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 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...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jan 28, 2021 | Sports Injury, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, injury treatment, joint replacement, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon
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...
