About Mr Tim Schneider from Melbourne Orthopaedic Group
Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, FRACS
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Mr. Tim Schneider is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon based in Melbourne, with a specialized focus on foot and ankle surgery. Originally from Melbourne, he completed his medical degree at Monash University in 1984, training primarily at The Alfred Hospital.
He pursued his general orthopaedic training through the Australian Orthopaedic Association, achieving Fellowship status with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1997.
From 1998 to 1999, Mr. Schneider completed a prestigious fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. Following this, he undertook further training in Ilizarov techniques with Dr. M. Catagni at Ospedale de Lecco in Lombardia, Italy.
Upon returning to Melbourne in 1999, Mr. Schneider joined the medical staff as a visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon at Monash Medical Centre and Sandringham Hospital, contributing to the Bayside and Alfred Health networks. In 2000, he became part of the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, where he has exclusively practiced since 2011, with locations in Windsor and Hawthorn.
Mr. Schneider’s areas of expertise include:
- Ankle Arthritis Management
- Ankle Joint Replacement
- Flatfoot Correction
- Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle
- Bunion Surgery and Forefoot Reconstruction
- Forefoot Arthritis, including the Great Toe
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) of the Foot
- Management of the Diabetic Foot
- Foot and Ankle Trauma Management
Philosophy
Foot and ankle problems can significantly impact daily life, causing pain and limiting mobility. Maintaining an active, mobile lifestyle is crucial for overall well-being, especially as we age. My approach to treatment begins with a thorough history and physical examination to understand your specific needs and expectations. I utilize advanced diagnostic tools, including X-rays, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, as necessary.
Once I have a clear understanding of your diagnosis and circumstances, I will recommend the most appropriate course of action. This may involve surgery, but often, non-surgical options such as physical therapy or reassurance are sufficient.
For those requiring surgery, my goal is to ensure a reliable procedure with a swift return to weight-bearing activity. Modern surgical techniques have advanced to support early weight-bearing and movement, which are vital for recovery.
I am committed to ongoing training and research to stay at the forefront of developments in foot and ankle surgery. This dedication allows me to provide the best possible outcomes for my patients, enabling them to return to the activities that matter most in their lives.
Teaching and Research
Tim Schneider and the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group’s Foot and Ankle team are actively involved in ongoing research and teaching. Our contributions include fellowship training, orthopaedic registrar education, and the publication of peer-reviewed articles.
Memberships
- Royal Australian College of Surgeons
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Australian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Association
- European Foot and Ankle Society
- IBRA
- GRECMIP
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Procedures
With a focus on restoring mobility and function, he provides personalised care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. He is skilled in minimally invasive and reconstructive surgeries, helping patients regain movement while reducing pain and recovery time. His approach prioritises precision and long-term function, ensuring the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Committed to innovation and patient education, Mr. Schneider stays at the forefront of advancements in foot and ankle surgery. His goal is to improve quality of life through expert surgical care. He works closely with patients to guide them through their treatment journey, from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
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Patient Education
Incision & Healing
The majority of foot surgery requires some sort of incision through the skin. This gives us access to the muscles, bones, and tendons below for the surgery. At the end of the procedure, the skin is sewn together with individual sutures, which generally do not dissolve. They need to be taken out, usually between 7-14 days postoperatively.
Regardless of the surgery performed, it is imperative that the skin heal, as the skin is the structure that keeps infections out. Skin is a living tissue with nerves and a blood supply. After it has been sewn together, it heals itself from side to side.
It is imperative during this early period before the sutures are removed that the foot is kept elevated strictly to reduce swelling and increase the rate of skin healing. Quick skin healing is the single most important way of preventing infection. If the foot swells, this puts stress on the wound, slows its healing, and increases the possibility of an infection occurring.
For these reasons, I ask my patients in most circumstances to remain strictly non-weight bearing with the foot elevated for 23 hours per day until the skin is sealed. There are some exceptions to this, but these can be discussed individually.
Publications by Mr Tim Schneider
Book Chapters
Foot And Ankle Injuries In Rugby , In: Foot and Ankle Sports Orthopaedics
T Schneider and E Selvarajah. V Valderrabano, and M Easley (editors), Springer 2015, (in press)
Book Chapters
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome In Sport, In: Foot and Ankle Sports Orthopaedics.
