Dr Matt Durrans – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon- Brackenfell

Dr Matt Durrans – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon- Brackenfell

Dr Matt Durrans – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Brackenfell practices at Mediclinic Cape Gate, where he leads advanced musculoskeletal care. He earned his MBChB from Stellenbosch University in 2001 and subsequently achieved FC Orth (SA) from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2009. Moreover, while completing his degrees, he won both the Dr Joe de Beer Shoulder Prize and the Dr Spike Erasmus Prize, highlighting his early surgical excellence.

After qualification, Dr Durrans trained under Dr Heine De Jongh and Dr Antoon De Klerk in a fellowship-like hip and knee arthroplasty programme until 2015. Consequently, he developed sub-specialist expertise in primary and revision joint replacement, as well as complex trauma surgery. Furthermore, he headed the Upper Limb Unit at Paarl Provincial Hospital, refining techniques in shoulder reconstruction and trauma management. Today, he blends technical mastery with compassionate communication, ensuring that each patient’s surgical plan aligns precisely with their anatomy and lifestyle.

Services

• Primary & Revision Hip Arthroplasty: employing the direct anterior minimally invasive approach to promote early mobilisation.

• Knee Replacement Surgery: utilising robotic-assisted and computer-guided systems for optimal implant alignment.

• Shoulder Reconstruction: advanced techniques for rotator cuff repair, instability management, and shoulder arthroplasty.

• Trauma Orthopaedics: acute management of fractures with locking plates and intramedullary nails, offering rapid stabilisation.

• Foot & Ankle Surgery: corrective procedures for deformities, tendon repairs, and fusion operations.

• Arthroscopic Procedures: keyhole surgery for meniscal repair, ligament reconstruction, and synovectomy.

• Revision Joint Surgery: complex re-implantation with custom implants and bone grafting for challenging cases.

• Minimally Invasive Osteotomies: endoscopic-assisted bone cuts to reduce scarring and pain.

• 3D Imaging & Diagnostics: cone-beam CT and MRI integration to create bespoke surgical blueprints.

• Enhanced Recovery Protocols: ERAS pathways emphasising multimodal analgesia and early physiotherapy for faster discharge.

Each service leverages state-of-the-art navigation systems, high-definition imaging, and a fully digital workflow to enhance precision and safety Dr Matt Durrans Inc.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate features modern operating theatres equipped with real-time navigation platforms and dedicated robotic systems. Moreover, Dr Durrans leads a multidisciplinary team—including anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and specialised nursing staff—to ensure seamless perioperative coordination Mediclinic. Consequently, patients benefit from continuous support from preadmission assessment through outpatient rehabilitation.

He prioritises clear communication, explaining each step with empathy and involving patients in decision-making. Furthermore, he conducts regular follow-up clinics to monitor recovery, adjust treatment plans, and support return to daily activities. Additionally, Dr Durrans mentors junior surgeons through hands-on workshops and case reviews, thereby advancing regional orthopaedic standards. He also holds memberships in the South African Orthopaedic Association, the South African Foot and Ankle Society, and the South African Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society, as well as international membership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Schedule a consultation today to explore how Dr Durrans’s personalised, technology-driven approach can restore your mobility and confidence.