Why choose Mr Jeff Ecker

Worldwide

He is one of the few surgeons in the world who specialises in orthopaedic, plastic and microsurgery

Excellent Results

Has excellent outcome rates and patient satisfaction results

Research & Methods

Is a pioneer in cutting-edge surgical techniques and the clinical research of new treatment methods

Uninvasive

Uses minimally invasive techniques for fractures, arthritis, and joint reconstruction

Exclusivity

Practices exclusively in treating disorders of the fingers, hand, wrist and elbow

Quality Care

Will always consider non-operative measures first and consistently provides the best quality of care

Personalised Service

If you are a patient of Mr Ecker's, you will be seen by Mr Ecker every time

International Leader

Teaches internationally in the complex area of upper limb surgery

Academic Leader

Regularly runs research studies and presents at international scientific meetings

Mr Jeff Ecker's Published Articles

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The Wind-Off Test: A Novel Clinical Test for TFCC tears.

Jones, Z. & Ecker, J. (2025) Journal of Wrist Surgery

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Arthroscopic Scaffold Fixation Technique for Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures.

Khan, H., Ecker, J. (2025) Journal of Wrist Surgery

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Outcome of Arthroscopic Dorsal Peripheral Repairs of the Triangular Fibrocartilage with a Positive Hook Test and an Intact Foveal Ligament.

Ecker, J., Pavleski, K., Jones, Z. (2024) Journal of Wrist Surgery.

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The Hook Test is not Pathognomonic for Foveal Detachment of the Triangular Fibrocartilage.

Ecker, J., Pavleski, K., Andrijich, C. (2023) Journal of Wrist Surgery.

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Dry Arthroscopy Distal Radioulnar Joint and Foveal Insertion: Surgical Technique.

Ecker, J., Andrijich, C.(2021) Journal of Wrist Surgery.

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Recognised in his field

Mr Jeff Ecker has been recognised for his excellence by numerous national and international organisations. As a result he is often called upon to present his research findings at international scientific meetings and publish his impressive outcomes.

Speaking & Presentations

Past Hand and Wrist Scientific Meetings

Mr Ecker has been invited the following Hand and Wrist Scientific meetings.

Past hand and wrist scientific meetings
October 2025International Wrist Investigators Workshop Annual Meeting, Vancouver
October 2025International Wrist Arthroscopy Society, Vancouver
October 2025American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Vancouver
September 2025IRCAD-IWC IWAS Ultrasound Surgery and Wrist Arthroscopy Course, Indore
September 2025Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Mumbai
May 2025Beijing Wrist Arthroscopy Course, Beijing
December 2024Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Hong Kong
November 2024Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Taiwan
September 2024American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Minneapolis
June 2023Asia Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Singapore
May 20236th Singapore Wrist Course, Singapore
May 2023Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Rimini, Italy
May 2023Australian Musculoskeletal Imaging Group, Perth, Australia
April 2023Finnish Society for Surgery of Hand, Online
March 2023Australian Hand Surgery Society, Sydney, Australia
November 2022IRCAD-International Wrist Center, Strasbourg, France
October 2022Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Online
September 2022Lyon Wrist Elbow, Online
August 2022Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Online
June 2022Australian Orthopaedic Association Knowledge Summit, Online
June 2022Federated European Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Online
May 2022Royal Australian College of Surgeons, Online
March 2022Australian Hand Surgery Society, Port Douglas
February 2022Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Online
December 2021Hong Kong Wrist Arthroscopy Course, Online
November 2021Australian Orthopaedic Association, Online
August 2021Australian Hand Therapy Association, Perth, WA
August 2021West Australian Orthopaedic Association, Bunker Bay, WA
August 2021West Australian Hand Surgery Society, Perth
August 2021American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Online
March 2021International Wrist Arthroscopy Society and Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Online
February 2021International Wrist Arthroscopy Society, Online
January 2021Asia Pacific Wrist Association, Online
December 2020Hong Kong International Wrist Arthroscopy Workshop, Online
November 2020International Wrist Arthroscopy Society, Online
November 2020Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association, Online
August 2020Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH) – Online, Online
June 2020India Orthopaedic Association, Online
June 2020Australian Orthopaedic Association, Online
March 2020Asia Pacific Federated Societies for Surgery of the Hand, Melbourne, Australia
January 2020Singapore Wrist Arthroscopy Course, Singapore

Training and Qualifications

Post Graduate Education

  • 1988 - 1989

    Fellowship Microvascular SurgeryUniversity of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

  • 1987 - 1988

    Fellowship in Hand & Reconstructive MicrosurgeryDuke University, North Carolina

  • 1987 - 1988

    Senior Registrar, Hand Upper Limb & OrthopaedicsOxford University, UK

Academic Qualifications

  • 1993

    FAOrthA., Fellow of the Australian Society Orthopaedic Surgeons

  • 1986

    F.R.A.C.S. [Orthopaedics], Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeon

  • 1978

    MB.BS.University of Western Australia, Australia

  • 1974

    B.Med.Sc.[Hons], NeuroanatomyUniversity of Western Australia, Australia

Professional Affiliations

  • Asia Pacific Wrist AssociationPresident, Past Chairman of Education Committee, Board Member

  • Australian Hand Surgery Society Past President, Past Secretary, Board Member

  • Raise Your Hands – Health Promotion Charity Director

  • Hand and Upper Limb Centre Director

  • Wrist + Hand Institute Perth Director

  • Journal of Hand Surgery (Asian Pacific Volume) Editorial Board Member

  • Curtin University Adjunct Clinical Professor

Mr Jeff Ecker’s primary clinic is located in Bethesda.

Mr Jeff Ecker provides non emergency consults and emergency consults for trauma patients, including Workers’ Compensation and private patients 24/7.

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