A/Prof Patrick Weinrauch - Orthopaedic Surgeon

MBBS (Qld) MEng PhD DiMM GCertHREE DiMEM FRACS FAOrthA FAWM

Associate Professor Patrick Weinrauch is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who exclusively manages hip joint disorders in adults. His practice offers a comprehensive spectrum of alternatives for the management of hip joint conditions, including hip joint arthroscopy, hip joint preservation surgery, hip resurfacing and hip replacement procedures (both primary and revision). A significant proportion of Dr Weinrauch's private practice is dedicated to the management of active people with hip disorders who wish to maintain high activity levels and function in both sporting and lifestyle recreational pursuits.

A/Prof Weinrauch obtained his medical degree from the University of Queensland in 1997. He completed specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery in Queensland and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2006. He then undertook advanced post-graduate Fellowship training in the surgical management of hip disorders. In 2007 Dr Weinrauch was appointed as Clinical Fellow Hip Surgery at the University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire (England) specialising in hip arthroscopy, hip resurfacing, hip replacement and revision hip replacement. During this time he also trained at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (Birmingham, England) specialising in hip resurfacing and open joint preservation surgery, including pelvic and femoral osteotomy. In 2008, Dr Weinrauch established the Brisbane Hip Clinic at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Brisbane Australia.

A/Prof Weinrauch is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine. He is a member of the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a foundation member of the Australian Hip Arthroscopy Society.

A/Prof Weinrauch served as the Director of Orthopaedic Surgery at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital and Orthopaedic representative to the hospital Medical Advisory Committee from 2020 - 2024. He has previously served appointments as Deputy Editor of the International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction, Scientific Secretary to the Queensland Branch of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and President of the Queensland Orthopaedic Registrar's Association. In 2010, A/Prof Weinrauch was selected as the Australian Orthopaedic Association's representative for the ABC Traveling Fellowship (United States of America).

A/Prof Weinrauch is actively involved in medical education, conducting regular demonstrations and lectures for local and international surgical colleagues in advanced techniques relating to the surgical management of hip joint disorders. As an industry reference centre surgeon, A/Prof Weinrauch develops and delivers education programs to demonstrate anterior approach total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, revision hip replacement and hip arthroscopy procedures. A/Prof Weinrauch also regularly participates in teaching activities for physiotherapists, nursing staff and allied health practitioners.

A/Prof Weinrauch maintains interest in clinical research and orthopaedic engineering, with multiple publications and a Master of Engineering thesis relating to revision of hip joint replacements. He is currently appointed as an Associate Professor at the Griffith University School of Medicine has been awarded a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) for his research relating to the surgical management of adult hip joint disorders. A/Prof Weinrauch is a consultancy advisor to the medical device industry, assisting in the design and development of innovative surgical techniques, surgical instrumentation platforms and prosthetic implants used for hip joint replacement and arthroscopy procedures.

A/Prof Weinrauch consults from the Brisbane Hip Clinic and performs operative procedures at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Brisbane. Telemedicine consultation services are available for regional, interstate and international patients.

Publication List

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) - Degree Thesis

Weinrauch, P. (2016) Techniques for the surgical management of adult hip joint disorders. School of Medical Science, Griffith University, Queensland Australia.

Master of Engineering (MEng) - Degree Thesis

Weinrauch, P. (2006) Material properties of bilaminar polymethylmethacrylate cement mantles in revision hip joint arthroplasty. School of Engineering Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. Link

Journal Publications

Weinrauch P. (2024) System configuration for an extreme range normobaric hypoxia generator. Journal of Military and Veterans Health. 32(1) Link

Weinrauch P., Peters, N. (2023) The Reperfusion Toolbox: How to resuscitate a casualty in preparation for tourniquet removal after an extended duration of application. The Cove. ePub 24 Nov 2023. Link

Weinrauch P. (2023) Accuracy of pulse oximetry using the Garmin fenix 6 Pro watch. Journal of High Threat and Austere Medicine. 5(2): 3-5. Link

Eagles A., Kermeci S., Lovell D., Erian C., Weinrauch P (2023) Articular wear patterns observed in hip arthroscopic patients across early disease states: A retrospective cohort study. International Journal of Orthopaedics. October 20; 10(3): 1743-1747. Link

