Dr. Chen TuUpper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, FRACS(Orth), FAOrthA
Dr Chen Tu is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in shoulder and upper limb surgery.
He brings together advanced surgical techniques and a personal, patient-focused approach to support recovery, improve function and restore confidence.
Dr Tu offers modern, evidence-based care using the latest techniques and technology, including:
- Arthroscopic (keyhole) rotator cuff repair
- Patient-specific instrumentation (PSI) shoulder replacements
- Management of shoulder and upper limb injuries in elite athletes
- Endoscopic (keyhole) carpal tunnel release
His greatest professional reward is seeing patients return to the activities that matter most to them, whether that is sport, work or everyday life.
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
Consulting at
- Wakefield Orthopaedic Clinic
- Victor Harbor Hospital
Operating at
- Calvary Adelaide Hospital
Public Appointments
- Victor Harbor Hospital (Elective Upper Limb Surgery)
- Clinical Associate Lecturer – The University of Adelaide
Overview
Dr Tu grew up in Adelaide and completed his medical degree at the University of Adelaide, followed by orthopaedic training across major hospitals in South Australia and the Northern Territory. He began his consultant career at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and was later accepted into the prestigious Wrightington Upper Limb Fellowship in the United Kingdom. Although this opportunity was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it further shaped his commitment to excellence in upper limb care.
Since returning to Adelaide, Dr Tu has established a busy private practice caring for patients across metropolitan and regional South Australia. He is known for his thoughtful, measured approach and takes pride in providing clear, compassionate guidance at every step of the treatment journey.
Outside of medicine, Dr Tu enjoys spending time with his young family and pursuing a variety of creative, hands-on interests. He values balance, curiosity and the chance to keep learning, whether in the operating theatre, at home or on the move.
Postgraduate Speciality Training
- FRACS Orthopaedic Surgery 2019
Medical Association Memberships
- Fellow, Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
- Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Australian Medical Association (AMA)
Shoulder
- ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
- REVERSE TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT
- PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION (PSI) FOR REPLACEMENT
- ARTHROSCOPIC ROTATOR CUFF REPAIR
- SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY
- ARTHROSCOPIC SHOULDER STABILISATION
- LATARJET PROCEDURE
Hand & Wrist
- ENDOSCOPIC (KEYHOLE) CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trapeziectomy and Suspensoplasty
- DUPUYTREN'S DISEASE
- CUBITAL TUNNEL / ULNA NERVE RELEASE
- Wrist Fracture Fixation
Shoulder Post Operative Protocols
Contact Details
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HealthLink: drchentu
Orthopaedic Speciality
- Shoulder Conditions
- Elbow
- Wrist & Hand Conditions
