New Info Pack
We at Glenelg Orthopaedics have just released our latest information pack for both patients and General Practitioners. It highlights what we can offer and spotlights some of the more common presenting issues. We hope its useful- please feel free to download it from below link. Remember for further information you can always email us via…
Summary of some of the more common Elbow Fractures ( radial head fractures)
I am pleased to have added a new page to our web site , on elbow fractures. It’s one that has been missing and makes up a common presentation to our clinic. I hope its of use to those who need a little further advice about what can be quite annoying to the patient. Regards…
Evidence Post-Op pack helps recovery
Very interesting to see evidence that post-operative information improves the recovery after surgery. We already knew this to be the case but it’s pleasing to see it validated. Summary Article from Medscape We at Glenelg Orthopaedics have been offerring this since 2006, and the Post-op packs have included all postoperative instructions for the patient, Physio,…
Patient Specific Instrumentation for Shoulder Replacement Now Available
Whilst I have been undertaking Total Shoulder Replacements now since 2001 and have been using The Depuy System which has excellent results on the Australian Arthroplasty Registry, I am delighted to now be able to offer patient specific Instrumentation to enhance instrument placement and Glenoid implant placement. We believe that this is the next step…
Shoulder & Elbow Society of Australia – Biannual Meeting
Have been in Perth since Tuesday attending the Shoulder and Elbow Society meeting , of which I am immediate past secretary of the society. Always a great meeting and excellent way of staying abreast of the latest developments. It is a busy program and a lot to take in but have enjoyed it immensely.
Elbow Cadaver Workshop – Enhancing Surgical Expertise
Spent a very valuable day with the Team at IBRA and Jeff Hughes, discussing the latest techniques on fracture fixation and ligament stabilisation of the elbow, in a cadaver workshop in Perth. Whilst I conceptually do not enjoy cadaver surgery in general, I would have to say that this was the most useful workshop I…