# Apley Orthopaedics > Apley Orthopaedics is a Melbourne-based orthopaedic surgery practice led by A/Prof Andy Ang (FRACS, FAOrthA, AFRACMA), specialising in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions and injuries. The team includes surgical assistants, anaesthetists, hand therapists, and physiotherapists, treating soft tissue and bony injuries, arthritis, nerve/vessel microsurgery, sports injuries, and providing medicolegal consulting. Apley Orthopaedics consults across six Melbourne locations: Werribee, Box Hill, Malvern, Moorabbin, Mount Waverley, and Wantirna. The practice is private (fee-for-service, not bulk-billing) and works with all major Australian private health funds. Phone: (03) 7023 4234 / (03) 9960 7511 | Email: admin@apley.com.au | Address: G01/354 Tooronga Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146 | Consulting Locations: Werribee, Box Hill, Malvern, Moorabbin, Mount Waverley, Wantirna, Melbourne, Australia Sitemap: https://apley.com.au/sitemap_index.xml ## Company & Contact - [Home](https://apley.com.au/): Overview of Apley Orthopaedics' hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery services in Melbourne. - [About Us](https://apley.com.au/about/): Background on Apley Orthopaedics, its team structure, and practice values. - [The AO Team](https://apley.com.au/the-ao-team/): Profile of A/Prof Andy Ang and the wider surgical, anaesthetic, and therapy team. - [The AO Experience](https://apley.com.au/the-ao-experience/): Explains Apley's approach to patient care, communication, and comfort throughout treatment. - [The AO Journey](https://apley.com.au/the-ao-journey/): Outlines Apley's five-step patient journey from referral through to recovery. - [Contact & Locations](https://apley.com.au/contact/): Contact details and consulting locations across Melbourne. - [Book an Appointment](https://apley.com.au/book-an-appointment/): Online form to book a consultation. - [Send Referral](https://apley.com.au/send-referral/): Referral submission page for GPs and other health professionals. ## Our Services - [Comprehensive Services (Conditions Treated)](https://apley.com.au/conditions-services/): Full overview of upper limb conditions and services treated at Apley Orthopaedics. - [Hand Surgery](https://apley.com.au/hand-surgeon-melbourne/): Hand surgery services covering carpal tunnel, trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, and hand fractures. - [Trigger Finger](https://apley.com.au/trigger-finger/): Diagnosis and treatment (surgical and non-surgical) for trigger finger. - [Wrist Surgery & Arthroscopy](https://apley.com.au/wrist-surgery-arthroscopy/): Wrist surgery services including arthroscopy for ligament, cartilage, and fracture issues. - [Wrist Ganglion Removal](https://apley.com.au/wrist-ganglion-removal/): Surgical removal of wrist ganglion cysts. - [Elbow Surgery](https://apley.com.au/elbow-surgery/): Elbow surgery services including tennis elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome, and traumatic injuries. - [Shoulder Surgery](https://apley.com.au/shoulder-surgery/): Shoulder surgery services including stabilisation, arthroscopy, and joint replacement. ## Resources - [For Patients](https://apley.com.au/for-patients/): Hub of resources and information for current and prospective patients. - [For Health Providers](https://apley.com.au/for-health-providers/): Resources and referral information for GPs and other health professionals. - [For Junior Doctors & Medical Students](https://apley.com.au/for-junior-doctors-medical-students/): Resources and career guidance for junior doctors and medical students. ## Blog: Conditions & Treatment - [Thumb CMC Joint Arthritis Treatment](https://apley.com.au/thumb-cmc-joint-arthritis-treatment/): Explains thumb base (CMC joint) arthritis and its treatment options. - [Dupuytren's Contracture and the Ancient Viking Curse](https://apley.com.au/dupuytrens-contracture-and-the-ancient-viking-curse-living-in-your-hands/): Explains Dupuytren's contracture, its history, and treatment. - [Dupuytren's Contracture](https://apley.com.au/dupuytrens-contracture/): Overview of Dupuytren's contracture symptoms and treatment. - [Mallet Finger: When Your Fingertip Won't Straighten After Injury](https://apley.com.au/mallet-finger-when-your-fingertip-wont-straighten-after-injury/): Explains mallet finger injury, causes, and treatment. - [Scaphoid Fractures: Why Your Simple Wrist Sprain Could Derail Your Career](https://apley.com.au/scaphoid-fractures-why-your-simple-wrist-sprain-could-derail-your-career/): Explains scaphoid fractures, why they're often missed, and treatment. - [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Signs](https://apley.com.au/carpal-tunnel-syndrome-signs/): Explains the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. - [Understanding Wrist Ganglion Cysts: An Expert Overview](https://apley.com.au/understanding-wrist-ganglion-cysts-an-expert-overview/): Detailed overview of wrist ganglion cysts and treatment options. - [Understanding TFCC Tear: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments](https://apley.com.au/understanding-tfcc-tear-causes-symptoms-and-treatments/): Explains triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears and their treatment. - [Wrist Fusion vs Wrist Replacement](https://apley.com.au/wrist-fusion-vs-wrist-replacement/): Compares wrist fusion and wrist replacement surgery options. - [Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilisation (Bankart