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Dr Nick Wallwork
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Specialises in sports injuries, traumatic and degenerative conditions of the hand and upper limb, shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff, shoulder instability, arthritis surgery and joint replacement, open arthroscopic management of traumatic and degenerate conditions of the elbow.
About
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 and Mt Gambier. 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
Qualifications
- Former visiting medical officer, Flinders Medical Centre, Repatriation General Hospital and Noarlunga Hospital
- Member, Australian Institute Company of Directors, 2012 – present
- Senior Lecturer, Flinders University
- Six month travelling fellowship program in the United States
- Fellowship Upper Limb Surgery, Wrightington Hospital, 2005
- Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2004
- Advanced Surgical Training, Australian Orthopaedic Association, 2000–03
- Basic Surgical Training, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1996–99
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, 1994
Awards and achievements
- Chairman, SPORTSMED·SA Hospital and Orthopaedics Board of Directors, 2015 – present
- Member, SPORTSMED·SA Hospital and Orthopaedics Board of Directors, present
- Former President, South Australian Hand Society, 2007–2011
Member of
- Australian Orthopaedics Association
- Royal Australian College of Surgeons
- SA Hand Society
- Australian Institute of Company Directors
- International Society for Knowledge for Surgeons on Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty
Where to see them
Consulting locations
Stepney Healthcare Hub
Stepney Healthcare Hub 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
Hospital and specialist clinics
One number reaches every clinic. Consulting days vary, so reception will tell you when Dr Nick Wallwork is next at the clinic nearest you.
Also available
Other orthopaedic surgeons at sportsmed
Dr Domenic Leonello
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Dr James Beazley
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Dr Justin Alexander
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Ask for Dr Nick Wallwork when you callReception will find the soonest appointment.
(08) 8130 1222