Dr Richard Dallalana is a Melbourne-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a dedicated focus on shoulder and elbow surgery. He provides specialist assessment and surgical care for a wide range of upper limb conditions, including arthritis, tendon tears, sports-related injuries, instability and fractures.
Dr Dallalana’s practice combines advanced surgical techniques with evidence-based decision-making, ensuring each patient receives care tailored to their condition, specific anatomy, and functional goals. His work spans all ages from adolescence to the 90’s.
Specific areas of interest are in sports injury reconstruction and computer and robotically assisted shoulder replacement including fully custom-made components.
Careful consideration is given to both operative and non-operative treatment options.
Dr Dallalana specialises exclusively in conditions of the shoulder and elbow, allowing for a high level of expertise in managing both common and complex presentations. Areas of interest include:
Dr Dallalana completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne and undertook specialist orthopaedic training at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. He has completed multiple post-graduate fellowships internationally, reflecting a strong commitment to subspecialty training.
His advanced fellowship training includes:
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Dallalana holds several senior leadership and academic roles. He is the Director of Upper Limb Services at the Epworth Hospital and the current Secretary of the Shoulder and Elbow Society of Melbourne. He directs an international Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship training Program whereby younger orthopaedic surgeons from around the world and Australia spend 6 months learning about advanced practice in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Dr Dallalana coordinates clinical research with the University of Melbourne, supporting the development and evaluation of improved surgical techniques and patient outcomes. He is actively involved in professional education, research collaboration, and peer leadership within the orthopaedic community.
He frequently lectures at national and international Shoulder and Elbow meetings and is a consultant to orthopaedic manufacturing industries.
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