Orthopaedics 360

30/07/2025

Orthopaedics 360 are proud to be able to operate and be a part of the development of the new Eastwood Private Hospital. With our team being some of the first surgeons to operate in this new facility, it has been a wonderful experience to be on the forefoot of one of the most exciting health projects in SA! We are humbled to have been chosen to represent a part of the orthopaedic community at Eastwood Private, and am grateful to be able to utilise its fantastic facilities. Alongside Calvary Adelaide Hospital, our team now operates from Adelaide's newest and most advanced operating theatres and wards.

AI-assisted surgery meets five-star comfort at Adelaide's newest $90m private hospital, where even the nurse call bells won't disturb your rest. 📸 SEE THE PICTURES: https://bit.ly/3IP8hWN

30/06/2025

🎥✨ Come take an inside look at our inaugural operating list at Eastwood Private Hospital with Dr Raymond Yu (Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgeon). Grateful to our exceptional team for a smooth and successful start. As we continue to grow, we’re pleased to share opportunities for nursing staff to join us in theatre and on the wards: eastwoodprivate.com.au/ 💙

19/06/2025

🎉 A Special First at 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡.
Today marked an exciting milestone as we completed the 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩 at 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 — and what a privilege it was to be part of this moment in South Australian healthcare.

Dr Raymond Yu had the honour of performing the hospital’s first surgeries, but today was truly a 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩. From the welcoming front desk staff to the skilled anaesthetic team, nurses, theatre staff and recovery team — the energy, professionalism and warmth was felt throughout the entire hospital.

There’s something special about being part of a new (and stunning!) hospital with a culture built on 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 from day one. We’re proud to stand beside this team and excited to see Eastwood Private Hospital grow into a centre of surgical and medical excellence.

Congratulations to all involved — and thank you to our patients for your trust on this inaugural day.
Here’s to many more. 💙

18/06/2025

Today Dr Mike Smith and Dr Chien-Wen Liew performed their last surgeries at St Andrew’s hospital. Over the last 10 years, thousands of patients have had the benefit of an amazing team - medical, surgical and more. Many hip replacements, bunions, and knee replacements over the years! It is with the greatest of memories that the team now moves towards an exciting new beginning at the new Eastwood Private Hospital which is now open and operational!

“We will always remember the people - many of who put in the extra effort, and expertise in ensuring that we can perform at our very best”.

To everyone who have helped us over the years - THANK YOU. Together as a group, Orthopaedics 360 will move to Eastwood Private over the next few months (consulting and operating). We all can’t wait to see you there!

06/06/2025

https://youtu.be/hjhfUKVDz8U

Have you ever wondered what is discussed at conferences? Many patients wonder where our doctors go on weekends. Dr Chien-Wen Liew and Dr Luke Mooney have an unscripted, unplanned video from the recent Hip and Knee international conference where as faculty, they provided valuable insights and training to other surgeons from around the world, as well as learning from the best of the best. In this video, they walk around discussing various points about Total Hip Replacement surgery and how it has progressed in their careers as they aim to provide an enhanced, tailored approach that provides the highest quality outcomes for every single patient. A total knee replacement summary will follow in the next episode! What do you want to see in our videos next?

Join us for a short insight into a Hip Conference with Dr Chien-Wen Liew and Dr Luke Mooney. We recently attended and contributed as faculty in an internatio...

14/05/2025

Thanks SASMA for organising another great educational evening- this time on shoulder instability and dislocations.

Having the opportunity to present alongside Ben Onofrio (Shoulder Physiotherapist) and Michael Le (Musculoskeletal Radiologist) was excellent and highlights the multidisciplinary approach to management that this problem requires.

Hope all attendees found it informative and look forward to the next workshop!

09/03/2025

Dr Raymond Yu (Shoulder & Upper Limb Surgeon) spent last Friday treating a mix of complex shoulder and elbow problems with joint replacement technology, with each requiring nuance in surgical options.

1. We started the operating day with a total elbow replacement for severe elbow arthritis with painful ulnar nerve compression and stiffness 🦾

2. Next was advanced shoulder arthritis in a hard working young man. The best option for him was a stemless anatomic shoulder replacement preserving his rotator cuff muscles.

3. In contrast, another hard working but slightly older patient up next required a reverse shoulder replacement for his advanced rotator cuff arthritis, limiting his range of motion and function.

4. Finally, in a patient with a complex pathologic fracture of the proximal humerus, an extensive and meticulous wide local excision was performed, before reconstruction of the proximal humerus in conjunction with a reverse shoulder replacement.

All four patients had in common severe pain, lack of movement, and poor function. Each required computer navigated, patient specific joint replacement technology, but with slight technical variations based on their individual situations.

It's an absolute privilege to be in a position to be able to help each of these unique patients with modern medicine and a fantastic team!

03/03/2025

https://www.drchienwenliew.com.au/featured/my-reasoning-for-total-hip-replacements/

What drives innovation in total hip replacements? Over the years we have seen significant changes with:

- the approach to access the hip
- material improvements
- patient specific technology to assess and enhance accuracy
- our overall understanding of the optimal place to position a hip replacement

When you add all of the refinements over many years, you end up with a total hip replacement performed in 2025. The best we can do to help our patients regain their mobility in the shortest timespan, with safety and accuracy.

We have curated videos on our YouTube channel to help you learn more about how Dr Chien-Wen Liew performs total hip replacements. Learn more by visiting: https://www.drchienwenliew.com.au/featured/my-reasoning-for-total-hip-replacements/

My reasoning behind total hip replacements Featured Direct Anterior Approach & Patient Specific Technology Total Hip Replacements Contact Us Watch more on YOUTUBE Years of evolution and refinement Combines the accuracy of 3D planning with respect for surrounding soft tissue The direct anterior appro...

14/12/2024

As our final week of official work approaches, we again would like to wish everyone a safe and festive Christmas and New Year period. Our office closes on the Friday the 20th of December and reopens on the 6th of January. For our patients having surgery - arrangements will be specifically made for you during this time! Thanks again - lets celebrate the end of 2024!

10/12/2024

In the holidays our 4 doctors will spend time planning for 2025, scheduling in the upcoming year and discussing refinements and enhancements to patient care. Each one committed to providing the absolute best service and outcomes they can possibly provide.

There is no better time to get together than over the summer break - where they can dedicate time to discussing all of their particular fields with each other to find ways to get even better. Continued education, refinement and improvement are the focus.

Dr Yu - Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist
Dr Mooney - Knee, Hip and Shoulder
Dr Smith - Foot and Ankle.
Dr Liew - Hip and Knee

07/12/2024

Our staff take their jobs seriously...but not as much as these guys!

Our office will be closed between the 20th of December and the 5th of January. During this time, phones, faxes and emails will not be attended to.

While we are about to go into the Christmas break - we wish to thank every single one of our patients, families, friends and colleagues for a fantastic 2024.

04/12/2024