Doctor Ian Verrall is an enthusiastic and compassionate Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in Shoulder and Elbow surgery.
Doctor Ian Verrall is an is an enthusiastic and compassionate Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in Shoulder and Elbow surgery.
Shoulder replacement surgery removes damaged or degenerative areas of the shoulder joint and replaces them with implants. This surgery is called Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff most often involves re-attaching the tendon back to its original site on the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). A partial tear, however, may only need a trimming or smoothing procedure called a debridement.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body and is susceptible to dislocation. For patients where an injury has led to an unstable shoulder joint, stabilisation surgery may be required.
This is usually performed via a keyhole (arthroscopic) technique where damaged soft tissue is repaired on the edge of the socket (labrum). Sometimes, if there is bone damage, an open procedure is required where a bone graft is attached to the front of the shoulder joint (latarjet procedure) to restore stability.
Injuries can range from fractures to disrupted joints or tears of ligaments or tendons. Surgery may be required to treat all of the above conditions.
In total elbow replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the humerus and ulna are replaced with artificial components. The artificial elbow joint is made up of a hinge with two metal stems for the humerus and ulna bones.
Partial elbow replacement may be undertaken in specific circumstances such as fractures.
The elbow is a complex joint with multiple ligamentous and boney restraints. Following injury or dislocation, these ligaments or bones may require surgical repair or reconstruction to stabilise the elbow joint for normal function.
Nerve entrapment conditions are common around the elbow, these can lead to pain, loss of sensation or weakness. Surgical release may be required to relieve symptoms of entrapped nerves.
Inflammation of the common flexor or extensor origins around the elbow can lead to pain and weakness. Treatment can include targeted physiotherapy, injections or in rare cases surgery.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful hand condition caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. It can cause pain, loss of sensation and weakness of the fingers and hand. Surgical release of the ligament that compresses this nerve can relieve symptoms.
Trigger finger happens when the tendon that controls that finger can’t glide smoothly in the sheath that surrounds it. Surgical release of the pulley relieves clicking, catching or locking associated with trigger finger.
Arthritis is a disease characterised by damage to joints. The joints of the hand and wrist can develop arthritis due to trauma, life long wear and tear or infection/inflammation. Treatment for arthritis aims to relieve pain, preserve function and maximise quality of life. This is often a multi-modal regime of medicines, bracing/splinting, injections and surgery.
Injuries can range from fractures to disrupted joints or tears of ligaments or tendons. Surgery may be required to treat all of the above conditions.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA
Doctor Ian Verrall is an is an enthusiastic and compassionate Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in Shoulder and Elbow surgery
Dr Verrall takes a patient-centric approach to practice. He wants to ensure that every patient feels listened to during their treatment journey, as this supports his ability to deliver exceptional care and the best health outcomes possible.
Born and raised in the Northern Territory, Dr Verrall moved to Queensland after completing high school in order to follow his dream of studying Medicine and then train as an Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Now based in Ipswich, where he cares for patients in both the public and private sector, he is enjoying the relaxed pace of life in a regional centre over the hustle and bustle of the bigger city.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Lower Cameron House
12 Roderick Street
Ipswich QLD 4305
P: 07 3193 7783
F: 07 3193 7784
E: [email protected]
Thank you for choosing Dr Verrall for the specialist orthopaedic care of your patient.
We aim to make the referral process as easy as possible. We will try to accommodate urgent referrals, and Dr Verrall is available to speak with General Practitioners and Specialists if you need to discuss a case with him.
Lower Cameron House
12 Roderick Street Ipswich QLD 4305
