About
About Mr David Penn
Mr David Penn specialises in shoulder, hip and knee surgery.
He has specialist interest in arthritis surgery of the hip and knee as well as soft tissue pathology and arthritis of the shoulder.
Mr Penn graduated with distinction from the University of Melbourne in 1997 and completed his Orthopaedic training in Melbourne, Australia in 2004.
Thereafter he completed fellowship training in shoulder, hip and knee replacement surgery.
He trained in hip arthroplasty surgery in Exeter, United Kingdom and upper limb surgery at Wrightington, in the United Kingdom.
He spent a further 12 months in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada training in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery and joint arthroplasty.
He also completed a 6-month trauma fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital trauma centre.
Experience & Leadership
A career in orthopaedic surgery
Education & Fellowship Training
Mr Penn graduated with distinction from the University of Melbourne in 1997 and completed his Orthopaedic training in Melbourne, Australia in 2004.
Thereafter he completed fellowship training in shoulder, hip and knee replacement surgery.
He trained in hip arthroplasty surgery in Exeter, United Kingdom and upper limb surgery at Wrightington, in the United Kingdom.
He spent a further 12 months in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada training in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery and joint arthroplasty.
He also completed a 6-month trauma fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital trauma centre.
Teaching & Leadership
Mr Penn lectures and teaches courses in hip and knee surgery.
He has been an Examiner in Orthopaedic surgery for the Royal Australian College of surgeons.
He has been the Tasmanian State chair for the Australian Orthopaedic Association and the Royal Australian College of surgeons.
He is member of the Australian Arthroplasty Society and ISAKOS society. He is a fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic association and fellow of the Royal Australian College of surgeons.
He has been the chair of the Medical Advisory Committee for Calvary for Launceston for over 10 years and is currently head of the Orthopaedic Unit at the Launceston General Hospital.
Services
Specialist Orthopaedic Services
Hip, knee and Shoulder arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery).
Joint replacement surgery can help relieve pain and improve movement when a joint has been significantly affected by arthritis or other degenerative conditions. Mr Penn specialises in hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery, with a particular interest in modern arthroplasty techniques and technologies.
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Shoulder arthroscopy (Shoulder scope, cuff repair, biceps tenodesis)
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the surgeon to assess and treat problems within the shoulder joint and surrounding structures. Mr Penn performs shoulder arthroscopy for conditions including rotator cuff problems and biceps pathology.
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Kneescope or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction (meniscal tears, ligament rupture)
Knee arthroscopy can be used to assess and treat a range of problems affecting the knee, including meniscal tears and ligament injuries. Where appropriate, ACL reconstruction can help restore stability following significant ligament damage.
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Peripheral nerve (Open carpal tunnel release – not endoscopic)
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers due to pressure on the median nerve. Mr Penn performs open carpal tunnel release to relieve pressure on the nerve and improve symptoms.
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Manipulation under anaesethic (frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis)
A frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, can cause significant pain and restriction of shoulder movement. Manipulation under anaesthetic may be considered where appropriate to help restore movement in the shoulder.
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