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Aaron Tay
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2000)
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedic Surgery) (2009)
Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgery
Aaron is a Specialist Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon with a caring and dedicated approach to his patients.
Aaron was born in Singapore and grew up in Perth, attending school, university and working at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital before moving to NSW to commence Orthopaedic surgical training.
On completing his Orthopaedic degree, he worked overseas in several countries. In France, he worked with internationally recognised Sub-Speciality Shoulder Surgeons in Rennes and Lyon, performing arthroscopic shoulder procedures and joint replacement surgery. In Canada, with a specialised Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Orthopaedic Clinic, working with the professional ice hockey and football teams.
In 2011, Aaron returned with his international experience to Perth, taking up an appointment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and beginning practice at Hollywood Orthopaedic Group.
At the University of Western Australia, he holds a Senior Lecturer position and is involved in anatomy teaching, running courses and laboratory sessions.
Today Aaron continues to work at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital as the Head of Department, providing an upper limb, knee and general trauma service to the public. He has a special interest in the difficult reconstructions of the shoulder and elbow. He is actively involved in the training of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is the past Director of Orthopaedic Training at this location and is the Supervisor of the SCGH Upper Limb and Trauma Fellowship which attracts international applicants.
Privately, Aaron brings his local, interstate and international experience in a friendly, caring and approachable manner to his patients. He consults out the Hollywood Orthopaedic Group and operates at Hollywood Hospital.
Services
Shoulder Surgery
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of a large ball (humerus) and a shallow socket (glenoid). It is prone to injury from overhead work or play, as well as age related wear and tear. Symptoms of a shoulder problem may include pain, weakness, or instability.
Our shoulder specialists at The Orthopaedic Group can guide you through the investigation and management of shoulder problems, and provide advice on both operative and non-operative strategies for care.
Elbow Surgery
Our surgeons manage painful elbow conditions such as tennis elbow, bursitis, advanced arthritis, stiff elbow, and muscle and tendon ruptures. We also manage single and recurring dislocations of the elbow and fractures, which vary from being very simple to very complex. We treat nerve injuries or compressions around the elbow, bone and joint infections, congenital elbow problems, contractures around the elbow, sports and work-related elbow problems, and complex reconstructive problems of the elbow. Our group also performs complex arthroscopic elbow surgery.
Knee Surgery
The knee is a complex hinge joint. It is susceptible to both injury and arthritis with frequent presenting symptoms including pain, catching and instability.
Our knee specialists at The Orthopaedic Group are skilled in the assessment of knee pathology in all ages and can help you manage your symptoms with advice on non-operative treatments, as well as the full range of surgical options supported by the best technology.
Our team uses all current technologies including custom planned joint replacement and robotic assisted surgery to deliver accurate operations.
Hand & Wrist Surgery
The Orthopaedic Group WA hand and wrist surgeons have sub-specialty knowledge of hand and wrist anatomy and pathology and are experienced in the management of both degenerative and traumatic conditions. They are fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and can advise on both surgical and non-surgical care.
Biography + Affiliations
- University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2000)
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Ortho) (2009)
- Upper Limb and Sport Medicine Fellowship.
- Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, Perth, Australia. 2009
- Shoulder Arthroscopic and Arthroplasty Fellowship.
- Centre Hospitalier Prive Saint-Grégoire, Rennes, France. 2010
- Orthopaedic Sport Medicine & Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship
- Pan Am Clinic Winnipeg, Canada. 2010
- Medical Board of Australia – General Registration
- Fellowship trained in Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgery.
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Arthroscopic Association of North America
- Australian Medical Association
- Director of Training Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (AOA), 2015-2018
- “Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the glenohumeral joint: a case report”
JR Ebert, Ph.D.; M Fallon; M H Zheng; A Tay
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 27(10), e300-307, Oct 2018, doi: 10.1016/uj.jse.2018.06.013 - “Do psychological factors predict outcome of shoulder surgery?”
A Thorpe, PB O’Sullivan, T Mitchell, M Hurworth, J Spencer, G Booth, FRACS; S Goebel, P Khoo, A Tay, A Smith
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 476(10), 2062-2073, Oct 2018, doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000389 - “Osteotomy of Malunited Greater Tuberosity – a Case Report”
Banarji BH, Oberoi IPS, Aaron Tay, Phillipe Collin
J Ortho Case Reports 2012:2(1): 18-20 - “A 10 Year Radiological Comparison of Two All Polyethylene Glenoid Component Designs – A Prospective Trial.”
P Collin, A Tay, B Melis, P Boileau, G Walch
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery 20(8),1217-1223, Dec 2011, doi:10.1016/j.jse.2011.06.012 - “Irreparable spontaneous deltoid rupture in rotator cuff arthropathy: the use of a reverse total shoulder replacement.”
Aaron K.L. Tay, Philippe Collin
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery 20,e5-e8, Oct 2011, doi:10.1016/j.jse.2011.03.013 - “Complications associated with treatment of the multiple ligament injured (dislocated) knee.”
A Tay, P MacDonald
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 19(2):153-61 June 2011, doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e31820e6e43
“Suprascapular Nerve; Does Neuropathy exist with Massive Rotator Cuff Tears? A prospective Electromyography Study.”
P Collin, A Tay, L Favard
Presented at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting 7th Feb 2012
Practice Location
- Hollywood Private Hospital
- Bethesda Hospital
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital/Osborne Park Hospital – Head of Department Orthopaedic Surgery
- Osborne Park Hospital
- Hedland Health Campus
- Nickol Bay Hospital