Weinrauch P. (2023) Tourniquet conversion in an austere environment. The Cove. ePub 10 Oct 23. Link

Weinrauch P. (2023) Limited tourniquet conversion in Prolonged Field Care. The Cove. ePub 19 Sep 23. Link

Weinrauch P. (2023) The limb exclusion hypothermia wrap. The Cove. ePub 05 Sep 23. Link

Weinrauch P. (2023) The tourniquet traffic light. The Cove. ePub 30 Jul 23. Link

Retchford T., Tucker K., Hart H., Semciw A., Weinrauch P., Grimaldi A., Cowan S., Crossley K., Kemp J. (2022) No difference in hip muscle volumes and fatty infiltration in those with hip-related pain compared to controls. International Journal Sports Physical Therapy. 17(5): 851 - 862. Link

Fryar J., Kermeci S., Vickery R., Weinrauch P. (2022) Patient satisfaction with online education and rehabilitation delivery for primary hip joint arthroplasty. International Journal of Orthopaedics. June 28; 9(3): 1688-1693. Link

Eagles A., Wilson C., Kermeci S., Weinrauch P. (2020) Antibiotic delivery by absorbable collagen implant during posterior approach hip resurfacing arthroplasty. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 7 (2): 40 - 46. Link

FAITH Investigators, HEALTH Investigators (2020) Study summaries. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. Nov; 34(11) Supp 3: Sii - Siii . Link

Wadsworth D., Weinrauch P. (2019) The role of a bike fit in cyclists with hip pain - A clinical commentary. International Journal Sports Physical Therapy. June; 14(3): 468 - 486. Link

Freke M., Crossley K., Sims K., Russell T., Weinrauch P., Gamboa G., Semciw A. (2019) Acute and subacute changes in hip strength and range of movement after arthroscopy to address chondrolabral pathology. Am J Sp Med. ePub Online 3 June 2019. Link

Sprague S., Schemitsch E.H., Swiontkowski, M., Della Rocca G.J., Jeray K.J, Liew S., Slobogean G.P., Bzovsky S., Keels-Ansdell D., Zhou Q., Bhandari M., FAITH Investigators (2018) Factors associated with revision surgery after internal fixation of hip fractures. J Ortho Trauma. May; 32(5): 223 - 230. Link

Retchford T., Tucker K., Weinrauch P., Cowan S., Grimaldi A., Kemp J., Crossley K.(2018) Clinical features of people with hip related pain, but no clinical signs of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Phys Ther Sport. Oct; 34: 201 - 207. Link

Sprague S, Bhandari M, Heetveld MJ, Liew S, Scott T, Bzovsky S, Heels-Ansdell D, Zhou Q, Swiontkowski M, Schemitsch EH; FAITH Investigators (2018) Factors associated with health-related quality of life, hip function, and health utility after operative management of femoral neck fractures. Bone Joint J. Mar; 100-B(3): 361 - 369. Link

Wilson C., Kermeci S., Weinrauch P. (2018) Absorbable collagen implants localize delivery of gentamicin in uncemented primary anterior approach total hip arthroplasty. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 5 (1): 19 - 29. Link

Fernández-Valencia J., Weinrauch P., Ballesteros J. (2018) Guide for reviewers of papers submitted to International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 5 (1): 1 - 3. Link

Sprague S., Slobogean G., Bogoch E., Petrisor B., Garibaldi A O'Hara N., FAITH Investigators (2017) Vitamin D use and health outcomes after surgery for hip fracture. Orthopaedics. Oct 1; 40(5):e868-e875. Link

FAITH Trial Investigators (2017) Fracture fixation in the operative management of hip fractures (FAITH): An international, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2017 Apr 15;389 (10078):1519-1527. Link

Weinrauch P. (2016) Adept Hip Resurfacing – A practical comparison of operative technique and surgical instrumentation relative to Birmingham Hip Resurfacing. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 3 (2): 28 - 34. Link

Kermeci S., Weinrauch P. (2016) Cemented constrained total hip arthroplasty in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta and recurrent grand mal seizure activity. Journal of Medical Cases. 2016 Feb; 7 (2): 46-48. Link

Zielinski S., Heetveld M., Bhandari M., Patka P., Van Lieshout E., FAITH Trial Investigators (2015) Implant removal after internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture: Effects on physical functioning. J Orthop Trauma. 2015 Sep; 29 (9): e285-92. Link

