Mark Blackney, MBBS BSc FRACS

Mark then undertook a year of overseas training, firstly at the Mayo Clinic in the US and then in Europe, where he trained under Mr Michael Stephens, President of the European Foot and Ankle Society. He returned and commenced this practice in 1999.

Mark exclusively treats disorders of the foot and ankle.

Sports medicine is one of the specialities of Mark's practice. He provides advice and treatment to various sporting clubs, and has been the foot and ankle specialist to the Australian Open tennis tournament and part of the medical staff for the Rugby World Cup. The practice also provides treatment for members of the National Athletics team and the Australian Ballet School.

The treatment of bunion problems forms a significant part of the practice. Mark has helped popularise the Scarf/Akin osteotomy - a treatment which has revolutionised the management of these problems.

Key procedures performed:

• Bunion treatment
• Sports injuries
  - arthroscopy
  - reconstruction
• Treatment of degenerative diseases

Mark Blackney also consults at:

• Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
  Olympic Boulevard (Formerly Swan St), Melbourne
  

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