Your Orthopaedic Specialist.

Doctor Daniel George is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. His background is in sports both competing at an international level and working as a physiotherapist for international sporting teams.

About Dr Daniel George

He completed medical training in 2014 and spent the next 10 years working towards completing his advanced surgical training in Orthopaedics and completing the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Fellowship Examinations.

He is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer for Ice Hockey Australia and maintains a keen interest in medical sport management. With a commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based medicine Dr George continues to work with international collaborations to forward Orthopaedic research.

He has extensive life experience with many life changing events that have led to his personal and professional resilience and success.

Accolades & Achievements

Dr. George’s qualifications, experience, and professional milestones.

RACS Fellowship Exam 13-14th August 2024 Royal Australian College of Surgeons

Orthopaedic Science Exam 16-17th June 2021 Royal Australian College of Surgeons

Certificate in Business Leadership 2nd October 2020 La Trobe University

Master of Surgery (Orthopaedic) 23rd January 2018 The University of Sydney

General Surgical Sciences Exam 13-14 October 2016 Royal Australian College of Surgeons

Doctor of Medicine 17th December 2014 Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia

Bachelor of Physiotherapy 1st April 2008 University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

Orthopaedic Training 2017-2025
2021-2025 – RACS / AOA Training Registrar – SA+NT
Feb 2017-Feb 2020 – Orthopaedic Service Registrar – LMH, QEH, FMC, RAH
Medical Posts 2015-2018
Feb 2016-Feb 2018 – Surgical Resident – Flinders Medical Centre, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Jan 2015-Jan 2016 – Internship – Flinders Medical Centre
Physiotherapist from 2007-2015
Specialising in Intensive care, Cardiorespiratory, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Hospitals employed include FMC, RGH, RAH, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Redcliffe Hospital

2025 – Orthopaedic Australian Arthroplasty Travelling Fellow Award
2022 – South Australian Orthopaedic Registrar Association – Secretary
2021 – South Australian Orthopaedic Registrar Association – Treasurer
2015 – Intern Valete Awards – The Cutting Edge Award (Intern most likely to become a surgeon)
2015 – Intern Valete Awards – The Lazarus Award (Awarded for an incredible resuscitation effort)
2014 – The Peter John Tamblyn Prize for Evidence-Based Medicine in Orthopaedics
2014 – Richard Taunton Southwood Prize for Orthopaedic Research
2014 – AOA Undergraduate Workshop – Flinders University Representative
2013 – IMRI Flinders-Changsha Orthopaedic Scholarship
2011 – Flinders University Surgical Society – Student year representative

Beach E, George D, Bolton C, Shahrokhi Shahram. Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction: patient reported outcome measures comparing autograft and allograft tendons with or without tibial tubercle osteotomy. J Clin Med. 2025;14(24):8756.
Chen Y, Zhang S, Tang N, George DM, Huang T, Tang J. Using Google web search to analyze and evaluate the application of ChatGPT in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Front Public Health. 2024;31;12:1412063.
Cheok T, Bastick K, George D, Chan TS, Jaitly A, Jayasekera N, Bray L, Poonnoose PM, Williams K. A retrospective cohort study comparing outcomes following hip fractures in Australian indigenous patients with non-Australian indigenous patients. ANZ J Surg. 2024:94:1397-403.
Jiang B, Feng CY, Hu H, George D, Huang T, Li ZH. Traditional Chinese Exercise for Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Bibliometric and Visualized Analysis with Future Directions. Neurocognitive Aging and Behavior. 2022:14:932924.
George DM, Nguyen A. Managing hallux rigidus – every step of the way. Medicine Today 2021; 22(12): 53-54.
Tang N, Ahang W, George DM, Wei C, Su Y, Huang T. A Bibliometric Analysis of Wnt Signaling pathway: From the Top-100 Cited Articles to Emerging Trends. Ann Transl Med, 2021; Jul;9(13):1065.
Tang N, Ahang W, George DM, Wei C, Su Y, Huang T. The Top 100 Most Cited Articles on Arthroscopy: Most Popular Topic is Rotator Cuff Rather Than Cartilage in the Recent 5 Years. Arthroscopy. 2021;Feb 8;9(2)
Wang C, Zhou L, Chen J, Yang Y, Huang T, Fu M, Li Y, George DM, Chen X. The differences of clinical characteristics and outcomes between imported and local patients of COVID-19 in Hunan: A two-center retrospective study. Respiratory Research. 2020;21, 313.
Yau A, George DM, Ranawat V, Wilson C. 3D printed acetabular components for complex revision arthroplasty: A case series. Indian J Orthopaedics. 2021 Jan 3;55(3):786-792.
Tang N, Zhang W, George DM, Su Y, Huang T. The top 100 Most Cited Articles on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Bibliometric Analysis. OJSM, 2021;9(2): 2325967120976372.
George DM, Hatami S, Hussenbocus S. A rare case of intraarticular lymphoma of the knee arising from the Hoffa fat pad. ANZ J. Surg, 2020;90(11):E132-4.
Zhang W, Wang J, Li H, Wang, W, George DM, Huang T. Fixed - versus mobile-bearing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis. Scientific Reports. 19075 2020.
Peng Z, Li H, Cao Z, Zhang W, Li H, Dai R, Liu L, Mao X, George DM, Huang T. Oxygen embolism after hydrogen peroxide irrigation during hip arthroscopy: a case report. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2020;Jan 30;21(1):58.
Abu-Assi R, Campbell J, Bacchi S, Gill T, George D, Chehade M. Association between atrial fibrillation and hip fractures and the implications for hip fracture patients: a systematic review. ANZ J. Surg, 2020;90(4):448-53.
Zhang W, Tang N, Li X, George DM, He G, Huang T. The top 100 most cited articles on total hip arthroplasty: a bibliometric analysis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2019;14:412.
George DM, Campbell D, Chapius P, Chehade M. Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Neck of Femur Fracture Outcomes. Sydney University Press. Sydney B2017.
Huang T, Wang W, George D, Mao X, Graves SE. What can we learn from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry 2016 Annual Report? Annals of Joint. 2017;2(4):11.
Huang T, Long Y, George DM, Wang W. Meta-Analysis of Gap balancing vs Measured resection technique in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:151–8.
Li H, George DM, Jaarsma RL, Mao X. Metabolic syndrome and components exacerbate osteoarthritis symptoms of pain, depression and reduced knee function. Ann Transl Med, 2016;4(7):133.
George DM, McKay B, Jaarsma RL. The long-term outcome of displaced mid-third clavicle fractures on scapular and shoulder function: variations between immediate surgery, delayed surgery, and nonsurgical management. JSES, 2015 May;24(5):669-76.
Huang T, Wang W, George D, Mao X, Graves S. What can we learn from AOANJRR 2014 annual report? Ann Transl Med, 2015;3(10):131.
George DM, Jaarsma RL. Clavicle Fractures: An audit of current management practices at a tertiary hospital, a review of the literature and advice for junior staff. AMSJ, 2015;6(2):53-58.
George DM, Galindo H. Job Demand Analysis: assessing the physical demands on nurses in South Australia. J Health Saf Environ, 2013;29(2):121-127.

