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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

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

In October, Dr McLean visited Dr Patrick Denard at his Surgical Centre in Oregon, USA. Dr Denard is an internationally-renowned shoulder surgeon, who is involved with the innovation and development of new shoulder anchors used in the management of shoulder rotator cuff tendon disease; as well as a new shoulder replacement system. These cutting edge

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

Recently Dr James McLean visited the Johnson & Johnson International Headquarters in Boston, USA where he discussed recent innovations in upper limb implants with the surgeons and engineers involved in their design, as well as trial the newest implant designs, not yet available in Australia.

March 2016 This month, James was pleased to be invited to present at an education meeting for Nurse Practitioners hosted by Orthopaedics SA. James presented on common traumatic wrist conditions and their emergency management.

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.

September 2016 This month, James was please to support the City to Bay Fun Run as a representative of Orthopaedics SA’s corporate team. The day was a tremendous success, with over 25,000 registered participants. For more information, click here.

Febuary 2016 This month, James co-authored a book chapter of an international textbook on elbow surgery. Essential Techniques in Elbow Surgery was released for publication this month and is a valuable resource for elbow surgeons around the world. For more information – Click Here. Reconstruction techniques for fractures of the proximal ulna and radial head

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.

April 2016 This month, James was pleased to be invited to a teaching session for Orthopaedic Registrars, covering the fundamentals of Kienboch’s disease of the wrist. This condition is relatively rare and has a variety of surgical management options ranging from arthroscopic (key hole) surgery to more complex bone altering procedures and vascularized grafts. For

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

August 2016 This month, James was pleased to co-host an education evening on wrist problems at Radiology SA. The evening was a tremendous success. The evening forms part of an education program that Orthopaedics SA hosts for regular GP continued education. To learn more about Orthopaedics SA’s education calendar and events, click here.

November 2016 This month, James met with other shoulder surgeons from around Australasia at the Royal North Shore Shoulder Symposium on Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy. This biannual event is an excellent opportunity for Surgeons to meet and discuss current trends in shoulder surgery.

July 2016 This month, James presented to the Australian Physiotherapy Association on the importance of targeted and timely physiotherapy. Therapy plays an integral part of achieving optimal post-operative outcomes; and forming a trusting relationship with a local therapist is important in achieving these goals.

January 2016 This month, James visited Dr Edward Bateman, a prominent shoulder & reconstructive surgeon on The Sunshine Coast, NSW. James spent 2 days operating with Dr Bateman and took the opportunity to discuss Dr Bateman’s research database and current research projects. Dr Bateman has recently published an innovative paper on reconstruction of massive glenoid

December 2015 This month, James attended the SAHSS Annual Meeting. This was an excellent opportunity for local Hand Therapists and Hand Surgeons to meet and discuss current trends in hand and wrist surgery. The group meets once a year and forms a local representation of the Australian Hand Surgery Society. To find out more –

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”

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

June 2015 Superior labral tear from anterior to posterior (SLAP) are a common cause of recurrent shoulder pain in young, active individuals. These lesions have come into public awareness because of their frequency in athletes involved in overhead (throwing) activities. Although 10 varieties of SLAP lesion have been described on MRI or MR arthrography, 4

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

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

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

March, 2015 A tear of the biceps tendon at the elbow can occur as the result of lifting a heavy object or from a traumatic accident. A biceps tear can cause significant pain and dysfunction for patients. The treatment of a biceps tear varies depending on the severity and type of tear, and a patient’s

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

James M McLean, Perry C Turner, Gregory I Bain, Nimah Rezaian, John Field, Quintin FoggThe Journal of Hand Surgery (European)Vol 34E, Issue 6, Sep 2009, p778-782.2009 Full article

James M McLean, Robert Atkinson, Luke Mooney, David LovettThe Australian Defence Force Health JournalVol 8, Issue 2, Oct 2007.2007 Full article