Mr Shane Blackmorehas interests in sports injuries, and arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder. This includes all aspects of knee, hip, and shoulder surgery. Completing subspecialty fellowship training in London and New York, Shane returned to Melbourne with world-class experience in the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Shane is one of only a few Australian-trained surgeons to have his training accredited by both the Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

Shane’s subspecialty training focused on the latest arthroscopic techniques for knee ligament reconstruction (ACL), meniscal repair and transplant, cartilage restoration and joint preservation, shoulder stabilization and rotator cuff repair as well as femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears of the hip. As part of his fellowship in New York, Shane also learned modern hip and knee arthroplasty techniques including Anterior Hip Replacement.

Born in Melbourne, Shane graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical School before completing his specialist Orthopaedic surgical training in Melbourne. Shane has published articles and book chapters as well as technique videos on many aspects of arthroscopic surgery and continues to teach medical students and future orthopaedic surgeons through his association with the University of Melbourne and his public hospital appointments at Austin Health and Eastern Health.

Shane has commenced practice at The Avenue Hospital and is available to discuss all aspects of orthopaedic care for your patients and is available to see urgent referrals. Shane is also very happy to visit your rooms and meet you in person. For more information please visit www.shaneblackmore.com