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Our Summer OSA Newsletter
Read moreWe are excited to present our Summer edition, filled with inspiring stories and notable achievements from our team. This issue starts with a celebration of Dr. Angela Alder-Price’s victory for Best Paper at the SESA Meeting, highlighting her exceptional research

Our Winter OSA Newsletter
Read moreIn our Summer and Winter editions of the Orthopaedics SA newsletter, we proudly highlight the exceptional achievements and advancements made by our team of surgeons. This issue features groundbreaking initiatives and personal successes that continue to set new standards in

by Dr Angela Alder-Price
Living Choice Public Orthopaedic Information Session
Read moreEvent Details 31 May 2023 1:30 – 3:30 Living Choice, 123 Fisher St, Fullarton Click here to register Contact our team online for further information Hear from renowned Orthopaedic Surgeons as they discuss the prevention, treatment and recovery of common bone

Congratulations Dr Alder-Price – Finalist in The Advertiser Sunday Mail Woman of the Year Awards
Read moreOn behalf of the OSA Team we’d like to congratulate Dr Angela Alder-Price, Orthopaedic Surgeon, for being selected as a finalist in The Advertiser Sunday Mail Woman of the Year Awards – Innovation Category! Dr Alder-Price is recognised for championing

Welcome Dr William Cundy
Read moreWe are delighted to welcome orthopaedic surgeon, Dr William Cundy, to Orthopaedics SA. Dr Cundy has recently returned to Adelaide after completing his fellowship at the prestigious Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, UK. He specialises in adult

The difference between partial and total knee replacements
Read moreBoth partial and total knee replacements are popular surgical options for treating arthritis and other knee conditions. Over 1,500 people in South Australia undergo a knee replacement each year. While total knee replacement is most common, partial knee replacement can

Welcome Dr Angela Alder-Price & Dr George Awwad
Read moreWe are delighted to welcome orthopaedic surgeons, Dr George Awwad & Dr Angela Alder-Price, to Orthopaedics SA. Dr Alder-Price specialises in shoulder and upper-limb surgery, with a particular interest in shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopic (key-hole) shoulder surgery. She will be consulting

Dr Andrew Mintz retires from Private Practice
Read moreDr Andrew Mintz will be retiring from private Practice in September 2021. Dr Mintz was a founding member of Orthopaedics SA and has been caring for patients across Adelaide and the Fleurieu for 29 years. Our Chairman, Peter Cundy, congratulates

Launch of 2021 OSA Education Program
Read moreOur specialists are committed to sharing their knowledge and for several years, Orthopaedics SA has run an annual education program for GP’s & Allied Health Practitioners. After moving online due to COVID-19 we are excited to reintroduce face to face

New Rooms Opening at North Eastern Community Hospital (NECH) January 2021
Read moreEstablished over 20 years ago, Orthopaedics SA have maintained our vision of providing the ‘most comprehensive range of orthopaedic care in South Australia’. Since 2015 we have been servicing patients in the North Eastern suburbs with a visiting service at

Dr Andrew Potter will be ceasing his private clinical practice in Sport & Exercise Medicine from October 1, 2020.
Read moreDr Potter joined Orthopedics SA in 1998, assisting our joint patients to return to an active lifestyle. In addition to his practice at OSA, Dr Potter had a successful career starting in the 1980’s as a medical officer for the WBFL,

Scoliosis – Our Spinal specialists answer your most commonly asked questions.
Read moreScoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. It can vary in severity from a slight abnormality to a disfiguring spine deformity that can affect how a person walks and breathes. In the early years, your child typically has a

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Nurse Practitioner Education Evening – Lower Limb Orthopaedics
Read moreOn Wednesday 14 September 2016, Orthopaedics SA welcomed more than twenty-five nurse practitioners (including Candidates) and senior nursing staff to an OSA

General Practitioner Education Evening
Read moreLast week, Orthopaedics SA welcomed more than thirty general practitioners to an OSA Education evening on ‘lower limb’ orthopaedics focussing on ‘joint

General Practitioner Education Evening – Paediatric Orthopaedics
Read moreLast month, Orthopaedics SA welcomed more than thirty general practitioners and paediatric specialists to an OSA Education evening focussing on Paediatric

Nurse Practitioner Education Evening – Upper Limb Emergency Practice
Read moreOn Wednesday 16 March 2016, Orthopaedics SA welcomed more than twenty-five nurse practitioners (including Candidates) and senior nursing staff to an OSA

Dr David Hermann & Nicole Sykes Graduate From Company Director’s Course
Read moreWith a focus on compliance and governance, the course provides ten modules, equipping participants with a greater understanding of the duties and

Consulting from Calvary Central Districts Hospital commences
Read moreCalvary Central Districts Hospital provides convenience for local patients, with ample parking from Jarvis Road, making appointment and hospital check in

Nurse Practitioners join OSA for professional development training
Read moreNurse practitioners from all over Adelaide were welcomed to Orthopaedics SA to take part in a presentation on common conditions in emergency care.

