by OrthoSurgeon 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 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 | Oct 9, 2020 | Exercise Benefits, Health, Physical Activity
Many people are educated with the vast variety of benefits that exercise brings for one’s overall health, such as the prevention of obesity, reducing risk of stroke and heart disease, increasing energy levels, and helping with memory and overall brain health –...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Dec 2, 2019 | General, Health, Healthy Food
Summertime Recipes for Healthy Bones With summer fast approaching and increasingly warm temperatures, we might start to turn to foods that aren’t the healthiest…milkshakes, ice-cream, sugary drinks – anything to help us cool down! Now of course it’s okay to enjoy...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Sep 19, 2019 | Health, General, Healthy Food
Is veganism a sustainable diet for healthy bone growth? Veganism is incredibly popular in Australia and the United Kingdom, and as of recent its popularity has burst out into South Africa. Interest in veganism in South Africa is at an all-time high according to Google...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Aug 13, 2019 | Health, General, Healthy Food
Simple Smoothie Recipes for Stronger Bones We’re about halfway through winter, and before we know it we will soon be approaching spring and looking forward to warmer days – and so soup season will end, and smoothie season will begin! Interested in learning how...
