Orthopaedic Services 

Expert Surgical Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Care with Professor Ton Tran

Professor Ton Tran is a Melbourne-based orthopaedic surgeon offering personalised, evidence-based care across a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. With advanced surgical training and a focus on long-term outcomes, Professor Tran treats everything from joint replacements and sports injuries to acute trauma and complex deformities. 

X-ray image of a pelvis showing bilateral hip replacements with artificial hips and femoral implants.

Hip Surgery 

Procedures include: 

  • Total Hip Replacement (THR) 

  • Minimally invasive and muscle-sparing direct anterior approaches 

  • Revision surgery for previously replaced hips 

  • Computer-navigated and robotic-assisted techniques 

The goal is to reduce pain, restore motion, and help you return to the activities you enjoy. 

Hip pain and stiffness from arthritis or injury can make walking, sleeping, and everyday activities a struggle. Professor Tran offers hip replacement surgery using modern techniques that minimise tissue disruption and support faster recovery. 

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Knee Surgery

Procedures include: 

  • Total Knee Replacement (TKR) 

  • Partial Knee Replacement (PKR) 

  • Revision knee surgery 

  • Patient-specific robotic-assisted techniques 

Each treatment is tailored to your needs, activity level, and long-term goals. Professor Tran works closely with physiotherapists to support your recovery every step of the way. 

Knee osteoarthritis or damage can impact every step you take. Professor Tran specialises in knee surgery, with a focus on alignment, stability, and natural movement. 

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Shoulder Management

Shoulder care includes: 

  • Rotator cuff repair 

  • Shoulder stabilisation and dislocation management 

  • Shoulder arthritis and replacement 

  • Frozen shoulder treatment 

Professor Tran treats a wide range of shoulder and foot conditions, with a focus on reducing pain, correcting injuries, and restoring function.

A person wearing running shoes and a yellow watch, bending down to help another person put on a compression sock on their foot during outdoor exercise on a dirt trail.

Foot and ankle conditions include: 

  • Bunions, flat feet, and high arches 

  • Tendon and ligament injuries 

  • Chronic pain or deformity 

  • Degenerative joint conditions 

Whether surgical or non-surgical, each plan is built around your goals.

Foot and Lower Limb Conditions

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Acute Trauma and Sports Injuries

When injury strikes, on the field, at work, or at home, timely and expert treatment is essential. Professor Tran manages a broad range of acute orthopaedic trauma, including: 

  • Hip, femur, and tibial fractures 

  • Knee and ankle trauma 

  • Shoulder dislocations and clavicle fractures 

  • Tendon ruptures and ligament injuries 

  • ACL and ligament injuries 

  • Meniscal tears 

  • Cartilage and tendon damage 

  • Stress fractures and ankle instability 

Professor Tran uses arthroscopic (keyhole) techniques and works closely with physiotherapists and sports medicine teams for full-spectrum care. Care is coordinated quickly, with access to surgery at St John of God Berwick Hospital.

Professor Ton Tran consults at St John of God Berwick Consulting Suites. Whether you’re seeking a second opinion or specialist care, you’re in experienced hands.

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