Dr Roger Paterson

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I am a specialist knee surgeon in private practice since 1984, with Greg Keene and others.

I have particular knowledge and expertise in the biomechanics and reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, and Patello-Femoral problems.

I was a co-founder of Sportsmed-SA, a ground-breaking multi-disciplinary clinic owned by the practitioners who work here, which opened in 1989. I also specialise in ankle problems (but not feet), and do hip replacement surgery

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Sub-specialty Interests

  • Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee surgery since 1983, especially:

    • Minimally invasive surgery for arthritis of the knee including Partial and Total Replacements, using state-of-the-art biomaterials, designs, and techniques

    • Cruciate ligament reconstructions of the knee 

    • Patello-Femoral instability and pain

    • Sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and ankle

    • Total Hip Replacement

 

Professional Experience

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Adelaide; 1972

  • Fellowship Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics); 1983

  • Fellowship Australian Orthopaedic Association; 1986

Memberships:

  • Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA): Member Since 1977, fellow since 1986, various roles since; currently SA State Chairman since 1998

  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Fellow since 1983, Councillor 2013-2016

  • Australian Knee Society (AKS): Member since 1987. Past secretary 2007-8. Past President 2010-11

  • Sports Medicine Australia, South Australia (SAMSA), (formerly Australian Sports Medicine Federation (ASMF)): Life member, SA branch President 87-89

  • Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ASOS): SA branch Chairman since 2005, National Secretary 2006-2016.

  • Arthroplasty Society of Australia

  • International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee and Orthopaedic Sports Surgery (ISAKOS)

  • Asia-Pacific Knee, Arthroscopy and Sports Surgery Society (APKASS)

Achievements:

  • First advanced knee surgery fellow in private practice in Australia, with Dr Merv Cross, Sydney Feb-July 1983

  • Inventor of the arthroscopic femoral drill guide used worldwide to facilitate ACL reconstructions

  • Inventor of a cheap, light-weight, soft, no-hinges support for Anterior Cruciate deficient knees

  • Author of many original scientific research papers, surgical procedures and inventions (see CV)

Personal Interests

 

Family and friends

Motor sport. Especially competing in classic tarmac rallies

Cycling to keep fit (MAMIL) Clubs PACC, VLCC. Strava

Port Adelaide Football Club: Chairman's club member by invitation

 

Staying Active

 

It's great to be a part of a great club, and share in the joy of winning, as well as commiserate with your mates when you lose. We are fiercely loyal to our club in good times and bad. We respect the opposition. Elite sport is where we see talented individuals and teams strive to give of their very best. The pursuit of excellence, in any field, is its own reward; success is a natural consequence. (I support my football team of choice, the Port Adelaide Football Club. Go the Power!)

I have always had an interest in sports participation, albeit never at the top level. The discipline and psychology of striving for personal achievement is educational as well as rewarding. Currently I keep fit with regular gym sessions, participation as a fair weather cyclist and in the Tour Down Under Challenge each year, and as a competitor in motorsport. As well as club events, I have achieved podium finishes in classic tarmac rallies such as Classic Adelaide, Rally Tasmania, and the Adelaide Hills Tarmac Rally.