Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Michel Genon
Specialising in Knee, Hip and Trauma.
Dr Michel Genon is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specialising in minimally-invasive joint replacement and reconstruction surgery, as well as the latest MAKO SmartRobotics joint replacement surgery.
He studied Applied Science at RMIT Melbourne before moving to Brisbane where he studied Medicine and Surgery.
Dr Genon has undertaken specific up-skilling in advanced robotic surgery, which offers orthopaedic surgeons access to the latest, precision-guided hip and knee replacement surgical technology. This technology helps to increase the accuracy and alignment of the joint implant being used during hip or knee replacement surgery, which improves the implant’s longevity and also helps to produce a more consistent ligament and soft tissue balance.
Dr Genon was born in Belgium and emigrated to Australia at eight years old. He was raised in Inverloch, a fishing and holiday town in South Gippsland, Victoria. When not at work, Dr Genon is a family man who enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.
He operates in both public and private hospitals along the North Coast of NSW and treats a high volume of patients. He maintains very up-to-date surgical skills.
Areas of Expertise
- Robotic total (TKR) and partial (PKR) knee replacement surgery
- Robotic hip replacement surgery
- Direct Superior Approach (minimally invasive) hip replacement surgery
- Knee reconstruction surgery (ACL, PCL, meniscus repair, etc)
- Shoulder reconstruction surgery
- Hand & wrist surgery (carpal tunnel, Dupuytren’s, etc)
- Emergency: trauma, breaks, sports injuries
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA), 2017
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), 2016
- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), University of Queensland, 2002
- Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), RMIT University, 1994
Training & Certifications
- Mako SmartRobotics – Total Hip Surgical Training Certification, 2021
- Mako SmartRobotics – Total Knee Surgical Training Certification, 2021
- Mako SmartRobotics – Partial Knee Surgical Training Certification, 2021
- Orthopaedic Trauma Research Fellow, Royal North Shore Hospital, 2016
- Registrar Training – AOA Accredited Training, 2011 – 2015
- Registrar Training – Unaccredited Training, 2007 – 2010
Consulting Locations
- Grafton
- Coffs Harbour
- Maclean
- Yamba
Hospital Appointments
- Grafton: Grafton Base Hospital
- Coffs Harbour: Baringa Private Hospital
- Gold Coast: Gold Coast Private Hospital
Research Interests
Dr Genon is committed to improving outcomes in lower limb joint replacement through research. His team at The Specialist Orthopaedic Centre have employed a clinical research group based in Sydney (EBM Analytics) to emplace an ethics approved prospective register of patients referred for pain and stiffness in the hip and knee.
The aim of the registry is to collect pre-operative data and monitor patient outcomes through their management in a regional Australian setting.
Memberships & Associations
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Australian Medical Association
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Appointments & Contact
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