The history of orthopaedics in Australia is richly interwoven with the dedication of its surgeons. Their stories are closely intertwined with determination, innovation, politics, controversy and once, sadly, many years ago, multiple murders by a disgruntled patient.
Orthopaedic surgeons are characterised by a passion for their profession and generosity in passing on their skills to new generations of trainee surgeons throughout Australia. Many also give willingly of their time and skills in developing countries where they have been known to operate with intermittent power, few tools and basic facilities while staying in ‘no-star’ accommodation....
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