Repair)](https://apley.com.au/arthroscopic-shoulder-stabilisation-bankart-repair/): Explains arthroscopic Bankart repair for shoulder instability. - [Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Elbow's Funny Bone Problem](https://apley.com.au/cubital-tunnel-syndrome-understanding-elbows-funny-bone-problem/): Explains cubital tunnel syndrome, its causes, and treatment. - [10 Post-Op Exercises to Speed Recovery After Hand Surgery](https://apley.com.au/10-post-op-exercises-to-speed-recovery-after-hand-surgery/): Practical post-operative exercises to aid hand surgery recovery. - [Returning to Work After Distal Biceps Rupture](https://apley.com.au/returning-to-work-after-distal-biceps-rupture/): Guidance on recovery timelines and returning to work after distal biceps repair. - [Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture](https://apley.com.au/distal-biceps-tendon-rupture/): Explains distal biceps tendon rupture, diagnosis, and treatment. - [Trigger Finger: Symptoms, Treatments and Expert Care](https://apley.com.au/trigger-finger-symptoms-treatments-and-expert-care/): Detailed overview of trigger finger symptoms and treatment options. - [Is There a Cure for My Tennis Elbow?](https://apley.com.au/is-there-a-cure-for-my-tennis-elbow/): Explains tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and available treatments. - [De Quervain's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments](https://apley.com.au/de-quervains-syndrome-causes-symptoms-treatments/): Explains De Quervain's tenosynovitis and its treatment. ## Patient & Clinician Education Handouts (PDF) - [Thumb Exercise Guide](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AO-Thumb-Exercise-copy.pdf): Downloadable thumb exercise handout for patients. - [Rock Climbing Upper Limb Injuries](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Rock-Climbing-Upper-Limb-Injuries.pdf): Handout on common upper limb injuries in rock climbing. - [Distal Biceps Tendon Rupture (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Distal-Biceps-Tendon-Rupture.pdf): Patient handout on distal biceps tendon rupture. - [Dilemma: Wrist Fusion or Wrist Replacement](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dilemma-Wrist-fusion-or-Wrist-replacement.pdf): Handout comparing wrist fusion and wrist replacement. - [Scaphoid Fracture (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Scaphoid-fracture.pdf): Patient handout on scaphoid fracture diagnosis and treatment. - [Tennis Elbow Handout](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Tennis-Elbow-Handouts.pdf): Patient handout on tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). - [De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/De-quervains-Tenosynovitis.pdf): Patient handout on De Quervain's tenosynovitis. - [After Surgery Care](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/After-Surgery-Care-Apley-copy.pdf): General post-surgery care guidance handout. - [Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cubital-Tunnel-Syndrome.pdf): Patient handout on cubital tunnel syndrome. - [TFCC Tear (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TFCC-tear.pdf): Patient handout on TFCC tear diagnosis and treatment. - [Trigger Finger (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trigger-Finger.pdf): Patient handout on trigger finger. - [Thumb CMC Joint Arthritis (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thumb-CMC-joint-Arthritis.pdf): Patient handout on thumb base joint arthritis. - [Trivial Yet Devastating](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Trivial-Yet-Devastating.pdf): Educational handout on a seemingly minor but serious upper limb condition. - [Mallet Finger (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mallet-Finger.pdf): Patient handout on mallet finger injury. - [Wrist Ganglions: How Annoying Are They?](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wrist-Ganglions-How-annoying-are-they.pdf): Patient handout on wrist ganglion cysts. - [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Handout)](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome.pdf): Patient handout on carpal tunnel syndrome. - [Dupuytren's: A Tale of the Vikings](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dupuytrens-A-tale-of-the-Vikings.pdf): Educational handout on the history and treatment of Dupuytren's contracture. - [Is There a Cure for My Tennis Elbow Problem?](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Is-there-a-cure-for-my-tennis-elbow-problem.pdf): Patient handout addressing tennis elbow treatment options. - [Osteoporosis](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Osteo-porosis.pdf): Educational handout on osteoporosis and its relevance to fracture risk. - [Lockdown Arm Pain](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lockdown-Arm-Pain_Copy.pdf): Handout on arm pain related to prolonged remote work or inactivity. - [Reclaim Treatment Plan](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Reclaim-Treatment_Plan.pdf): Patient handout outlining a treatment and recovery plan. - [How to Pass the Most Important Exam in Your Life](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/How-to-pass-the-most-important-exam-in-your-life.pdf): Career guidance handout for junior doctors and medical students. - [How to Ace Your Most Important Job Interview](https://apley.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/How-to-Ace-your-most-important-job_interview.pdf): Career guidance handout for junior doctors and medical students.