Orthopaedic Surgery Perth

Orthopaedic surgery procedures at Western Orthopaedic Clinic

Consulting at

Murdoch

[All surgeons]
Wexford Medical Centre
Suite 13
3 Barry Marshall Pde
Murdoch WA 6150

Nedlands

[Dr O’Beirne & Dr Hardisty]
Hollywood Medical Centre
Suite 37
85 Monash Avenue
Nedlands WA 6008

Joondalup

[Dr Ghoshal]
Joondalup Private Hospital
Suite 5, Ground Floor
60 Shenton Avenue
Joondalup WA 6027

Upper limb surgery

Shoulder, hand, wrist and elbow surgery

Shoulder surgery helps treat a range of issues, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocations, frozen shoulder, and arthritis. If you’re dealing with pain, weakness, or limited movement, surgery can help restore strength and function. The exact procedure depends on what’s going on in your shoulder and what’s needed to get it working properly again. 

Hand surgery covers many conditions, from carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger to tendon and nerve injuries. These issues can cause pain, numbness, or stiffness that affects your grip and daily tasks. Surgery aims to fix the problem at its source and bring back function. It might involve releasing pressure on nerves, repairing tendons, or stabilising broken bones.

Common wrist problems like distal radius fractures, ligament injuries, or carpal instability can make it hard to use your hand normally. Wrist surgery helps realign bones, repair soft tissues, or relieve pressure from compressed nerves. It’s often used when pain or weakness isn’t improving with non-surgical treatments. 

Elbow surgery treats conditions like tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome, and traumatic injuries. If your elbow pain isn’t getting better or you’ve lost movement or strength, surgery may help. It can involve tendon repairs, nerve decompression, or stabilising fractures—depending on what’s causing the problem.

Lower limb surgery

Foot, ankle and knee surgery

Foot surgery can help when problems like fractures, deformities, or long-term pain stop you from walking comfortably. Dr Gerard Hardisty treats a wide range of foot conditions and uses techniques that aim to restore stability and get you back on your feet.

Ankle surgery may be needed for issues like arthritis, chronic instability, or fractures that haven’t healed well. Dr Gerard Hardisty has particular expertise in ankle procedures, including ankle replacement, helping improve movement and reduce pain when other treatments haven’t worked.

Knee surgery is often used to treat injuries such as ACL tears or ongoing wear-and-tear from arthritis. Dr Gerard Hardisty specialises in knee procedures—from ligament reconstruction to knee replacement—designed to reduce pain, restore movement, and help you return to daily activities. 

Spine and nerve surgery

Spine surgery, nerve reconstruction

Spine surgery may be needed for conditions like degenerative disc disease, spinal trauma, infections, or nerve compression. Dr Abhijeet Ghoshal is a spinal surgeon in Perth with experience in both traditional and navigation-assisted techniques, offering tailored care to help relieve pain and improve mobility.

Nerve reconstruction helps restore movement and sensation after serious nerve injuries, such as brachial plexus damage or trauma to the arm. Dr Alex O’Beirne uses advanced techniques like nerve transfers and grafting to repair damaged nerves and reconnect function in the upper limb. 

Problem Areas

Orthopaedic Procedures

Dr Gerard Hardisty

Dr Gerard Hardisty

MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA
Knee, Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgeon

Assoc Professor Gerard Hardisty is a senior orthopaedic surgeon and a foundation member of Western Orthopaedic Clinic. He specialises in knee, foot, and ankle reconstructive surgery, including arthroscopic and joint replacement procedures. Gerard trained in Perth and completed post-fellowship training in Sydney, North America, and Europe. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia, with a research focus on regenerative medicine, particularly autologous tenocyte and chondrocyte grafting.

Professional affiliations:

  • Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Sports Medicine Australia
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
  • Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Dr Alex O’Beirne

Dr Alex O’Beirne

MBBS, FRACS
Shoulder, Elbow, Hand, Wrist, Brachial Plexus, Micro Surgery

Dr Alex O’Beirne is a Perth-based orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in upper limb surgery, including the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He has a special interest in peripheral nerve and brachial plexus surgery. Alex trained in orthopaedic surgery in Perth before completing fellowships at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. His surgical practice combines advanced microsurgical techniques with a warm, patient-focused approach.

Professional affiliations:

  • Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS)
  • Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
  • Western Australian Society of Hand Surgeons (WASHS)