NEWS
Hosting PNG Surgeon in Townsville
Dr Morse recently hosted Dr Jenny Tovu, a PNG Surgeon, for 3 months in Townsville. Dr Tovu was required to complete an overseas observership as part of her local Orthopaedic studies. It was a pleasure hosting Jenny, and Dr Morse plans to visit her home-town (Wewak, PNG) to volunteer in 2023.
Dr Jenny Tovu and Dr Levi Morse at the Mater Hospital, Townsville.
Enjoying a night out at the Cowboys game!
Shoulder Faculty 2022
Dr Levi Morse has had a busy 2022 presenting at various shoulder conferences throughout Australia. He was invited as Faculty to present and lead clinical discussions at the LIMA Cadaver Lab on complex glenoid reconstruction (Sydney), the Royal North Shore Shoulder Symposium (Sydney) and the Stryker Shoulder Symposium (Melbourne).
Dr Levi Morse presenting at the Royal North Shore Shoulder Symposium, Sydney.
Dr Levi Morse presenting at the Stryker Shoulder Symposium, Melbourne.
Dr Morse was privileged to be on faculty with the renowned French Shoulder Surgeon, Dr Gilles Walch.
LIMA CADAVER COURSES
Dr Levi Morse recently participated as a faculty member at 2 LIMA Cadaver Courses (Brisbane and Sydney), teaching other surgeons across Australia the intricacies of performing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty and how to deal with complex glenoids.
The Kids Cancer Project Interview
Levi and Tina Morse were recently interviewed regarding their philanthropy work with The Kids Cancer Project.
The article can be found here: https://www.thekidscancerproject.org.au/stories/november-2021/a-life-saved-by-science
LIMA Webinar Session
Dr Levi Morse was recently invited as faculty to participate in a teaching session for other Orthopaedic Surgeons. Other faculty members included Dr Malhas from Reading UK, and Dr Jens Agneskirchner from Hannover, Germany.
The session was titled “It’s a matter of balancing: Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty and Soft Tissue”.
For those interested the session can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKxZ2JI6BWY&feature=youtu.be
AOA Fellowship Accreditation
Dr Levi Morse was recently successful in receiving Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) accreditation for an Upper Limb Fellowship in Townsville. In partnership with the Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queenland (ORIQL), Dr Levi Morse is chief supervisor for the Fellowship.
A fellowship allows Orthopaedic Surgeons from Australia and elsewhere who have recently completed their training to receive additional sub-specialty experience working with Dr Morse.
Further information on the fellowship is available in the ‘FELLOWSHIP’ section of our website.
Visitation to US Sports Surgeons
Dr Morse was recently invited to visit San Diego and Sacramento, California, to undertake an intensive visitation with two prominent Orthopaedic Sports Surgeons. He was fortunate to be able to assist the surgeons with numerous shoulder and knee arthroscopic procedures, and perform those procedures in cadaveric labs, learning valuable techniques to assist his practice in Townsville.
Dr Morse with Dr Hirahara in Sacramento, California.
Dr Morse in theatre with Dr David in San Diego, California.
Dr Morse perfecting his skills in the cadaver lab.
Opening of Premises
Morse Orthopaedics Opening Event held recently to celebrate moving into the new premises at 1/52 Fulham Road, Pimlico
Medical Premises’ Healthy Addition
A MAJOR addition to the Fulham Road medical precinct has been marked with the official opening of consulting rooms developed by a Townsville surgeon.
Levi Morse of Morse Orthopaedics has developed the premises at 52 Fulham Rd both as a medical centre for his practice and an allied health firm Sportsmed NQ.
A single-storey building designed and constructed by Townsville builder Proview Homes provides each of the practices with consulting rooms, waiting room and reception and amenities.
A former residential property was demolished for the project. Dr Morse said the development had provided modern purpose-built medical facilities for the practices in what he expected would be a continuing trend for the area.
Last week Mater Hospital launched its $52 million first stage expansion to provide four new operating theatres, a day surgery unit and expanded X-ray facilities.
Dr Morse said he and his staff enjoyed working in the new building and their patients often remarked about the attractive premises. “We’re really proud of the space and feel it adds a real presence along the Fulham Rd Medical Precinct,” Dr Morse said.
“Patients appreciate having an attractive building and it helps us in our working space.” Dr Morse said having Sportsmed NQ sublease one of the suites was an advantage. “We work closely together to treat orthopaedic patients.
It’s a one-stop shop for them,” Dr Morse said. “What I see occurring is more and more development like this along the Fulham Rd precinct.” The medical precinct and the Mater site have been earmarked for further development as Townsville’s specialised centre for private acute medical services since the City Plan was reviewed and adopted in 2014.
Also, early last year Townsville City Council provided preliminary approval for the Mater’s master plan for development looking ahead for 30 years.
Dr Morse is a proud North Queenslander. He completed his secondary schooling in Townsville and undertook training in Adelaide and Bristol in the United Kingdom before returning with his young family to live in Townsville.
“For us, Townsville is a fantastic place to bring up kids. “There are a number of advantages to working here rather than in a capital city,” Dr Morse said.
Dr Morse is also a co-director of the Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland.
It is a non-profit organisation that conducts scientific and clinical research in orthopaedic surgery.
TONY RAGGATT
Business Editor
We’ve Moved In!
Our new Practice at 52 Fulham Road, Pimlico
We are very excited to have now moved in to our new premises at 52 Fulham Road.
Our New Waiting Rooms
The rooms look fantastic, and we’re looking forward to serving the community here for years to come.
Dr Morse is a Specialist Orthopaedic practitioner based in Townsville and consulting in Ayr.