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About Mr Richard Pennington

Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialising in Upper Limb Conditions from the shoulder to the hand as well as General Orthopaedic Conditions and Trauma. More details on my website: rporthopaedics.com.au

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Special interests

Shoulder Arthritis - Replacements Utilising Computer Navigation and Patient Specific Implants, Rotator Cuff Problems, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Instability and Reconstruction , Clavicle Fractures and AC Joint Dislocations, Elbow and Wrist Arthritis - Ganglions, Wrist Replacements, Carpal Tunnel and Ulna Nerve Compression Syndromes, Sports Injuries and Hamstring problems, Orthopaedic Trauma

Qualifications

  • MBBS University of London (Imperial College) 2000
  • FRCSEd 2010 (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
  • FRACS 2015 (Orthopaedics)
  • Fellow Australian Orthopaedic Association 2017

Awards and Publications

Fact Sheet: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - https://www.healthshare.com.au/factsheets/12992-carpal-tunnel-syndrome/13262.pdf

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Hospital affiliations

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Epworth Freemasons Albert Street (East Melbourne, VIC)

Private • Epworth HealthCare

109 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC 3002
(03) 94 ...

John Fawkner Private Hospital (Coburg, VIC)

Private • Healthscope Ltd

275 Moreland Road, Coburg VIC 3058
03 9385 ...

La Trobe Private Hospital (Bundoora, VIC)

Private • Healthscope Ltd

Cnr Kingsbury Drive and Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083
03 9473 ...

Epworth Eastern Hospital (Box Hill, VIC)

Private • Epworth HealthCare

1 Arnold Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
03 8807 ...
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Ramsay Surgical Centre Glenferrie (Hawthorn, VIC)

Private • Ramsay Health Care Australia Pty Ltd

29 Hilda Crescent, Hawthorn VIC 3122
(03) 90 ...

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A supportive dressing that allows finger movement and light hand use will be applied. You may experience some pain, swelling and stiffness after surgery.2 It is important to elevate your hand in the f ...

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Registration numbers and professional memberships

AHPRA: MED0001669356