
Public hospital trauma care (Metropolitan Melbourne): As part of the on-call team at The Alfred Hospital, one of Melbourne’s leading trauma centres, Mr Kirzner manages major injuries requiring urgent and highly specialised orthopaedic care.
Public hospital trauma care (Regional Victoria): Through his appointment at Warrnambool Base Hospital, Mr Kirzner provides orthopaedic services to a regional community, ensuring patients outside of Melbourne also have access to high-quality trauma care.
Private hospital care: For patients with private health cover or those preferring the private system, Mr Kirzner also consults and operates at affiliated private hospitals, offering timely care and continuity through to rehabilitation.
This dual access ensures that patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in the setting most appropriate to their needs.
How to Access Trauma Care
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury such as a suspected fracture, dislocation, or tendon rupture:
Emergency cases: Attend your nearest emergency department, where Mr Kirzner or the on-call orthopaedic team can be contacted if specialist input is required.
Urgent but stable injuries: Contact our rooms directly to arrange a priority appointment for rapid assessment and treatment planning.
Follow-up and rehabilitation: After the acute injury has been managed, ongoing care—including physiotherapy and tailored rehabilitation—will be organised to help restore function and mobility.
Why Choose Trauma Care with Mr Kirzner?
Specialist experience across both major metropolitan trauma centres and regional hospitals
Fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma, with expertise managing both routine and complex injuries
Access to advanced surgical facilities at The Alfred Hospital and Warrnambool Base Hospital
A continuum of care from emergency management to long-term recovery and rehabilitation
Patient-centred approach with clear explanations, treatment planning, and ongoing support
If you have sustained an injury and suspect a fracture, dislocation, or tendon rupture, please contact our rooms for an urgent appointment or present to your nearest emergency department for timely care.
