A/PROF SUMIT RANIGA

Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Group Leader

Like the rotator cuff muscles that guide the complex movements of the shoulder, Sumit’s influence is the driving force that guides our research here at the labs.

Through the effortless marriage of his surgical prowess and innovative brilliance, he has helped shape a culture that strives for excellence and encourages curiosity. Sumit is not just the boss; he is our mentor, our supporter, and, occasionally, the provider of lunch. He has got your back and your belly.

  • Research supervision of:

    • Development of the eight-muscle activated in-vitro cadaveric shoulder simulator and all associated research

    • Development of the active in-vitro cadaveric finger simulator and all associated research

    • Collaboration studies with Mathys/Enovis and Medacta

    • Development of computational model (OpenSim and FEA) representing the in-vitro cadaveric shoulder simulator

    • Development of an in-vitro cadaveric knee simulator

  • Clinical & Research Fellowships:

    • Roth McFarlane Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship with Prof. Graham King and Prof. George Athwal, Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
      (August 2017 – August 2018)

    • Shoulder Fellowship with Prof. Des Boker, Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
      (July 2016 – July 2017)

    • Shoulder, Elbow and Complex Upper Limb Trauma Fellowship with Prof. Matthias Zumstein, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
      (June 2015 – June 2016)

    Qualifications:

    • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic Surgery (FRACS, 2014)

    • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons/New Zealand Orthopaedic, Association Trainee in Orthopaedic Surgery (SET 2010 – 2014)

    • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB, Otago, 2006)

    • Master of Science in Medical Science with 1st Class Honours (MSc, Auckland, 2000)

    • Bachelor of Science (BSc, 1998)

    • 2023 - present: Member of the World Rotator Cuff Study Group

    • 2021 - present: Member of the Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia

    • 2020 - present: Member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow

    • 2018 - present: Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association

    • 2014 - present: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

    • SESA/ASES North American Travelling Fellowship Award (2024) from the Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia

    • Charles S. Neer Award for Outstanding Basic Science Research (2016) from the American Shoulder and Elbow Society

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  • Office:

    MQ Health Shoulder and Elbow Clinic,
    Division of Upper Limb Surgery and Therapy,
    Macquarie University Hospital,
    Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences,
    Macquarie University, NSW 2019

    Email: sumit.raniga@mq.health.org.au