by Dr. Peter Smith | May 30, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Healthy Food, Joints, Knee, Osteoarthritis of the Knee
With bone structure problems such as osteoporosis affecting millions, it is increasingly important to look after our bone health. As we age, our bone density reduces because we lose calcium and other minerals making them thinner and more brittle. Women can be even...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Jan 28, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, injury treatment, joint replacement, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon, Sports Injury
Dr Peter Smith not only offers patients the full spectrum of professional orthopaedic treatments, but specialises in total knee replacement, total hip replacement, sports injuries and the latest arthroscopic surgery (including hip arthroscopy and knee ligament...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Dec 1, 2020 | ACL Tear, Ankle and Foot Sprains, Carpal Tunnel, Meniscus Tear, Plantar Fasciitis, Rotator Cuff Tear, Shoulder Dislocation, Stress Fractures, Tennis Elbow, Wrist Fracture
Whether it be fractures or dislocations, sprains or strains, joint or tendon pain, work-related injuries or sports-related injuries. Here are the 10 common injuries needing orthopaedic intervention: Meniscus Tear Knee pain, swelling, stiffness, and difficulty...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Nov 27, 2020 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Orthopaedics originated with children. Early orthopedic medicine focused on treating children with spine, limb and other bone-related birth abnormalities. Today, orthopedic physicians continue to treat children along with treating patients of all ages with a...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Sep 7, 2020 | Hip
Hip Resurfacing arthroplasty is an alternative to total hip replacement in individuals with end-stage articular cartilage degeneration and who have good bone quality. They must have minimal bone loss in their hip joints with a structural intact joint surface. The big...
