Dr Angela Alder-Price

MBBS, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Angela Alder-Price is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in shoulder and upper-limb surgery, with a particular interest in shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy (key-hole) surgery, as well as arthritis of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Specialising In:
  • Elbow
  • Hand
  • Shoulder
  • Trauma
  • Wrist

Dr Alder-Price graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2011 and undertook training in Orthopaedic surgery in hospitals across South Australia and Victoria. After becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association in 2020, she completed an Upper Limb fellowship in Geelong, Victoria, and has undertaken further training in cutting-edge arthroscopic techniques at international centres.

Dr Alder-Price is a Senior Clinical Lecturer for The University of Adelaide and has received many research awards and scholarships for her widely published works.

Additional Information

In addition to her clinical role, Dr Alder-Price is involved in teaching and ongoing orthopaedic research.

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Upper Limb Fellowship, Geelong 2021
  • Fellow Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
    • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA)
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
    • University of Adelaide
  • Australian Medical Association (AMA)
  • Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
  • Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA)
  • University of Adelaide
  • South Australian Hand Surgery Society
  • Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia

 

Journal Reviewer:

  • Shoulder and Elbow, 2022 – current
  • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2021 – current
  • ANZ Journal of Surgery, 2021 – current

 

Senior Clinical Lecturer – The University of Adelaide, 2020 to current

Journal Reviewer – BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (impact factor 2.054)

Associate Clinical Lecturer – The University of Adelaide, 2012 to 2020

MBBS Research Committee – The University of Adelaide, 2017 to 2019

Medical Officer Team Event Coordinator – St John Ambulance SA, 2013 to 2015

Medical Safety Committee – The Royal Adelaide Hospital, 2012 to 2013

McFarlane I, Alder-Price AC, Wong M. Subscapular Abscesses: A Review of Literature and Evidence Based Guidelines. Shoulder Elbow. Accepted for Publication February 26 2023

De Silva A, Alder-Price AC, Allcock P. Incidence of Flexion-Type Supracondylar Fractures at a Single Australian Level One Paediatric Trauma Centre. ANZ J Surg. 2022 Jul;92(7-8):1826-183-

Page RP, Alder-Price AC, Rainbird S, et al.  Reduced Revision Rates in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty with Cross-Linked vs Non-Cross-Linked Polyethylene: Results from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2022 Oct 1;480(10)1940-1949

Alder-Price AC, Pilch W, Zhuang CB, McLean J, Bain GI. Inferior Angle of Scapula Fracture: A Retrospective Case Series. J Orthop Surg. Jan-Apr 2022;30(1)

Pisaniella JL, Beamond B, Chang AC, Proudman C, Rackham M. Arthrodesis of the Distal Tibiofibular Joint: A Review of Literature and Evidence Based Guidelines. Tech Foot & Ankle. Accepted for publication Jul 13, 2021 In press

Chang AC, Ha NB, Sagar C, Bain GI, Leonello DT. The Modified Anterolateral Approach to the Humerus. J Orthop Surg. 2019;27(3):1-5 DOI 10.1177/2309499019865954

Breheny S, Chang AC, DeSilva A, Allcock P. The Distal Radius Palmar Cortical Angle in Adolescent vs Adult Populations. J Orthop Surg. 2018;26(2) 2309499018772378 DOI 10.1177/2309499018772378

Chang AC, Phadnis J, Eadley-Harris N, Ranawat VS, Bain GI. Inferior angle of Scapula Fractures: A Review of Literature and Evidence Based Guidelines. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Jul; 25(7):1107-4 DOI 10.1016/j.jse.2015.11.007

Ha NB, Chang AC, Sullivan JS, Leonello DT. Non-Operative Management of Fingertip Injuries with IV3000. J Wound Care. 2015 Jun; 24(6):276-9 DOI 10.129689/jowc.2015.24.6.276

Yoon WW, Chang AC, Tyler P, Butt S, Raniga S, Noordeen H. The use of ultrasound in comparison to radiography in magnetically controlled growth rod lengthening measurement: a prospective study. Eur Spine J. 2015 Jul;24(7):1422-6 DOI 10.1007/s00586-014- 3589-z

Mejia Hernandez K, AC Chang, Eardley-Harris N, Jaarsma R, Gill T, McLean J. Smartphone Applications for the Evaluation of Pathological Shoulder Range of Motion and Shoulder Scores – A Comparative Study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg (open access) • DOI • 10.1016/j.jses.2017.10.001

Chang AC, Ha NB, Satyadas T, Maddern G. Pyogenic Liver Abscess Trends in South Australia. ANZ J Surg. 2015 Mar;85(3):179-82. PMID 24119096. DOI 10.111/ans.12411

Chang AC, Webb JM, Leonello DT. Congenital Bipartite Scaphoid. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2015 Jun;40(5):537-8. DOI 10.1177/1753193413500411

Chang AC, Warren LR, Barreto SG, Williams R. Differing Serum CEA in Primary and Recurrent Cancer – A reflection of histology? World J Oncol. 2012;3(2):59-63. DOI 10.4021/wjon479w ISSN 1920-4531

Chang AC, Dearman B, Greenwood JE. A Comparison of Wound Area Measurement Techniques: Visitrak Versus Photography. Eplasty. 2011;11:e18. PMID 21559060

Chang AC, Watson KM, Aston TL, Wagstaff JD, Greenwood JE. Depilatory Wax Burns: Experience and Investigation. Eplasty. 2011;11:e25

Cross-linked polyethylene in primary, standard stemmed shoulder arthroplasty is associated with a lower revision rate compared to non-cross-linked polyethylene: updated results from the AOANJRR
International Society of Arthroplasty Registries (ISAR) Meeting, 2021

The Natural History of Inferior Angle of Scapula Fractures
Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2021

Distal Tibiofibular Joint Arthrodesis: A Review of Literature and Evidence Based Guidelines
Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2018

Modified Anterolateral Approach to the Humerus
Australian Orthopaedic Association SA Branch Scientific Meeting, 2018

The Distal Radius Palmar Cortical Angle in Adolescent vs Adult Populations
Australian Orthopaedic Association SA Branch Scientific Meeting, 2017

Measurement of Magnetically Controlled Spinal Growth Rod Length: X-ray versus Ultrasound
The International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST), 2017

Inferior Angle of the Scapula Fractures
Australian Orthopaedic Association, SA Branch Scientific Meeting, 2015

Congenital Bipartite Scaphoid
Australian Orthopaedic Association SA Branch Scientific Meeting, 2013
South Australian Hand Surgery Society Annual Scientific Meeting, 2011

Management of Fingertip Injuries with IV3000
Australian Orthopaedic Association, SA Branch Scientific Meeting, 2013

A Comparison of Wound Area Measurement Techniques: Visitrak verses Photography
Australian & New Zealand Burns Association ASM, 2012

Depilatory Wax Burns: Experience and Investigation
Australian & New Zealand Burns Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2011

  • Finalist, The Advertiser Sunday Mail Woman of the Year Awards, Innovation Category, 2023
  • James Wha Rising Star Award 2022, The University of Adelaide
  • Walter & Dorothy Duncan Trust Grant, The University of Adelaide
  • St Ann’s College Academic Medal, St Ann’s College
  • Kathleen Cussen Academic Scholarship, St Ann’s College
  • Research Vacation Scholarship (Summer Semester), University of Adelaide Reproductive Health Research Centre