lachlan.batty@gmail.com

  0401 215 787

About me

sports knee, shoulder, LL arthroplasty

Two important points:

1. often a rush to get to WTN on Friday arvo after clinic – goal is to get clinic done and all leave FH together

2. some complex/multilig knees would benefit from early surgery – please make “knee registrar” (currently Andy Griffith) aware ASAP of any dislocation or multilig for operative planning early. SUrgery best done within 2 weeks for some cases. If aware day 1, can arrange theatre time & surgeon availability

Very good and patient teacher

Amidst the bustling rhythm of life, where responsibilities intertwine with dreams, a man emerges as a beacon of dedication and brilliance. Dr. Lachlan Batty, a skilled orthopedic surgeon, walks the delicate balance between the precision of medicine and the tenderness of fatherhood. Youthful yet possessing a wisdom that belies his years, he is not only a healer of bodies but a nurturer of souls. With a heart that beats in rhythm with the hopes of his patients and the laughter of his young child, he navigates the intricate dance of life. As he delves into the depths of multi-ligament knee injuries, his thirst for knowledge guides him through the halls of academia, where he pursues a PhD with an ardor that mirrors the flames of passion in his eyes. In this delicate interplay between ambition and compassion, Dr. Batty’s story unfolds like a romance—one that celebrates the exquisite harmony of family, expertise, and unwavering dedication.

Roster

• Week 1
  • Outpatients – Friday AM
  • Operating – Friday Williamstown – Elective – PM
• Week 3
  • Operating – Wednesday Williamstown – Elective – All Day (alternating bi-monthly)
  • Outpatients – Friday AM
  • Operating – Friday Williamstown – Elective – PM

Surgical Preferences

• ACLs = Arthrex all on shelf at Wili – please cc Nic Weir into emails for equipment
  • Arthrex rep: Nic Weir 0427 955 201 nic.weir@arthrex.com.au, please CC in when emailing Lachlan
• Meniscus repair
  • Smith & Nephew fastfix 360 on shelf at Wili (Bec Gould  0437 196 536 bec.gould@smith-nephew.com) – no rep required (prefers to minimise theatre traffic)
  • Arthrex Inside out sutures on shelf
• TKR = fully navigated Stryker Triathlon
  • Rep: Shane Manigan – 0410 135 304
• Anything else e.g. MPFL/osteotomy/trochleaplasty
  • Speak to Mr Batty