International

18th ROC Winter Meeting (Mumbai India) – Podium presentation – 11th January 2020 (By Proxy)
EFORT Congress (Lisbon Portugal) – Poster Presentation – 5-7th June 2019 (By Proxy)
FFN 8th FFN Global Conference (Oxford UK) – Poster Presentation – 28-30th August 2019 (By Proxy)
Surgical Department Changsha CHINA – Physiotherapy post-surgery – 11th June 2014

National

AOA 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting – Podium Presentation – 16th November 2023
AOA Registrar Association Scientific Meeting – Podium Presentation – 10th November 2023
Australian Orthopaedic Trauma Society (AOTS) Cairns - June 22-23rd June 2019 (By Proxy)
AOA 74th Annual Scientific Meeting – Podium Presentation – 16th October 2014

State

AOA South Australia – Interim Gamma Nails for Hip PJI – 8th August 2025
AOA South Australia – Intraarticular Knee Lymphoma – 7th February 2020
AOA South Australia – DOAC’s & NOF Outcomes – 15th February 2019
John Loewenthal Society Presentation – DOAC’s & NOF Outcomes – 10th Nov 2017
AOA South Australia – 3D Acetabular Implants – 12th August 2016
AOA South Australia – Clavicle Outcomes Podium presentation – 14th November 2014
AOA South Australia – Osteoarthritis Podium presentation – 14th November 2014

Local

Royal Adelaide Hospital - Obesity and Prosthetic Joint Infections - 2025
Alice Springs Hospital - TKR Basics - 2024
Sports Med SA - Influence on ACJ OA on rTSR - 2024
Sports Med SA - Intramedullary biceps repair - 2024
Lyell McEwin Hospital - NOF's and NOACS, the controversy continues - 2023
Women's and Children's Hospital - Adolescent Neck Of Femur Fractures - 2023
Women's and Children's Hospital - Apophyseal Ossification Forensic Analysis - 2023
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Charcot Neuropathy - 2022
Lyell McEwin Hospital - TKR Intraoperative Complications - 2022
Royal Adelaide Hospital - TKR Soft Tissue Complications - 2021
Royal Adelaide Hospital - TXA post op single vs prolonged - 2021
Royal Adelaide Hospital - Talar OCD and OATS- 2021
Royal Adelaide Hospital - Hybrid Fixation for Syndesmosis Injuries- 2021
Royal Adelaide Hospital - OA post ACL Reconstruction - 2021
Orthopaedic Departmental Meeting – NOFs & NOACs – 6th Dec 2019, 6th May 2020
Lyell McEwin Hospital - SAD vs physiotherapy - 2018
Flinders Health Research Week – 3D Acetabular Implants – 6th Sep 2017
Orthopaedic Departmental Meeting – clavicle fractures – 20th Feb 2015
Orthopaedic Presentation FMC – NSAIDs and fracture healing – 3rd March 2015
Alice Springs Hospital - Clavicle Fractures - 2014
Flinders Medical Centre - Open vs Closed Kinetic Exercise 2010
Departmental Audit Presentations - Regularly