Weinrauch P. (2015) A technique for bone graft preparation in total hip arthroplasty for the management of severe protrusio acetabuli. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2015; 2 (2): 43 - 48. Link

Weinrauch P., Weinrauch H. (2015) Reliability of the Australian twenty-cent coin as a radiographic scale marker. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2015; 2 (1): 27-33. Link

Weinrauch P., Kermeci S. (2015) Femoral neck stress shielding after Birmingham Mid Head Resection Arthroplasty - Case report and literature review. Advances in Research. 5 (5):1-10. Article number: AIR 20640. Link

Weinrauch P., Deshon M. (2015) A practical method to improve grip upon a surgical hammer during the conduct of hip joint arthroplasty. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2015; 2 (2) 35 - 37. Link

Weinrauch P. (2015) Ultrasound assisted trochanteric entry point development for antegrade femoral nailing procedures. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2015; 2 (1): 7 - 10. Link

Burgers P., Poolman R., Van Bakel T., Tuinebreijer W., Zielinski S., Bhandari M., Patka P., Van Lieshout E.; HEALTH and FAITH Trial Investigators (2015) Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index for elderly patients with a femoral neck fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015; 97 (9): 751-7. Link

Weinrauch P., Cook A., Cook S. (2015) Isolated thumb interphalangeal flexor weakness after total hip arthroplasty. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2015; 2(1): 19-22. Link

Weinrauch P., Quach L., Smith I. (2015) The e-Quandrant test for telemedicine assessment of symptomatic articular hip pathology. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2015; 2 (1):1-15. Link

Weinrauch P. (2014) Hip arthroscopy after resurfacing arthroplasty: Surgical technique, clinical examples and literature review. International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2014; 1 (1): 4-12. Link

Weinrauch P., Trigger R., Tsikleas G. (2014) Bilateral hip joint hylan G-F 20 granulomatous synovitis due to viscosupplementation injections. Case Reports in Orthopedics. Volume 2014: Article ID 494073. Link

Cook A., Cook S., Smith I., Weinrauch P. (2014) Hip resurfacing arthroplasty and perioperative blood testing. Advances in Orthopedics. 2014: Article ID 109378. Link

The FAITH Investigators (2014) Fixation using alternative implants for the treatment of hip fractures (FAITH): design and rationale for a multi-centre randomized trial comparing sliding hip screws and cancellous screws on revision surgery rates and quality of life in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. Jun 26; 15(1): 219. Link

Weinrauch P., Lutz M. (2014) Access to digital radiology imaging and the impact on specialists in private practice. ANZ J Surgery. 84(1-2): 98. Link

Weinrauch P., Kermeci S. (2014) Ultrasound assisted hip arthroscopy. Arthroscopy Techniques. Apr 3;3(2):e255-9. Link

Weinrauch P., Steer, R., Kermeci S., Tetsworth K. (2013) Osteo-chondral reconstruction of a knee joint lateral femoral condyle using fresh femoral head auto-graft. Journal of Medical Cases. 2013 (4)12: 803 – 810. Link

Weinrauch P., Kermeci S. (2013) Ultrasound assisted arthroscopic proximal iliotibial band release and trochanteric bursectomy. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2(4): 433 – 435. Link

Weinrauch P., Kermeci S., Lang A. (2013) The use of a ureteric stone basket for the removal of loose bodies in hip arthroscopy. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2(3): 311-313. Link

Zielinski S., Keijsers N., Praet S., Heetveld M., Bhandari M., Wilssens J., Patka P, Van Lieshout E., FAITH Trial Investigators (2013) Femoral neck shortening after internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture. Orthopedics. Jul 36 (7): e849-58. Link

Weinrauch P., Kermeci S. (2013) Early post operative septic arthritis after hip arthroscopy using Tisseel fibrin sealant - A report of two cases. Journal of Medical Cases. 2013 (4) 9: 608 – 611. Link

Weinrauch P. (2013) RE: Is informed consent a deceptive notion with negligible protection value for Doctors?. ANZ J Surgery. Jul 83(7-8): 590. Link

Hebert-Davies J, Laflamme GY, Rouleau D; HEALTH and FAITH investigators (2012) Bias towards dementia: are hip fracture trials excluding too many patients? A systematic review. Injury. Dec 43(12): 1978-84. Link

