Michael A. Finsterwald is an Orthopedic Surgeon working in Fremantle, WA. His practice is on Alma Street, Fremantle, serving people across the local area and beyond.
Orthopaedic care covers lots of different problems, and Michael looks after patients with both everyday and more complex joint and bone issues. Many people come in with pain that has built up over time, like osteoarthritis and other wear-and-tear conditions. Others are dealing with stiffness and movement problems, including things like frozen shoulder or hypermobile joints that can feel unstable.
He also helps with arthritis-related issues in the hips and knees. When conservative options don’t give enough relief, surgery may be considered, including hip replacement and knee replacement. At times, he may also discuss options for hip resurfacing, depending on the situation.
For patients with specific structural or childhood-related hand and foot differences, he works with conditions such as preaxial polydactyly type 1. There are also cases involving tenotomy, which can help when tendons and soft tissues are tight or not pulling the way they should.
Some patients need care for issues in the shoulder or hip that affect how the joint moves. Bursitis and frozen shoulder are common examples. Osteochondritis dissecans and related cartilage problems can also come up, especially in people who’ve had ongoing pain in a joint.
Michael’s work includes care for knee and hip problems, plus conditions like bursitis and osteoarthritis. He may also see people with injuries or long-term joint stiffness that affects daily life, like walking, stairs, or getting up from a chair.
In surgery planning, things like blood pressure can matter too, so his practice includes attention to low blood pressure situations during care. That’s part of keeping the whole process safer and more comfortable for patients.
Clinical trials and research are not usually the main focus of a patient visit, and there aren’t specific trial details listed here. If research options are relevant for a particular case, these can be discussed as part of the overall care plan.
If you’re trying to understand what’s going on with your joint, or you’ve had ongoing pain despite treatment, a consultation can help sort out the next steps. Michael is focused on clear decisions, practical options, and getting you back to the things you want to do.
