Clinical Practice:

Dr Michael Ledger is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with interests in surgery of the shoulder and knee and joint replacement. Michael has particular interest in sporting injuries, working in collaboration with sports physicians and exercise physiologists to achieve optimal results for patients. 

With a background in competitive swimming and sport, Michael understands the relationships between form of movement, function, and performance. He works with a multi-displinary team of physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists to achieve the best results for his patients.

He brings a warm and friendly approach to create a carefully considered and individualised management plan for each of his patients, always aiming for the best outcomes. In his time away from work , Michael continues to swim and enjoy the great outdoors with his family.

Michael operates at Hollywood Private Hospital,Joondalup Private Hospital and Joondalup Health Campus. He consults from his rooms at both sites. 

Background & Training:

Michael received his medical training at the University of Western Australia and went on to complete his training with the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He has worked with International and Australian experts and leaders in shoulder and knee surgery, with a focus on the latest arthroscopy and joint replacement techniques.

After completing his FRACS in 2008, Mr Ledger travelled to Sydney and undertook a Prince of Wales Hospital Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship and a knee sub-specialty fellowship at the Mater Hospital. He is fellowship-trained in surgery for both shoulder and knee arthritis, with an interest in computer navigation.

Michael’s keen interest in orthopaedic research keeps him abreast of up-to-date, evidence-based techniques that are shown to improve patient outcomes. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals on both shoulder and knee surgery, and regularly attends national and international orthopaedic meetings.

Contact Details

Hollywood Orthopaedic Group, Ground Floor, Hollywood Medical Centre, Suite 3, 85 Monash Avenue
Nedlands WA 6009 (Entrance 5 from Monash Avenue)

Tel: (08) 9389 3800 Fax: (08) 9389 3899 Email: info@hogwa.com.au

 

All conditions of the shoulder and knee including
Arthroscopic management of rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability
Anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement
Computer navigated and patient-matched 'custom' total knee replacement
Glenoid reconstruction for chronic shoulder instability
Knee cruciate ligament reconstruction
Meniscal injuries
Patellofemoral disorders