Zielinski SM, Viveiros H, Heetveld MJ, Swiontkowski MF, Bhandari M, Patka P, Van Lieshout EM, FAITH trial investigators (2012) Central coordination as an alternative for local coordination in a multicenter randomized controlled trial: the FAITH trial experience. Trials. Jan 8;13:5. Link

Speed S., Sims K., Weinrauch P. (2011) Entrapment of the medial branch of the superior cluneal nerve – a previously unrecognized cause of lower back pain in cricket fast bowlers. Journal of Medical Cases. 2(3): 101 – 103. Link

Weinrauch P. (2011) Steroids and avascular necrosis of the hip. Australian Doctor. July. Link

Hacking C., Weinrauch P., Whitehouse S., Crawford R., Donnelly W. (2010) Is there a need for routine follow-up after primary total hip arthroplasty?. ANZ J Surgery. Oct 80 (10): 737 - 740. Link

Biant L., Rangan A., Costa M., Muir D., Weinrauch P., Clasper J., Dix-Peek S. (2010) The ABC Travelling Fellowship 2010. J Bone Joint Surg (Br.) Nov 92(11): 1498-1500. Link

Wilson L., Bell C., Weinrauch P., Crawford R. (2009) In vitro cyclic testing of the Exeter stem after cement within cement revision. Journal Arthroplasty. Aug 24(5): 789-94 Link

Sharma D., Douglas J., Coulter C., Weinrauch P., Crawford R. (2008) Microbiology of infected arthroplasty: Implications for empiric peri-operative antibiotics. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dec 16(3): 339 – 342. Link

Weinrauch P., Krikler S. (2008) Proximal femoral fracture after hip resurfacing managed with blade plate fixation. Journal Bone and Joint Surgery (Am). Jun 90(6): 1345 – 47. Link

Hughes C., Weinrauch P. (2008) Military static line parachute injuries in an Australian Commando Battalion. ANZ J Surgery. Oct 78(10): 848 – 852. Link

Goss B., Lutton C., Weinrauch P., Jabur M., Gillett G., Crawford R. (2007) Elution and mechanical properties of antifungal bone cement. Journal of Arthroplasty. Sep: 22(6): 902-8. Link

Weinrauch P., Blakemore, M. (2007) Extraction of intramedullary nails by proximal stacked wire technique. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 21 (9): 663 – 664. Link

Weinrauch P., Bell C., Wilson L., Lutton C., Goss B., Crawford R. (2007) Shear properties of bilaminar polymethylmethacrylate cement mantles in revision hip joint arthroplasty. Journal of Arthroplasty. Apr 22(3):394-403. Link

Bell C., Weinrauch P., Pearcy M. Crawford, R. (2007) In vitro analysis of Exeter stem torsional stability. Journal of Arthroplasty. 22(7): 1024 - 1030. Link

Bell C., Weinrauch P., Crawford R., Pearcy M. (2007) Thermo-mechanical investigation of the short glass fibre reinforced epoxy used as the cortical bone analogue in sawbones femurs. Proc Inst Mech Eng [H]. Feb: 221(2):213-7. Link

Weinrauch P., Moore D., Shooter D., Wilkinson M., Dedy N., Bonrath E., Jabur M., McMeniman T., Whitehouse S., Crawford R. (2006) Early prosthetic complications after unipolar hemiarthroplasty. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 76 (6): 432 – 5. Link

Weinrauch P., Sharwood P. (2006) Employment in the Australian Army post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction – A Pilot Study of 3 Year Postoperative Outcomes. Australian Military Medicine. 15 (1): 15 – 17. Link

Weinrauch P., Myers N., Wilkinson M., Dodsworth J., Fitzpatrick P., Whitehouse S. (2006) Comparison of early postoperative rehabilitation outcome following total knee arthroplasty using different surgical approaches and instrumentation. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 14 (1): 47 - 52. Link

Weinrauch P. (2006) Intraoperative error during implantation Austin Moore hemiarthroplasty. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 14(3): 249 – 52. Link

Weinrauch P. (2005) Diagnostic value of routine drain tip culture in primary joint arthroplasty. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 75 (10): 887 – 8. Link

