by OrthoSurgeon Support | Nov 21, 2023 | Arthritis, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, knee replacement surgery, Orthopaedic surgeon, Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
Mastering Orthopaedic Excellence Dr. Peter Smith, an orthopaedic expert at Mediclinic Milnerton, is at the forefront of innovation, offering a comprehensive range of professional orthopaedic treatments. Specialising in total knee replacement, total hip...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Nov 1, 2023 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, knee replacement surgery, Orthopaedic surgeon
Knee replacement surgery is a significant medical intervention, often considered a last resort. While it’s understandable to have concerns about surgery, delaying a necessary knee replacement can bring about a host of complications that can affect your overall...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Sep 22, 2023 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, knee injury, Orthopaedic surgeon, Patellar Instability in Children
Growing Pains in the Knees Knee troubles are not uncommon in children, particularly those engaged in active sports. One specific concern that warrants attention is known as “patellar instability.” The Intricacies of Patellar Instability Our knees are truly...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Nov 29, 2022 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip Arthroscopy, Hip replacement, Orthopaedic surgeon, Physical Activity
Many surgeons may tell you not to resume a running program after a total hip replacement. It has however been revealed that you can, but this is dependent on the bone quality and the prosthetic materials used to replace the worn hip joint. So, what happens when you...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Exercise Benefits, injury treatment, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon, Physical Activity, Sports Injury
When playing sports or exercise it is possible to sustain injuries. Commonly injuries occur either as accidents or due to poor training practices such as not warming up or using improper gear. When applying forces greater than a body part can structurally endure at...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 27, 2022 | Achilles Tendon Rupture, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot, Orthopaedic surgeon, Sports Injury
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It connects your calf muscles to your heel bone and is used when you walk, run, and jump. So therefore, an Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people...
