by OrthSurgeon Team | Jul 27, 2021 | Health, obesity and inflammation, osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of the Knee
How being Overweight Affects Osteoarthritis Studies worldwide do indicate that excess weight is related to early signs of Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip or the worsening of the condition and increase in risk of other health problems. The most common type of...
by OrthSurgeon Team | Jun 23, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, knee replacement surgery, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon
New treatments are being studied and developed for arthritis, meaning that, although there may not be a cure yet, the methods are improving the provision of long-term relief. Robotic-assisted surgery, one of these new methods, uses computer-aided technology to...
by OrthSurgeon 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 OrthSurgeon 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 OrthSurgeon 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...
