Mr Dan Fisher - Wednesday, 21 August 2024 at 7.30 pm

Mr Dan Fisher, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Enhanced recovery after THR and TKR, optimising patient outcomes. A GP guide.

Learning outcomes

• Discuss the burden of arthritis and why we need to change current practice
• Illustrate enhanced recovery processes and how they work
• Outline pre op optimisation – communication between GP and surgeons

Biography

Mr Fisher is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon interested in hip and knee replacements, including robotic assistance. Mr Fisher completed his orthopaedic training in Victoria and obtained his fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He has worked locally and undertaken fellowship training at the Perth Hip and Knee Clinic, gaining further experience in all aspects of hip and knee replacement surgery, including robotics.

Having trained and worked as a Physiotherapist previously, he understands the importance of a holistic approach towards patient care and is focused on achieving the best outcomes for his patients. Mr Fisher has an interest in teaching and is involved in education of junior medical staff and he is also the current Director of Orthopaedic Training at Moorabbin Hospital.