Canberra Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

14/02/2026

14/02/2026

I need these boots

06/02/2026

Research available "ahead on line" in CJSM, finds unacceptably high failure rate with Cross Bracing Protocol, versus surgical stabilisation.

03/02/2026

Wonderful to see young Valentino Guseli’s

Wonderful to see young Valentino Guseli interviewed tonight on current affairs and we wish Valentino the best of luck with his Olympic endeavour next week, such a local champion.

Snowboarding runs in Valentino Guseli's blood.

The 20-year-old is entering his second Olympic Winter Games, and this year will be special in more ways than one.

See the interview TONIGHT on Channel 9 and 9Now.

01/02/2026

Dr. Porter's research comparing surgical reconstruction with non-operative treatment of ACL rupture, confirms that reconstruction is multiple times more successful. Non-operative treatment has a failure rate of 90% over 3 years vs 5% with surgery, Published in Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine in 2025 (The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 13(3), 23259671251320647)

17/12/2025

As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our warmest Christmas wishes to our patients, colleagues, and community.

We hope the festive season brings you time to relax, reflect, and enjoy moments with family and friends. May the New Year be filled with good health, strength, and continued progress toward your goals.

Our office will be closing from 24 December 2025 until 4 January 2026. For existing patients only, Dr Porter and our nurses are conducting a post surgery review clinic on 29 December 2025.

From all of us at Canberra Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, we wish you a safe and joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

15/11/2025

“The Doc” joining the scenic 5km Jindabyne Park Run this morning.

12/10/2025

Congratulations to all the Canberra Runners in the 2025 Melbourne Marathon and half marathon today and what great running conditions. Dr Mark Porter managed to complete his 72nd Marathon and his next goal is Boston in 2026.

Registrations for Melbourne Marathon 2026 will be open in 1 month and expected to fill up in 24hrs.

17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick’s Day to the Irish In Canberra. Dr Porter attending a lovely evening celebrating St Patrick’s day at the Irish Embassy in Yarralumla, ACT.

22/12/2024

Dr Mark Porter and Staff would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and safe travels for the festive season.

Our office will be closed from 24 December 2024 until the 5 January 2025. Dr Mark Porter will be seeing post surgery clients only on 27 December 2024 and 1st January 2025.

22/11/2024

Canberra has one Healthscope hospital - National Capital Private Hospital. Dr Mark Porter does not operate at this private hospital so this issue will not impact on any planned surgery for clients with Bupa Insurance.

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29/05/2024

Looks out for this weeks “City News magazine “ as you will see some familiar faces featured from 19 Napier Close Deakin ACT