Patrick Vallance is an Orthopedic Surgeon based in Melbourne, working from 553 St Kilda Road, VIC 3004.
Orthopaedic surgery is all about helping people when bones, joints, muscles, and tendons don’t work the way they should. In many cases, people come in because of pain that has built up over time, stiffness that makes daily tasks harder, or soreness that doesn’t settle with rest.
Patrick’s work covers common tendon and joint problems, including tendinitis. That’s the kind of issue where a tendon gets irritated, often from overuse, work, sport, or just the usual wear and tear. It can show up as a dull ache, tenderness, or pain that gets worse with certain movements.
He also looks after patients who may need hip or knee replacement surgery. Hip and knee replacements can be considered when joint damage or long-term arthritis is affecting mobility and comfort. For some people, the goal is to get back to walking more normally and doing everyday things without constant pain. For others, it’s about improving stability and range of motion, especially when stairs, getting in and out of the car, or standing for longer periods becomes difficult.
What matters most is getting the plan right for the person in front of him. At times, that might mean working through non-surgical options first, then looking again if symptoms keep getting worse. Other times, surgery is the clearer path forward, depending on how the joint is coping and what has already been tried.
Patrick’s approach is steady and practical, focusing on care that fits real life. You can expect conversations that keep things clear, and decisions that take into account your day-to-day needs, not just the scan or the diagnosis label.
If you’re dealing with ongoing joint pain, tendon irritation, or issues with your hip or knee, Patrick can help you understand what’s going on and what options may be available. When appropriate, he also provides surgical care for hip and knee replacement.
Details on education, research, and clinical trial work weren’t provided here, but the service information does cover tendinitis as well as hip and knee replacement.