Dr Kosh Hazratwala - Townsville - 2025
Dr David Lui – Gold Coast – 2025
Dr Peter Gifford – Brisbane – 2025
Dr Cameron Cooke – Brisbane – 2025
Dr Michael Dixon – Sydney – 2025
Dr David Broe – Sydney – 2025
Dr Mark Flemming – Sydney – 2025
Dr Chien-Wen Liew – Adelaide – 2025

AO Complex Fractures Around the Knee – Master’s Course – Sep 2025
M.O.R.E – Direct Anterior Hip Instructional Workshop – Sep 2025
Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Symposium – Aug 2025
STAR ACLR Workshop - Aug 2025
Sports Knee Cadaver Instructional Workshop – July 2025
ANZ Hip & Knee Symposium - June 2025
RACS Foundation Skills for Surgical Educators (FSSE) Equivalent 2025
M.O.R.E - Hip and Knee Symposium - May 2025
Advancements in Lower Limb Surgery - J+J March 2025
Lower Limb Framing - S+N Nov 2024
Knee Robotics - Stryker Nov 2024
Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Masterclass - J+J Nov 2023
Extremity Fracture Management - J+J May 2023
Training in Professional Skills TIPS – 21-22rd May 2020
SMA Conference – Oct 2018, 2019
AOA South Australia – 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
AOA Annual Scientific Meeting – Oct 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023
Australian Surgical Skills Education Training ASSET – 4-5th August 2017
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient CCrISP – 21-23rd July 2017
Emergency Management of Surgical Trauma EMST – 26-28th May 2017
State Radiology Course – Mini C arm – 1st May 2017
AO Principles of Fracture Management – 6-9th March 2017
RACS – Operating with Respect – 24th February 2017
Critical Literature Evaluation and Research CLEAR– 20-21st November 2015
AOA Workshop – Flinders University Representative – 1-5th December 2014
RACS – Hand Hygiene Australia – 18th September 2014
Repatriation General Hospital – Laser Safety Workshop – 21st August 2014
IMRI Flinders – Changsha China Orthopaedic Exchange – 5th May – 13th June 2014
Repatriation General Hospital – Laser Safety Workshop – 21st August 2014
Ortho Department, FMC – “Casting workshop” – 11th September 2014
Intensive & Critical Care Unit – “Working with Families & Patients in End of Life Decision Making Situations Workshop” - 14th September 2010
Royal Life Saving – “Hydro Workshop (Spinal & Rescue Resuscitation)” – 15th December 2009
Queensland Health – “Physiotherapy and Critical Care Management” – 8-9th February 2008
Queensland Health – “Physiotherapy Cardiorespiratory Management for Acute Surgical Wards ” – 1-2nd February 2008
Queensland Health - “Aggression Prevention and Management Modules One and Two” – 4th December 2007
University of SA – “The Seven Hour Mandated Notification training module” – March 2005

Associate Clinical Lecturer – University of Adelaide – September 2018 – Current
- Adelaide University year 3 student – MSK XR interpretation
Adelaide University – Orthopaedic Examination Tutor – April 2018 – Current
- Adelaide University Musculoskeletal/Surgery placement – tutorials
- Adelaide University Knee examination tutor, LMH 3rd year medical students
Adelaide University Surgical Society Anatomy Tutor – June 2017 – Current
- Adelaide University Surgical Society elective anatomy courses
Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference skills instructor – May 2017
- Instructing on suturing techniques
Medical Student Clinical Instruction – 2015 – Current
- Taking medical students through daily duties with instruction
University of South Australia Physiotherapy Tutor – 2010-2011
- Subjects: Neuroscience, Physiology, Clinical Skills, Evidence Based Practice.

Interim Gamma Nails for Hip PJI
Novel Surgical Technique for Paediatric Osteomyelitis
Surgical Approach for Anteromedial Humeral Plating
Shoulder Arthroplasty International Registry Analysis
MPFL Allograft vs Autograft
Patellar Dislocation Bibliometric Analysis
Elective Surgery Delay during COVID

SASMA Council Member – 2025 – current
Chief Medical Officer – Ice Hockey Australia – 2016 - current
Medical Officer for the Australian Men’s Ice Hockey Team – 2015 – current
Physiotherapist for the Adelaide Adrenaline Ice Hockey Team – 2012 – 2015
Game MVP for Team Australia at Ice Hockey World Championships – 2005
Assistant Captain of Australia, Senior Men Inline Hockey
Captain of South Australia, Under 20 Inline Hockey
Assistant Captain South Australia, Under 20 Ice Hockey
Head Coach, South Australia 18’s and 16’s to 2 gold medals

Royal Australian College of Surgeons
Australian Orthopaedic Association
Australian Medical Association
Sports Medicine Australia
Sports Medicine South Australia
Member John Loewenthal Society
Australian Ice Hockey Association Member

If the love of surgery is a proof of a person’s being adapted for it, then certainly I am fitted to be a surgeon; for thou can’st hardly conceive what a high degree of enjoyment I am from day to day experiencing in this bloody and butchering department of the healing art. I am more and more delighted with my profession.

– Lord Joseph Lister