T Schneider and E Selvarajah. V Valderrabano, and M Easley (editors), Springer 2015, (in press)
Journal Publications
Plantar Plate Repair And Weil Osteotomy For Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability
J Gregg, M Silberstein, C Clark, T Schneider
Foot and ankle surgery 13 (3), 116-121. 2007
Journal Publications
Outcome Of First Metatarso-Phalangeal Total Joint Replacement (Toefit): A Clinical Outcome And Survival Analysis
M Al-Maiyah, P Rice, T Schneider
Bone & Joint Journal Orthopaedic Proceedings Supplement 95 (SUPP 21), 32-32. 2013
Journal Publications
Biomechanical Comparison Of Metatarsal Head Designs In First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
T Schneider, D Dabirrahmani, RM Gillies, RC Appleyard
Foot & ankle Int. 34 (6), 881-889. 2013
Journal Publications
Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Reconstruction Using A Free Hamstring Autograft
T Schneider, MWJ Morris, P Rice
Foot & ankle Int. 30(6),506-11. 2009
Journal Publications
Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) Grafting For Osteochondral Lesions Of The Talus
T E Schneider, S Karaikudi
Foot & ankle Int. 30 (9), 810-814. 2009
Journal Publications
MR Imaging And Ultrasound Of Metatarsalgia-The Lesser Metatarsals
JM Gregg, T Schneider, P Marks
Radiologic clinics of North America 46 (6), 1061-1078. 2008
Journal Publications
Histologic Anatomy Of The Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Plantar Plate
KJA Gregg J, Marks P, Silberstein M, Schneider T
Surg Radiol Anat. 2007
Journal Publications
Sonographic And MRI Evaluation Of The Plantar Plate: A Prospective Study
J Gregg, M Silberstein, T Schneider, P Marks
European radiology 16 (12), 2661-2669. 2006
Journal Publications
Sonography Of Plantar Plates In Cadavers: Correlation With MRI And Histology
JM Gregg, M Silberstein, T Schneider, JB Kerr, P Marks
American Journal of Roentgenology 186 (4), 948-955. 2006
Journal Publications
Posterior Tibiotalar Ligament Injury Resulting In Posteromedial Impingement
G Koulouris, D Connell, T Schneider, W Edwards Foot & ankle Int.24 (8), 575-583. 2003
Journal Publications
Calcaneofibular Ligament Deficiency In Chronic Lateral Hindfoot Instability. A New Dynamic Ultrasound Sign And Comparison With Cadaveric, Clinical And Surgical Findings.
CM Blundell, C Bass, TE Schneider
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, British Volume 85 (SUPP III), 244-244 2003
Journal Publications
Snow Skiing Injuries
T Schneider – Australian family physician 32 (7), 499. 2003
Journal Publications
Angiosarcoma Occurring With Chronic Osteomyelitis And Residual Foreign Material:Case Report Of A Late World War II Wound Complication.
Hayman J., Schnei:der T., Renney J. – Aust N Z J Surg. 67 (8), 576-8.1997
Research & Fellowship
Fellowship
The Melbourne Orthopaedic Group offers a six-month Foot and Ankle Fellowship for post-fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons. Over the past 20 years, we have hosted and collaborated with more than 20 surgeons from countries including England, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and Canada, many of whom have gone on to establish successful careers in foot and ankle surgery.
The fellowship is conducted in partnership with Western Hospital and is accredited by the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Mr Schneider serves as the program director, alongside Mr. David Shepherd and Mr. Adrian Talia. For further inquiries, please contact the practice manager at the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group.
Research
Tim Schneider supervises a six month post-graduate Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery. This Fellowship is accredited by the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and is part of the Melbourne orthopaedic Group Research Trust. Further information regarding this Fellowship can be obtained by emailing the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Fellowship Co-ordinator, Romaine Thornton-Bott, at romaine@aimsresearch.com.au
Get in touch with Mr Tim Schneider
For all appointments, please contact Mr Schneider’s rooms on 03 9521 2882 or get in touch with MOG Reception. Mr Schneider Consults in private practice at the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group at the following locations:
Windsor: 33 The Avenue, Windsor VIC 3181
CBD: Level 4, 250 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Anglesea: 3 McMillan St, Anglesea VIC 3230