Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder to Hand Specialist
Dr Jasan Dannaway
Dr Jasan Dannaway is an upper-limb orthopaedic surgeon caring for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions. A former physiotherapist, he combines surgical fellowship training in Australia and the UK with a strong interest in rehabilitation, research and medical education.
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Background
Dr Jasan Dannaway is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions. He provides assessment, treatment planning and surgical care for arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, nerve compression, sports injuries and fractures.
He began his clinical career as a physiotherapist, working across hospital, private practice and sporting settings before studying medicine. That experience continues to inform his approach to function, rehabilitation and the choices available to each patient.
Training and qualifications
Dr Dannaway graduated in medicine from the University of Sydney with First Class Honours. During his medical studies, he received the University of Sydney Academic Merit Prize and the KCT Rawle ACCS Association Prize in Clinical Surgery. He completed orthopaedic training through the NSW Training Network and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
His advanced upper-limb fellowship training includes Australian experience in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery, followed by fellowships at Southmead Hospital and Bristol Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom. These covered shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery, including complex upper-limb conditions and trauma.
Alongside his physiotherapy and medical degrees, Dr Dannaway holds a Master of Clinical Education and a Master of Philosophy in Medicine.
Approach to care
Dr Dannaway places emphasis on understanding a patient's symptoms, goals and day-to-day demands. He explains the diagnosis and discusses surgical and non-surgical options, including the role of rehabilitation and the likely course of recovery.
At Joint Vision, his work connects with on-site imaging, physiotherapy, nursing, the Fracture and Injury Clinic and exercise rehabilitation. His background includes multidisciplinary work in elite sporting environments, including the NSW Institute of Sport soccer program and Manly Sea Eagles rugby league teams.
He consults privately at Joint Vision and also holds a public hospital appointment.
Research and medical education
Dr Dannaway's Master of Philosophy research examined factors associated with outcomes after joint replacement. His Master of Clinical Education included research into medical student learning and teaching.
In 2023, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons awarded him a Younger Fellows Leadership Exchange Fellowship to undertake upper-limb fellowship training in Bristol. He continues to contribute to research, teaching and the development of clinical practice.
Clinical interests
- Shoulder: rotator cuff conditions, arthritis, frozen shoulder, bursitis, impingement, instability and labral injuries.
- Elbow: arthritis, tennis and golfer's elbow, tendon conditions, bursitis, dislocation and ulnar nerve entrapment.
- Wrist: carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, ganglion cysts, arthritis, tendon injuries and fractures.
- Hand and fingers: trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, arthritis, tendon conditions, nerve compression and deformity.
- Upper-limb sports injuries: assessment and management linked to the patient's activity and rehabilitation needs.
- Fractures: shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries, including surgical management where required.
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Booking and referral
A current GP referral is generally required. Call the patient services team on (02) 4250 4500 to request an appointment and confirm fees and referral requirements.
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