Book Chapters

Mettyas T., Weinrauch P., Tetsworth K. (2015) Knee joint osteochonrdal reconstruction using fresh femoral head autograft. Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Surgery Case Atlas. Rozbruch S. & Hamdy R. (Eds). ISBN: 978-3-319-02767-8 (Online). Link

Audiovisual Publications

Weinrauch P., Kermeci S., Lang A. (2015) Hip arthroscopy using a ureteric stone backet for the removal of loose bodies. Link

Weinrauch P. (2015) Ultrasound assisted trochanteric entry point development for antegrade femoral nailing procedures. Link

Weinrauch P. (2014) Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Without use of Traction Table. DVD. DePuy Synthes Australia. Link

Weinrauch P. (2014) Anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (traction free): Bilateral leg preparation, draping sequence and retractor placement. Link

Corten K., Iwaki H., Oinuma K., Weinrauch P. (2014) Asia Pacific Tableless Direct Anterior Approach Course. DVD. DePuy Synthes Asia-Pacific.

Weinrauch P. (2014) Ultrasound assisted hip arthroscopy for central and peripheral compartment procedures. Link

Weinrauch P. (2014) Hip arthroscopy for acetabular rim debridement after resurfacing arthroplasty. Link

Weinrauch P. (2014) Hip arthroscopy for the evaluation of a pseudo-tumour after resurfacing arthroplasty. Link

Weinrauch P., Kermeci (2014) Ultrasound assisted hip arthroscopy for iliotibial band decompression and trochanteric bursectomy. Link

White Paper Technical Reports

Weinrauch P., Beach T., Bell C., Crawford R. (2005) Pilot study conducted on Exeter PMMA Cement Reamer. Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia. Link

Podcasts

Total hip replacement - Is it time yet ? Dr Grimaldi education series (2020). Link

Non surgical options for the management of hip osteoarthritis - An orthopaedic perspective. Dr Grimaldi education series (2020). Link

Surgical management of hip osteoarthritis - Types of prostheses and surgical approaches. Dr Grimaldi education series (2020). Link

Hip disorders. The Physical Performance Show. Episode 181 (October, 2019). Link

Audiobook

Lentin D.,Weinrauch P. (2020) Battle Scars. Link

Conference Presentations

Compilation available in separate webpage. Link

Summary Curriculum Vitae - A/Prof Patrick Weinrauch

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery (MBBS). University of Queensland, Australia. 1997

Master of Engineering (MEng). Queensland University of Technology, Australia. 2006

Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD). Griffith University, Australia. 2016

Diploma of Mountain Medicine (DiMM). University of New Mexico, United States of America. 2019

Graduate Certificate of Health Care in Remote and Extreme Environments (GCertHREE). University of Tasmania, Australia. 2022.

International Diploma of Mountain Emergency Medicine (DiMEM). Zermatt, Switzerland. 2024.

Current studies: Graduate Certificate of Counter Terrorism and Operational Medicine. Central Queensland University

Fellowships

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). 2007

Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA). 2010

Fellow of Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM). 2020

Post FellowshipTraining

Clinical Fellow Hip Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, England. 2007

Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, England. 2007

Certified Independent Medical Examiner, American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME). 2014

Professional Associations

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)

Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)

Australian Hip Arthroscopy Society (Foundation Member) (AHAS)

Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ASOS)

Australian Military Medicine Association (AMMA)

Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)

Representational

Associate Professor, Griffith University, School of Medicine.

Director of Orthopaedic Surgery, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. 2020 - 2024.

Deputy Editor, International Journal of Advanced Joint Reconstruction. 2016 - 2021.

Australian Orthopaedic Association ABC Travelling Fellow (Eastern region, United States). 2010.

Scientific Secretary Australian Orthopaedic Association, Queensland Branch. 2009 - 2010.

President of Queensland Orthopaedic Registrar’s Association. 2005.

Research Awards

Australasian Military Medicine Association. Annual conference - Best scientific poster. 2023.

Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation Fellowship. 2005

CONROD-Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Trauma Fellowship. 2005

Gordon Kerridge Research Prize (Australian Orthopaedic Association). 2005

Australian Orthopaedic Association Queensland Branch Research Prize. 2004

Personal

Rowed unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean. 2001

Gold Medal UCI Masters Track Cycling World Championships. Los Angeles, USA (Team Sprint; M1-3). 2017

Alpine mountaineer. Summited Mount Everest. 2022

Amateur beekeeper