Orthopaedic Surgeons

Balmain Sports Medicine has a team of three orthopaedic surgeons with extensive experience and a special interest in sports injuries. Each of the surgeons provide a comprehensive orthopaedic service for all conditions within their speciality (ie, shoulder, wrist, knee and ankle), to develop a treatment plan that is tailored for each individual athlete's needs.

This will often involve liaising with our sports physicians and physiotherapists in managing the injury and the rehabilitation if surgery is required.

The practice's Orthopaedic Surgeons are:

A referral from your general practitioner is required to see one of our orthopaedic surgeons, and often it is more efficient and appropriate to see a sports physician here at our practice first to arrange this.

Dr Jonathan Mulford                   (Knee and Wrist)

Dr Jonathan Mulford is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises predominantly in knee surgery, managing all aspects of the knee pathology, including sports injuries and degenerative disease.

Obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2005, he then travelled extensively throughout North America and Europe to gain further expertise and training with recognised world leaders in the field of knee surgery. He has a strong interest in clinical research, with several publications in peer-reviewed journals and  an award for a Diploma in Clinical Trials from the University of London in 2008.

Jonathan is actively involved in teaching through his appointment at Prince of Wales Public Hospital and has participated in the Orthopaedic Outreach program to the Solomon Islands. His primary aim is the delivery of an efficient, high quality orthopaedic service to his patients, referring doctors and associated allied health professionals.

Knee services offered include:

• arthroscopic (key hole) surgery
• ligament reconstructions (anterior cruciate / posterior cruciate)
• joint Replacement (unicompartmental, patellofemoral and total knee)
• management of all Arthritis conditions

Wrist services offered include:

• arthroscopic (key hole) surgery techniques
• fixation of Wrist Fractures (i.e. distal radius, scaphoid)
• ligament reconstructions (anterior cruciate / posterior cruciate)
• management of ganglions, carpal tunnel, trigger finger, Skier's thumb and arthritis of the hand

Website

•  For further information on Jonathan, please visit www.myorthopod.com.au

Dr David Lunz                                  (Ankle and Foot)

Dr David Lunz is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in all aspects of adult foot and ankle disorders.

David trained in orthopaedic surgery in Sydney where he obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2001), followed by a twelve month fellowship under Professor Thomas O. Clanton at the renowned Texas Medical Centre in Houston.

David is a current member of the Sydney Orthopaedic Specialists and is also a Visiting Medical Officer at the Prince of Wales Hospital.

Ankle and foot services offered include:

• arthroscopic (key hole) surgery techniques
• fixation of Ankle and Foot Fractures (ie, fibula, tibia, lisfranc)
• joint Integrity (spurs, bunion corrective surgery)
• ligament reconstructions (lateral / medial)
• achilles tendon reconstructions / repairs
• management of ganglions / neuroma's, Hammer / Mallet / Claw toes and arthritis of the ankle / foot

Website:

• For further information on David, please visit www.sydneyorthopaedics.com

Dr John Trantalis                       (Shoulder and Elbow)

Dr John Trantalis is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery, managing traumatic and chronic shoulder and elbow disorders.

Trained in New South Wales with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association,, John completed his Fellowship at the University of Calgary, Canada and The Prince of Wales hospital. Gaining further training at the Mayo Clinic and Sloane Kettering Centre (New York), John has a strong interest in clinical research with several publications in peer-reviewed journals and is currently completing a Diploma in Public Health.

John is actively involved in teaching through his appointment at Concord Public Hospital and is an active member in the Orthopaedic Outreach program. His primary aim is the delivery of an efficient, high quality orthopaedic service to his patients, referring doctors and associated allied health professionals.

Shoulder and elbow services offered include:     

• arthroscopic (key hole) or Open Surgery techniques
• fixation of Shoulder and Clavicle Fractures
• joint Integrity (acromial spurs)
• shoulder reconstructions (Bankart, SLAP tears) for instability
• rotator Cuff muscle repairs
• management of arthritis conditions and / or joint replacements

Website:

• For further information on John, please visit www.shoulderandelbow.com.au