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ESSER Masterclass

Earlier this year, Dr McLean had the opportunity to attend the ESSER Masterclass. The ESSER Masterclass is focused on providing tailored, hands-on education by experts in the field of hand surgery, with ESSER’s motto being: “Training from hand surgeons to hand surgeons”. Click here to learn more about ESSER

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Australian Hand Surgery Society Meeting

Earlier this year, Dr McLean joined other sub-specialised hand surgeons at the Australian Hand Surgery Society Annual Scientific Meeting. This meeting provided the opportunity for registered hand surgeons to meet and discuss cutting edge techniques and surgical advances. The meeting combined lectures, case discussions, surgical workshops and live surgical demonstrations. To find out more about

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Dean’s Commendation for PhD Thesis

This month, Dr James McLean accepted a Dean’s Commendation for his PhD Thesis investigating patient assessments using interactive iPad technology. His thesis has involved the establishment of an electronic database of surgical outcomes for Australian patients undergoing arthroplasty (joint replacement) surgery. This research is being used to augment the data collected by the Australian Orthopaedic

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Joint Consideration: Rehabilitation considerations when managing post-operative orthopaedic patients

James M McLean. Sports Physio; 2016: 3: 10-13. August 2016 This month, James was pleased to publish an article on rehabilitation considerations when managing post-operative orthopaedic patients. The article was published in the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s national publication. The article is attached for your interest and reading.

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Physiotherapy Education Evening

September 2016 This month, James was pleased to present a lecture to local physiotherapists on Upper Limb Sports Injuries. The lecture was attended by over 30 physiotherapists and was a great opportunity to discuss important trends in post-operative therapy. Orthopaedics SA regularly hosts education evenings for therapists of all levels of experience and training. If

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James Lectures Physiotherapy Students on Optimising Surgical Outcomes

May 2016 This month, James was pleased to be invited to lecture to Physiotherapy Students at Flinders University. Targeted post-operative physiotherapy forms an integral part of successful surgical outcomes. James covered important rehabilitation principles that are aimed at achieving optimal outcomes for patients having undergone shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery.

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Minimally-Invasive Surgery Article Published in Surgical Techniques Journal

August 2015 This month, James published an article on a muscle-sparing surgical technique that he developed and has been using for several years. The technique preserves important forearm muscles and can be used by other surgeons when managing radius bone fractures. The novel technique has been published in “Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery”

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Dr Steve Coleman Discusses Current Trends in Dupuytren’s Hand Contracture Treatment

October 2015 This month, James joined other surgeons to discuss the latest developments in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture of the hand. Dr Steve Coleman presented his experience with a new collagenase enzyme treatment (xiaflex), that has recently become available for the treatment of Dupuytren’s patients. Dr Coleman is a Brisbane-based surgeon who was involved

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Research Paper Presented at the Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting

June 2015 The Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) represents Orthopaedic Surgeons accross Canada. In addition to it’s representative role, the COA undertakes major activities that include: Continuing Medical Education; the organization of orthopaedic training across Canada; and collaborating with the Royal College on issues involving orthopaedic surgeons. This month, the COA Annual Scientific Meeting was held

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University of Adelaide Medical Students start Research Elective with Dr McLean & Dr Mandziak

March, 2015 This month, two University of Adelaide Medical Students began their 6-week research electives under the supervision of Dr McLean and Dr Mandziak. The aim of this study is to assess whether Clinical Hip Scores are equivalent in normal, healthy, pathology-free individuals of different ethnicity, nationality, sex and age. The purpose of this study

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James gives Clinical Update Presentation on Tennis Elbow

February, 2015 Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) is an extremely common elbow disorder that can cause significant pain and dysfunction for patients. The treatment of the disorder remains controversial. Several papers have been written recently discussing the many and varied treatment options and their reported success rates. Surgery is one option that has

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James receives ethics approval to begin a SmartPhone applications for measuring upper limb range of motion

February, 2015 This month, James received ethics approval to start a new study looking at iPhone applications that are available for the assessment of range of motion (ROM). The practicality of their use in the clinical setting has not been established. This study aims to compare several methods of ROM testing that are commonly used

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James Presents at the Annual UBC Orthopaedic Update

May, 2015 This month, James presented his preliminary findings from his international, multi-center cohort study comparing Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) in normal, pathology-free individuals. A Preliminary report of an International, Multi-Center Cohort Study Comparing Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures in a Normal, Pathology-Free Population Using an Electronic Data-Collection System Objectives The aim is to assess whether commonly used Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures

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Second Group of Medical Students start Research Elective with Dr McLean & Dr Mandziak

April, 2015  This month, a second group of two University of Adelaide Medical Students began their 6-week research electives under the supervision of Dr McLean and Dr Mandziak. The aim of this study is to assess whether Clinical Knee Scores are equivalent in normal, healthy, pathology-free individuals of different ethnicity, nationality, sex and age. The purpose of this study is

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Arthritis Australia

December 2014 This month James was awarded an Arthritis Australia / Zimmer Orthopaedic Fellowship Scholarship. The funding is awarded to Australian orthopaedic surgeons who seek additional, non-compulsory, sub-specialty Fellowship training, either locally or abroad. Sub-specialty Fellowship training is an excellent opportunity for surgeons to travel abroad and train with internationally-renowned colleagues in world-class institutions. Often,

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James starts international, multi-centre cohort study

November, 2014 This month, James started the first stage of his international, multicenter cohort study. The study involves several Universities from the United States, Canada and Australia. The study uses an “Outcomes-based electronic research database” (OBERD: http://oberd.com/) to measure patient satisfaction and clinical scores on an iPad or tablet equivalent In an effort to improve

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Interesting cases published in The Bone & Joint Journal

June, 2014 To become a fully-qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon, surgeons-in-training must pass a final examination that is administered by the Royal (Australasian) College of Surgeons. Prior to presenting for examination, most trainee surgeons have completed 6 years of medical school; a 1-year internship; 3-6 years of Basic Surgical Training (or unaccredited surgical training); and 5-6 years

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“Tips & Tricks” Upper Limb Course at Wrightington Upper Limb Unit

April, 2014 Wrightington Hospital’s status as a Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculo-skeletal disease has its origins in the seminal work of Professor Sir John Charnley, who pioneered joint replacement surgery and performed the very first hip replacement in the early 1960s. Wrightington’s reputation for excellence continues to attract highly-talented Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons

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James Helps Demonstrate Live Shoulder Surgery in Birmingham, United Kingdom

March, 2014 Live surgical seminars are one way that surgeons keep up-to-date and learn new skills. Surgeries are performed in a normal operating theatre, where audiovisual equipment is used to project the live operation to a lecture theatre full of interested surgeons. In this way, hundreds of surgeons can watch a single surgery at one

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