Dr Oscar Brumby-Rendell - Upper Limb Surgeon

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Dr Oscar Brumby-Rendell - Upper Limb Surgeon

Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgeon at Adelaide Shoulder & Upper Limb Clinic.

Open for appointments at Dulwich, Flinders Private Hospital or Stirling Hospital.

24/11/2025

Early outcomes are in… and they’re looking seriously exciting.

I presented my experience with base of thumb joint replacement at South Australian Hand Surgery Society, and the data from around the world is speaking loud and clear — patients are returning to strength, stability and function faster than ever before.

I also shared a sneak peek into my ongoing work assessing extreme wrist and thumb positions after CMC replacement — including early downward dog, Pilates plank variations, loaded extension, and all the crazy movements patients constantly ask about.

It’s great to finally be able to show real videos and motion analysis instead of saying, “maybe don’t do that yet 😬😬”

Rehab is getting smarter. Surgery is getting better. And patients are getting back to the things they love earlier and safer.

Swipe to see more pictures and videos from today’s talk showcasing the biomechanics, the implants, and some intra operative Pilates positions.

21/11/2025

Wonderful to welcome interstate speakers Dr Brett McClelland and Dr Will Alexander to Mt Lofty.
The South Australian Hand Surgery Society meeting was a great success with 80 attendees enjoying a lovely day in the hills.
We heard great talks including an update on the promising research for radiation therapy to treat Dupuytrens and highly selective nerve surgery for spasticity.
Only disappointing part was no one else in Black Tie 😂 As President and Vice President - Nick and I tried to lift the class of the meeting unsuccessfully 😂

Looking forward to the Lofty Hand Meeting next year.

08/09/2025

Happy World Physiotherapy Day!

As a shoulder and upper limb surgeon, I constantly remind patients that surgery is only one part of the journey.

Physiotherapists are the cornerstone of our outcomes. Their skill, dedication, and encouragement transform the work we do in theatre into meaningful, lasting results: better movement, restored independence, and improved quality of life.

From guiding patients through structured rehab to helping them rebuild confidence after injury or surgery, physios bring expertise, patience, and motivation that can’t be replaced.

A huge thank you to all the physiotherapists I work alongside, and to the countless others making a difference every single day.

From November we will be inviting physiotherapists with an interest in upper limb conditions an opportunity to observe surgery and talk all things upper limb at . So if you are a physio that would like to come watch some surgeries - leave a message and we will happily line it up. 👍🏻

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07/09/2025

✨ Shoulder Replacement in 2025 ✨

The future of joint replacement is here – and it’s all about precision, speed, and recovery.

✅ Mini Incision (5cm) – less scarring, quicker healing. An area I have worked on personally over the last 12 months to now routinely use a 5cm incision 👌🏻
✅ AI-Assisted Navigation – guiding every step for pinpoint accuracy.
✅ 3D Planning & Patient-Specific Instruments – your shoulder, your design.
✅ Accelerated Rehab – back to movement and strength sooner than ever.

This is what the next generation of shoulder surgery looks like.

27/07/2025

“When can I drive again after shoulder surgery?”
This is one of the most common questions I get — and the answer isn’t always straightforward.
🗓 Most people can expect to wait around 6 weeks, but it depends on:
    •    What type of surgery you’ve had
    •    Whether you drive a manual or automatic
    •    Whether you’re still using a sling
    •    If you’re taking strong pain medication
🚫 Driving too early can be dangerous — and often not covered by your insurance if you’re still recovering and involved in an accident.
You need:
✔️ Full control of the steering wheel
✔️ Good shoulder mobility
✔️ No sedating medications in your system
✔️ To be able to react quickly in an emergency
When in doubt — check with your surgeon before getting back behind the wheel. Your safety (and others’) is the priority.
📌 Save this for later or send to someone recovering from shoulder surgery.
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24/07/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring – Personal Assistant to Amazing (perhaps biased) Orthopaedic Surgeon
Join our dynamic surgical team in the new Eastwood Private Hospital! Soon to be the clinic with the best views in Adelaide..! We’re looking for a superstar PA who is organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
👩‍⚕️ Full-time | Mon–Fri | On-site parking
💼 Medical admin experience preferred
🌐 Check us out at asulc.com.au (http://www.asulc.com.au/)
📩 Apply now to be part of a supportive and professional team that makes a real difference in people’s lives!
Email obradmin@asulc.com.au
Full job ad on Seek 👌🏻

28/06/2025

Great trip to Darwin 🙌🏼 - Filling my laksa cup with friend catchups, markets, great sunset run, epic food, and of course complex shoulder surgery at Royal Darwin Hospital🦾

Great to catch up with my childhood friend and Physiotherapist, Emily Hardy and hearing the great things are doing in NT and now in SA!

Thanks to .l.a.i.r.e.b.e.a.r.2, , .a.little and for help with big bone graft shoulder. 👌🏻👌🏻

It was at Royal Darwin Hospital where I did my first ever orthopaedic operation over 13 years ago. The more things change the more they stay the same.. Although there is way better coffee and food compared to 2012!

28/06/2025

It was a privilege to welcome esteemed Professor Ralph Hertel from Switzerland to the newly opened Eastwood Private Hospital — Adelaide’s newest centre of excellence in private surgical care. Professor Hertel was head of upper limb at University Hospital of Bern and is a design surgeon for shoulder replacements.

Professor Hertel toured the hospital last week and was genuinely impressed by the cutting-edge facilities and thoughtfully designed surgical spaces. Although he thought the staff change room looked more like a Swiss day spa! 😂

This hospital has been purpose-built from the ground up to support world-class care, with state-of-the-art technology integrated at every level. It’s wonderful to see Eastwood Private Hospital setting a new benchmark for private healthcare in South Australia.

Looking forward to the collaborations and innovations that will grow from this foundation.

08/06/2025

sneak peak photos!
Swipe to see hospital rooms with a beautiful view 🙌🏼🙌🏼👌🏻

07/06/2025

Why 2 X-rays are better than 1!

🩻 On the AP: “Nothing to see here, doc!”
🩻 On the uptilt: “Surprise! I’m very broken.”

Here’s the deal:
Clavicle fractures love to hide in plain sight, especially when displaced inferiorly or posteriorly.
That’s why every shoulder trauma patient deserves a cephalic tilt view.

And of course X-ray number 3 - the best view of all. Back in perfect alignment 👌🏻

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191 Fullarton Road
Adelaide, SA
5065

Website

http://www.droscar.com.au/

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