Clinical Practice
Prof Allan Wang is a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon focusing on arthroscopic and open reconstruction for shoulder rotator cuff tendon tears, arthroscopic shoulder decompression for work or sports injuries, arthroscopic and arthroplasty surgery of the hand and wrist and shoulder arthritis, and total shoulder joint replacement (anatomic and reverse design), using computer navigation.
Background & Training
Dr Wang lectures at many national and international shoulder surgery meetings, and publishes widely in peer review scientific journals. Current research includes biologic therapies to enhance soft tissue healing after surgery. This includes platelet rich plasma, collagen scaffolds, and autologous tendon stem cell therapy. A further research project in total shoulder replacement evaluates computer navigation to attain optimal placement of the implants, and this allows patients to rehabilitate and recover faster. Allan combines the latest knowledge and innovations to offer his patients the best treatment options available.
Dr Wang is a Clinical Professor of orthopaedic surgery in the University of Western Australia. He is immediate past President of the Shoulder Elbow Society of Australia (2016-2018). He is an active member of the Australian Hand Society and the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA). Allan’s leadership roles have included Scientific Secretary for AOA (2011-2015), Chair of Continuing Orthopaedic Education (2007-2010), and AOA Board Director. Hospital service roles include Chair of the Orthopaedic Group St John of God Hospital Murdoch, and Co-Director of the Murdoch Centre of Orthopaedic Research.
Contact Details
Address:Murdoch Orthopaedic Clinic, Suite 10, 100 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch 6150 WA
Phone:08 6332 6390 Fax:08 6332 6392 Email:awang@westnet.com.au Website:http://www.allanwangorthopaedics.com.au Healthlink EDI: dralwang