Orthopaedic Surgery
Shoulder Surgery
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body, and is vital for positioning of the hands to provide function. Therefore issues with the shoulder can cause significant disability.
Elbow & Wrist Surgery
The elbow and wrist are complex joints and like the shoulder are vital for upper limb function. The most commonly seen complaints are arthritis and traumatic conditions.
Hip Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is the main surgical treatment of the osteoarthritic hip & involves removing the worn out surfaces of the hip joint & replacing them with prosthetic parts.
Knee Surgery
Common knee conditions include arthritis, ACL tears & meniscal tears. James Churchill has a particular interest in treating sporting injuries of the knee.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
James has experience with forefoot surgery and ankle surgery. Commonly treated foot and ankle conditions include Bunions, Hallux Rigidus & Ankle Instability.
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
James has experience in the treatment of various traumatic orthopaedic conditions that present for emergency surgery at Northeast Health Wangaratta.