Presidential handover 2026/27

In this special episode of MSK Connect, outgoing Australian Orthopaedic Association President Mark Moroney sits down with incoming President for 2026-27, Andrew Wines, to discuss his career, leadership journey and vision for the future of Australian orthopaedics. Andrew reflects on his experiences…

A deep dive into AOA's Clinical Studies Unit (part two)

In part two, Australian Orthopaedic Association Clinical Director Dr Chris Vertullo, and researcher and knee surgeon Dr Sam MacDessi return to discuss the findings of the RASKAL study, one of the most ambitious orthopaedic trials ever conducted in Australia. Chris and Sam break down the design of …

A deep dive into AOA's Clinical Studies Unit (part one)

In the first half of this two-part episode, Australian Orthopaedic Association Clinical Director Dr Chris Vertullo is joined by fellow researcher and knee surgeon Dr Sam MacDessi.  The pair unpack the origins and purpose of the AOA Clinical Studies Unit, from its beginnings with the landmark CRIST…

Presidential handover and blueprint for 2026

Australian Orthopaedic Association First Vice-President Dr Andrew Wines sits down with President Dr Mark Moroney to map out the activities, projects, initiatives, and events planned in 2026 during Mark's term.  Mark shares his background as an orthopaedic surgeon in Ipswich, spanning a broad pract…

Collaboration in Digital Health

Australian Orthopaedic Association's John Cunningham is joined by Chris Kane from the Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association and Carmen Wong from the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists to unpack one of the most pressing issues in digital healthcare - fast, secure access to me…

Connection — coming home for the 2025 ASM

In the first episode of season two, we welcome Australian Orthopaedic Association General Director Susi Tegen as our season two host, and welcome back AOA Scientific Secretary Dr Kenneth Cutbush and President Dr Scott Fletcher.  Scott shares his journey from small-town Smithton near Burnie in Tasm…

Surgical training selection and continuing professional development

In the final episode of season one, host Ally Keane, Australian Orthopaedic Association national education and training executive manager discusses two key topics shaping the future of orthopaedics in Australia: surgical training selection and continuing professional development (CPD).  Covering S…

Regional and rural orthopaedic surgery

In this episode, Australian Orthopaedic Association General Director and Rural Advocate Susi Tegen speaks with three experienced regional orthopaedic surgeons from across Australia; Dr Arvind Puri and Dr Chris Morrey, both based in Cairns, North Queensland, and Dr Ric Angliss from Geelong in southw…

All about the ACE (Academy of Clinical Excellence in Orthopaedics)

In this episode Academy Steering Committee Co-Chairs Professor Richard Page and Professor Michael Schuetz, and Registry Executive Manager Strategy and Advocacy Kathy Hill discuss ACE — a ground-breaking initiative set to enhance orthopaedic research in Australia.  Beginning as an idea between AOA …

2024 AOANJRR Annual Report and reflections on 25 years of Australian joint replacement reporting

In this episode Registry Clinical Director Professor Paul Smith examines the findings of the Australian Orthopaedic Association's 2024 AOANJRR Annual Report, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the publication. Paul is joined by Deputy Registry Clinical Director Professor Chris Vertullo, Assis…