David M. Findlay is an Orthopedic Oncologist based in North Terrace, Adelaide (SA 5005), Australia. He looks after people with problems in the bones and soft tissues, including conditions where cancer may be involved, and also long-term joint issues that affect daily life.
In many cases, his work includes helping patients dealing with bone tumours and soft tissue sarcoma. That can be hard news to hear. It also means careful planning for what comes next, especially when the condition involves areas like the lungs, where metastases can sometimes show up.
He also manages a range of non-cancer bone conditions. This includes arthritis and osteoarthritis, along with rarer bone disorders such as osteopetrosis and osteosclerosis. At times, patients may be living with inherited bone conditions like osteolysis syndrome recessive or osteosclerosis autosomal dominant, which can lead to ongoing pain, fractures, and changes to how bones handle stress.
For some patients, treatment may also involve orthopaedic procedures. This can include hip replacement, and bone grafts when rebuilding or supporting bone is part of the plan. The goal is usually to help people move more comfortably and stay as active as possible, even while treatment for the underlying condition continues.
David M. Findlay works with adults who have complex medical needs, including people with bone and soft tissue conditions linked to conditions such as adult soft tissue sarcoma and hairy cell leukaemia (HCL). Care is often a mix of diagnosing, planning treatment, and coordinating next steps so the different parts of care fit together.