Dr Elango Selvarajah

Mr. Elango Selvarajah is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive experience in treating conditions, injuries, and trauma of the foot and ankle. He also specialises in performing anterior hip joint replacements. Operating primarily from Knox Private Hospital and consulting with Victorian Orthopaedic Associates, Mr. Selvarajah accommodates a range of urgent referrals, including those from WorkCover, TAC, DVA, private, and uninsured patients.

Trained in Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Selvarajah is a leading expert in orthopaedic surgery, focusing on the foot and ankle, hip, and trauma surgery. He also serves as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at St Vincent’s Public Hospital in Melbourne, where he provides tertiary-level care for complex foot and ankle conditions, hip issues, and trauma patients. In addition to his clinical work, Mr. Selvarajah is very involved in the education and mentorship of future orthopaedic surgeons, acting as a training supervisor for orthopaedic training registrars and fellowship trainees.

Mr. Selvarajah performs a range of surgical procedures, including arthroscopic surgery, ligament and tendon reconstructions, and fusion surgery. He utilises minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques for both forefoot and hindfoot procedures. These techniques offer benefits such as smaller incisions, faster recovery times, reduced risk of wound infection and breakdown, and overall improved healing outcomes.