Management of Orthopaedic Trauma
In this new episode, Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon Adelaide) interviews Associate Professor Peter Smitham on his approach to the management of a lower limb traumatic case, a woman who has been it by a car and sustained a compound tibia fracture and pelvic injury.
This is particularly useful for those preparing for exams and Osce cases, but also of interest to all involved in the medical field.
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Peter Smitham
Peter Smitham
Peter Smitham is an Orthopaedic Consultant at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide. His clinical interests include Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery and Complex Trauma. He has a strong background in medical education and innovation. In 2018 he was awarded the School of Medicine Affiliate Teaching Award, and the Executive Dean Award Teaching Excellence Titleholder/Affiliate in 2020. In 2022 he was a finalist in the South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards
I have a number of projects within these areas along with the creation of spin-off companies. Along with MSc and PhD students I also oversee a monthly research meeting with Students and Trainees Orthopaedic Research Collaboration (STORC) to discuss future projects and develop research ideas.
