Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. Cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that
Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. Cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that
Osteoarthritis (OA) occurs when the cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints gradually deteriorates. Cartilage is a firm, slippery tissue that
Dr Nick Wallwork, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon, specialises in the care, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand tendon injuries, fractures and degenerative conditions. He is a recognised locally and internationally as a leader and teacher in the delivery of advanced surgical care for the treatment of shoulder conditions.
Dr Wallwork treats a wide variety of traumatic and sports injuries such as shoulder dislocations, through to hand and wrist fractures. Dr Wallwork has expertise in the management of arthritis, including joint replacements for the shoulder elbow wrist and hand. He is committed to delivering an exceptional level of personalised patient care to those seeking diagnosis, treatment and who have a desire to an effective return to activity.
Dr Nick Wallwork has practiced at sportsmed since 2015 and is the current Chairman of the SportsmedSA Hospital and Orthopaedics Board of Directors. He currently consults at our Stepney Healthcare Hub, Morphett Vale, Mt Gambier and Darwin. A GP referral is required to make an appointment with Dr Wallwork.
Special Interests
Sports injuries
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for the rotator cuff, labral tears and instability
Shoulder joint replacement for arthritis
Elbow arthritis surgery with arthroscopy and the treatment of tendinopathies
Wrist fractures and soft tissue injury management
Finger and thumb arthritis management, acute fractures, soft tissue injuries, tendon repair and surgery for Dupuytren’s contracture
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other compressive neuropathies
An elbow arthroscopy is used to examine, diagnose and treat ailments of the elbow joint.
A thin fibre-optic telescope (arthroscope) with a tiny camera lens
An elbow arthroscopy is used to examine, diagnose and treat ailments of the elbow joint.
A thin fibre-optic telescope (arthroscope) with a tiny camera lens