South Australia’s largest private orthopaedic group welcomes new surgeon
Read moreOrthopaedics SA welcomes Dr James McLean to the team. Dr McLean has a particular interest in arthroscopic upper-limb joint surgery & arthritic conditions.

Orthopaedics SA announce new chairman
Read moreAn orthopaedic surgeon and sports injury specialist, Dr Hermann has been a member of the orthopaedic practice for nine years, including serving on the

“Adverse events: can we prevent them?”
Read moreYour safety during your procedure is of the utmost importance. We take measures wherever we can to ensure that adverse effects are minimised.

New Orthopaedics SA General Manager
Read moreNicole was the successful candidate for the position which was advertised Australia-wide, with a large number of highly qualified local and interstate

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
Read moreThe direct anterior minimally invasive approach offers some potential benefits, particularly in the early stages of recovery/rehabilitation. Dr Mandziak is

Associate Professor Peter Cundy wins AMA(SA) Award
Read moreAssociate Professor Cundy has over 25 years’ experience treating all forms of paediatric and adult orthopaedic conditions and injuries. He is highly regarded

Dr Justin Webb presents on knee injuries
Read moreDr Justin Webb welcomed over 50 sports trainers to Orthopaedics SA for a presentation on knee injuries and treatments, particularly ACL injuries.

Dr Mandziak interview – hip replacement surgery
Read moreWatch Orthopaedics SA's own Dr Daniel Mandziak take part in an informative and educational video interview on anterior hip replacement surgery.

Dr David Hermann on ABC Radio
Read moreDr David Hermann appeared as a special guest on ABC Radio and discussed the legitimacy of "feeling the weather in your bones" due to orthopaedic conditions

Australian Orthopaedic Association’s Annual Scientific Meeting
Read moreOur surgeons are passionate about improving patient outcomes – this week six of our Orthopaedics SA surgeons are at the Australian Orthopaedic Association’s

MAXM Skate Clinical Recruitment Begins
Read moreMAXM Skate clinical recruitment has begun at Flinders Private Hospital in Adelaide. The trial will assess the MAXM Skate rehabilitation device.

Thanks to those who attended our GP Education event on common orthopaedic sporting injuries & principles of robotic assisted joint replacements.
Read moreThanks to those who attended our GP Education event on common orthopaedic sporting injuries & principles of robotic assisted joint replacements. Presented

Introducing Dr Saleem Hussenbocus – Orthopaedic Surgeon
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Dr Saleem Hussenbocus, specialising in Orthopaedic Oncology, has joined the team at Orthopaedics SA. Welcome!

The Changing Orthopaedic Industry
Read moreLess than 5% of Australian Orthopaedic Surgeons are female. OSA's A/Prof Nicole Williams discusses the changing industry in Issue 10 of Connect by Avant.

‘Paediatrics and Orthopaedics’ GP Education Event
Read moreOSA's A/Prof Peter Cundy, Dr Christy Graff and Dr David Hermann conducted a successful GP education event on paediatric orthopaedics at Memorial Hospital.

Have you been considering bunion surgery?
Read moreHave you been considering bunion surgery? Dr George Dracopoulos, Orthopaedic Surgeon at OSA, has performed several thousand bunion operations over the past

Dr Nicole Williams Awarded Leadership Award by the Australian Orthopaedic Association
Read moreDr Nicole Williams, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Orthopaedics SA, was awarded a Leadership Award by the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

‘Lower Limb Orthopaedics’ Educational Event
Read moreDr Mario Penta and Dr George Dracopoulos of Orthopaedics SA presented to more than 50 GPs at an educational event on Lower Limb Orthopaedics.

How to keep your kids safe on the trampoline this holiday season
Read moreOrthopaedic surgeon A/Prof Nicole Williams, specialist in paediatric orthopaedics, puts together a list of tips to help keep kids safe this holiday season.

Sarcoma Awareness Month
Read moreJuly is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcomas are rare cancers that can arise in bone, cartilage or soft tissues, and can present in a variety of ways.

Ashford Relocation to 41 Anzac Highway on 5th August 2019
Read moreOn August 5, we will officially relocate from the Ashford Specialist Centre to our new rooms at 41 Anzac Highway. All Ashford patients will be seen at the new

Dr Anthony Samson Now Consulting at Brighton
Read moreDr Anthony Samson, Orthopaedic Surgeon, is passionate about providing expert orthopaedic care to Adelaide’s South. He has recently commenced consulting at SA

A/Prof Nicole Williams recently appointed President of the Australian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society
Read moreA/Prof Nicole Williams was recently appointed President of the Australian Paediatric Orthopaedic Society. A/Prof Williams is passionate about research and

COVID-19 Update March 26
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New SA research on the effects of metal implants and frequent radiology in spinal deformity patients
Read moreA recent South Australian study found that there was no higher cancer risk for patients with increased radiation and circulating metal ion exposure.

mymobility technology
Read moremymobility is a digital interactive care plan designed in the form of a mobile application.