by OrthoSurgeon Team | 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 OrthoSurgeon Team | Apr 19, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, Knee Degeneration, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic health, Osteoarthritis of the Knee
What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of your bones wears down over time. So the answer is YES, osteoarthritis of the knee is...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 22, 2021 | Elbow & Wrist, Foot, General, Hip, Knee, Shoulder
Did you know that hip fractures, for example, are higher in milk consuming countries? That may come as a surprise given that dairy products are an excellent source of calcium. So how is it that Asians, with a lower calcium intake, are less prone to osteoporosis?...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Mar 12, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Carpal Tunnel, General, Health, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeons are known to perform multiple surgeries a day. Among 12 frequently performed procedures, arthroscopy of the knee has been reported to be one of the most common procedures. Spinal fusion or re-fusion has also been noted as a high demand surgery. We...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Feb 25, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Exercise Benefits, Healthy Food
The number of knee replacements and hip replacements are performed each year are on the rise. We need to mention, however, that some of these surgeries are actually preventable. The health of muscle strength, joint flexibility and bone density is directly influenced...
