Dr. Samuel Duff - Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon in perth

Expert in Hip, Knee, and Foot Ankle Surgery | Australian
Trained | Fellowship Trained

Dr. Samuel Duff - Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon in perth

Expert in Hip, Knee, and Foot Ankle Surgery | Australian Trained | Fellowship Trained

About

Dr. Samuel Duff

A qualified Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon and physiotherapist based in Perth, WA. Known for his expertise in anterior hip and knee replacement, sports injuries, and foot and ankle surgery, he brings a unique perspective to patient care with his background in physiotherapy.

He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).

Education & Academic Distinction

Completed medical studies at the University of Western Australia with honours
Awarded the Australian Medical Association Prize, Campbell and Annie Murdoch Prize (highest grades in respective training years), Royal Perth Hospital Prize in Medicine and Medical Graduates Associates Prize
Completed Orthopaedic specialist training with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association

Fellowships & Advanced Training

Hip & Knee Fellowship
(Gold Coast University Hospital with Dr. Price Gallie)
- Robotic-assisted knee replacement
- ACL reconstruction
- Hip replacement and revision surgeries
Foot & Ankle Fellowship
(Mater Hospital, Brisbane with Dr. Ben Forster and Dr. Michael Lutz)
- Management of sports and occupational injuries of the foot and ankle
Completed numerous observerships and visitations to leading orthopaedic specialists for advanced training

Clinical Focus Areas

Advanced techniques in anterior hip and knee joint replacement
Sports medicine and soft tissue reconstruction of the knee
Complex foot and ankle procedures, including trauma and occupational injury management
Post-operative musculoskeletal rehabilitation and recovery optimization
Rehabilitation post musculoskeletal injury and orthopaedic procedures

Current

Practice & Locations

Dr. Duff currently consults at Hollywood and St John of God Private Hospitals and holds public appointments at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals. Outside of work he enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife Vanessa raising their three young children. He speaks proficient Spanish.

Combining his background in physiotherapy with surgical expertise, Dr. Duff tailors each treatment and recovery plan to the individual. His comprehensive approach ensures long-term functionality, improved outcomes, and faster rehabilitation.

Consulting hospitals

Public Appointments

Publications & Presentations

Highlights from Dr. Duff’s Academic and Scientific Work

This compilation provides an overview of Dr. Samuel Duff’s academic involvement in the field of orthopedics. His peer-reviewed articles and scientific presentations demonstrate a strong foundation in surgical research, innovation, and collaborative advancement in orthopedic medicine.

Publications

Adductor Canal Block vs Inter-articular Catheter in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research 2021 Vol 2 (1); pgs. 1-10. DOI: 10.46889/JOSR.2021.21002

Primary author: Patient Acceptance of Long Head of Biceps Tenotomy.

Journal of Elbow and Shoulder Surgery 2012 Vol 21 (1); pgs. 61-65 2012.. DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2011.01.014

Can Prophylactic Cables Stop Crack Propagation In Revision Arthroplasty: A Biomechanical Study.

Journal of Arthroplasty 2019; May 34 (5): 987-990. DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2018.12.039

Computer Navigated Percutaneous Sacroiliac Joint Screws Assisted by Caudal Epidural Contrast Injection

Journal of Spine November 7(5): 427 2018. DOI:10.4172/2165-7939.1000427

Presentations

Presentation “Adductor Canal blocks vs Intra-articular catheter in total knee replacement; A randomized clinical trial”

Australian Orthopaedic Association WA Regional branch Annual Scientific Meeting, August 2018

Presentation “Long Head of Biceps Tenotomy; The Patient Experience”

Australian Orthopaedic Association WA Regional branch Annual Scientific Meeting, August 2011

Presentation “Do Patient Specific Cutting Blocks Improve Accuracy in Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement Surgery”

Australian Orthopaedic Association WA Regional branch Annual Scientific Meeting, August 2014

Presentation “Navigated SIJ Screw Placement Aided by Caudal Epidural Contrast Injection”

Australian Orthopaedic Trauma Society, Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2015

Presentation “Sacroiliac Joint Screws Assisted By Caudal Epidural Contrast Injection”

EFFORT, London 2014 (presented by co-author) Australasian Orthopaedic Trauma Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Noosa June 2015.

Ready to take the next step
in your recovery?

Dr. Duff welcomes new patients from across Australia and is committed to helping you return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.

Dr. Samuel Duff - Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon in perth