Orthopaedics
Port Moresby General Hospital is focused on achieving the best clinical outcomes for our patients. These results are achieved through the clinical expertise of our doctors and nursing staff. We regularly review our clinical outcomes to ensure we continue to provide the highest quality care. These reviews are benchmarked against other Australian, European, and US centres and are consistently reviewed to ensure our outcomes are amongst the best in our region.
PORT MORESBY GENERAL HOSPITAL
COST OF ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA SERVICES – 2021
COST OF ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA SERVICES – 2021
| IMPLANTS | PUBLIC (PGK) | PRIVATE (PGK) |
| MAJOR | ||
| Hemiarthroplasty | 500.00 | 10000.00 |
| ORIF – Plate & Screws | ||
| • Femur | 200.00 | 8000.00 |
| • Tibia | 200.00 | 5000.00 |
| • Ankle | 200.00 | 5000.00 |
| • Humerus | 300.00 | 5000.00 |
| Dynamic Hip Screw | 500.00 | 10000.00 |
| Intramedullary Locking Nail | 300.00 | 10000.00 |
| K-Nail | 200.00 | 2500.00 |
| Costotransversectomy | 100.00 | 2000.00 |
| Joint Fusion | 100.00 | 2000.00 |
| Amputation | 100.00 | 2000.00 |
| INTERMEDIATE | ||
| ORIF – Plate & Screw | ||
| • Forearm | 200.00 | 3000.00 |
| TBW | 50.00 | 2500.00 |
| Cancellous Screws | 50.00 | 2000.00 |
| Rush Pin | 100.00 | 2500.00 |
| TENS Nailing | 100.00 | 3000.00 |
| Arthroscopy | 100.00 | 3000.00 |
| External Fixation ( K200 refunded upon removal | 350.00 | 2500.00 |
| MINOR | ||
| Debridement / K-wire | 50.00 | 1000.00 |
| Joint Aspiration | 50.00 | 500.00 |
| MEDICAL REPORT | ||
| Police | Free | 1000.00 |
| Compensation (Any form) | 500.00 | 2500.00 |
| Workers Insurance Claims | 500.00 | 2500.00 |
| Motor Vehicle Insurance | 500.00 | 2500.00 |
1. The above cost DOES NOT include the operation fees. All open reduction and internal
fixation may be regarded as major operation. Prices are subject to change without notice.
2. Few categories of patients will be exempted as per SSMOs or Managements directions.
*fees subject to change.

