Francois Tudor is an internationally trained orthopaedic surgeon with further interest in knee surgery. He regularly manages injuries to the knee including ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, multi ligament knee reconstruction and peri-articular fracture fixation. He also performs primary and revision knee arthroplasty. In addition, Dr Tudor performs trauma surgery at The Gold Coast University Hospital treating severe fractures and injuries to the lower limb.
Dr Tudor is compelled by the role he plays in assisting his patients to regain an active, healthy, and fulfilled life after their injuries or arthritis. He finds deep fulfillment when he sees his patients walk, eventually run again, and return to their normal lives and sports.
Dr Tudor is renowned for his ability to perform complex knee surgery and his excellence in treating complex sporting injuries sees him regularly work with athletes from the Gold Coast Titians, Burleigh Bears, Southport Sharks and Bond Rugby Union teams. He takes great pride in being active in the community, providing treatment and education for many local junior sports clubs and schools.
Dr Tudor is actively involved in training orthopaedic surgeons and junior doctors and has a number of ongoing research projects. He regularly teaches on knee surgery courses and has published many peer-review articles and book chapters. Francois is truly passionate about protecting and preserving young people’s knees, aiming to help them return from injury and remain active.
He has interests in conditions of the lower limb (including trauma) including:
Knee
• Total/Partial Knee Replacement
• Knee revision
• Fractures around the knee
• Knee arthroscopy
• ACL & Multi Ligament reconstruction
• Cartilage and Meniscal repair
• Meniscus transplantation
• Management of arthritis in the young (osteotomy)
• Patellofemoral instability
• Acute/Sports injuries
Foot and Ankle
• Osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle
• Fractures of Foot, Tibia, Ankle joint (including Lis Franc)
• Disorders of the tendons and nerves around the foot
• Flat foot reconstructions
• Ligament reconstructions
• Acute/Sports injuries
• Ankle arthroscopy
• Bunions
Hip
• Total hip replacement
• Gluteal tendon reconstruction
• Fractures of the hip (including joint replacement) and femur
Memberships and Qualifications:
• Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics)
• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
• Fellow of Australian Orthopaedic Association
• Member of British Orthopaedic Association
• Masters in Surgical Technology, Imperial College, London