info@ogwa.com.au
(08) 9389 3800
Colin Whitewood
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), (1981)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (1991)
Hip & Knee Replacement (Primary), General Orthopaedics (Adult), Paediatric Orthopaedics
Dr Whitewood initially qualified as a Physiotherapist but his interest in musculoskeletal medicine inspired him to return to university so that he could complete his training, initially as a Doctor, but then subsequently specialising in orthopaedic surgery. Dr Whitewood now enjoys a general orthopaedic practice treating both adult and paediatric conditions.
Services
Hip Surgery
The hip is a large ball and socket joint. It is essential to normal daily activity with problems from hip joint pathology affecting patients’ ability to walk, sit, work and play.
Our hip specialists at The Orthopaedic Group deal with hip problems across all ages and can help you manage your symptoms, with advice on non-operative treatments as well as the full range of surgical interventions backed by evidence and supported by current technologies.
Our team can manage hip problems from dysplasia in a newborn through sporting injuries in children and younger adults, to degenerative problems in older adult life.
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.
Biography + Affiliations
- University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), (1981)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS, (1991)
- Dr Whitewood has obtained Post-Graduate Fellowship Training in Lower Limb Joint Replacement Surgery in London (Ontario) and also completed a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
- The Western Australian Medical Board
- General orthopaedics
- Lower limb arthroplasty – both primary and revision surgery
- Paediatric surgery
- Sports knee injuries
- Hip arthroscopy
- Computer navigated knee arthroplasty surgery
- All aspects of knee surgery in the paediatric and adult populations, including arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery.
- Australian Medical Association
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
Practice Locations
- Hollywood Private Hospital
- Perth Children’s Hospital
- Karratha Health Campus
- Hedland Health Campus