Robotic knees-up

June 2023 – St John of God Murdoch Hospital has become first hospital in Perth to introduce a type of robotic surgery technology to replace worn knees.

The VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution helps surgeons perform knee replacement surgery that can be tailored to each patient, and is designed to provide digital precision and accuracy to get them mobile quickly.

Orthopaedic surgeon Associate Professor Chris Jones, who played an advisory role in the robot's development, performed the first knee replacement surgery in WA using the VELYS system at SJOG Murdoch.
The technology is designed to help surgeons achieve a well-balanced and precisely positioned total knee replacement, without the need for pre-operative CT scans.

On average, SJOG Murdoch does about 1300 total knee replacements a year, with this number predicted to increase rapidly over the coming years due to the ageing population and obesity crisis.
The robotic system is also being installed at several other SJGHC hospitals including Bunbury, and Geelong and Ballarat in Victoria.
 

October 2023

Our Newest Surgeon: THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL OF DANIEL MARSHALL BSC, MBBS, FAORTHA
FRANCS (ORTHO)

My name is Dr Daniel Marshall, and I hold esteemed fellowships with the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

My specialist training includes lower limb surgery and trauma, with a particular focus on lower limb deformity correction and foot & ankle surgery with completion of the Lower Limb lengthening & Reconstruction Surgery Fellowship in Sydney, NSW, as well as Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship, skills that I fine tuned at the renowned Exeter Royal and Devon Hospital in 2023, recognised as one of the world’s leading hip units.

My specialist skills obtained during training in WA and NSW as well as international Fellowships and visitations, include complex procedures of the foot and ankle, total ankle arthroplasty, minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, deformity correction using intramedullary and circular frame devices, robotic- assisted partial knee, total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty. I am Fellowship trained with the ROSA and MAKO robot for hip and knee arthroplasty procedures.

Presently, I am contracted publicly with South Metropolitan Area Health Services in Western Australia including service at Fiona Stanley, Fremantle and Rockingham General Hospitals. I also conduct private lists as part of the esteemed Orthopaedics WA team out of St John of God Hospital Murdoch.
Prior to my training, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Anatomy &

Human Biology at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Subsequently, I pursued my post-graduate Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at University of Notre Dame, Fremantle.

My journey in the medical field began as a Junior Medical Officer in Western Australia at Fremantle Hospital, where I decided to cross the Nullabor and embarked on the NSW Orthopaedic training program. This invaluable experience allowed me to broaden my horizons by working in various healthcare settings across Sydney and regional New South Wales for a span of seven years, prior to moving home to Western Australia to finish my Orthopaedic training.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive international exposure through multiple hospital visitations and Fellowships across Europe, UK and America and provided much needed Orthopaedic care with WACHS in remote communities in the Kimberley, WA and Tonga as part of medical outreach work. Furthermore, I have contributed to The Journal of Arthroplasty through my published research and have presented at numerous regional, national and international conferences.

I am dedicated to providing high-quality orthopaedic care to reduce pain and regain function whilst preserving range of motion, with the goal to improve patients quality of life.

September 2023

Exciting News: OrthopaedicsWA in Murdoch Expanding with New Rooms!

We are thrilled to announce a significant enhancement at Orthopaedics WA in Murdoch - the opening of new, state-of-the-art consultation rooms! As a leader in orthopaedic care, this expansion allows us to better serve our patients' needs and provide an even more comfortable and efficient environment for consultations.

Located in the heart of Murdoch, these new rooms are designed with patient convenience in mind. Featuring modern amenities and the latest medical technology, they will facilitate our renowned orthopaedic specialists in delivering top-notch care.

From fractures to joint replacements, sports injuries to musculoskeletal conditions, our team is ready to provide tailored treatment plans in these new spacious and welcoming rooms. This expansion aligns with our commitment to offering the highest quality orthopaedic services and ensuring patient comfort every step of the way.

Stay tuned for more updates on the opening of our new consultation rooms at Orthopaedics WA in Murdoch. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with excellence in orthopaedic care.

New rooms set to open in Suite 205, 44 Barry Marshall Parade, Murdoch WA 6150 at the end of 2023.

All of our existing rooms will remain unchanged and Wexford Medical Centre will continue to be our main office for all enquiries.

August 2017
Dr Li-On Lam joins the Orthopaedics WA team this month. Specialising in shoulder, hip and knee surgery, Dr Lam and provides comprehensive non-operative and operative management.
He offers No Gap Cover for all major health funds, and he welcomes Private, Public, DVA, MVIT and Workers Compensation patients.

August 2016
Mr Thomas Bucher joins the group, bringing his experience of hip, knee and ACL surgery.

June 2015
Mr Boris Brankov joins the group, brings his experience of foot and ankle surgery. With a dedicated foot and ankle surgeon, we are now able to offer a very efficient foot and ankle service for our patients. He is NO GAP with all major health funds.

March 2015
Mr Andrew Mattin joins the group, brings his experience of shoulder, knee and hip surgery.

August 2014
Mr Ben Witte joined the group, bringing with him many years experience in knee particularly ACL and hip surgery.

October 2013
Associate Professor Gareth Prosser and Professor Piers Yates appointed as Co-Heads of Orthopaedics and Trauma at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Another of our popular GP Education Days was held on Saturday 25 August 2018 in conjunction with HFRC, Perth Radiological Clinic and Mount Hospital. Speakers from Orthopaedics WA will include: Prof. Piers Yates, Assoc. Prof. Gareth Prosser, Dr Satyen Gohil, Mr Andrew Mattin, Mr Simon Wall, Mr Li-On Lam and Mr Christopher Jones.

Participants took part in a series of Presentations, Practical Workshops and Tabletop Discussions throughout the Day. Earn 40 (Cat1) CPD Points.
More details are in the pdf flyer.

A very successful Physio information evening was held at the Wexford rooms on Thursday 8 March.

This educational series of short talks, small group sessions and forum discussions entitled Optimising Orthopaedic Patient Care and Outcomes covering the upper and lower limb areas including: hip, knee, elbow and shoulders was conducted by Orthopaedics WA surgeons Simon Wall, Satyen Gohil, Thomas Bucher, Ben Witte, Gareth Prosser, Andy Mattin, Li-on Lam and Piers Yates.

Keep an eye out for future information evenings for Physiotherapists.

A very successful GP Education Day was held in conjunction with St John of God Murdoch Hospital on 26 August 2017. Speakers from Orthopaedics WA included: Prof. Piers Yates, Assoc. Prof. Gareth Prosser, Dr Satyen Gohil, Mr Simon Wall, Mr Andrew Mattin, Mr Benjamin Witte, Mr Thomas Bucher and Mr Li-On Lam.

Participants took part in a series of Journal Article Discussions, Practical Workshops, Case Studies and Tabletop Discussions throughout the Day. The details are in the pdf flyer.

Following a very successful GP education night last year, we are planning another for 24th August to be held at St John of God Hospital Murdoch. The event is entitled: 'Bone Crunching presented by Othopaedics WA'. Save the date for your diary.

GP Education Night.

Visiting ABC Fellows come to Perth. Opportunity to share skills and expertise.