by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jul 24, 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic health, Post Surgery Pain Management
Post-surgical pain control plays a vital role in facilitating a smooth recovery process and minimising the risk of complications. Effective pain management is a collaborative effort between you and your healthcare provider. Here are some key points to consider for...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Apr 25, 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon, joint replacement, knee replacement surgery, orthopaedic care, Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement, Robotic Assisted Surgery
Introduction to Computer-Assisted Surgery (CAS) Since the first ground breaking imageless CAS knee replacement in 1997, computer-assisted surgery has transformed how knee and hip replacements are performed. Unlike traditional methods that often require CT scans or...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | May 25, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic health, Post-surgical pain control
Post-surgical pain control plays a vital role in facilitating a smooth recovery process and minimising the risk of complications. Effective pain management is a collaborative effort between you and your healthcare provider. Here are some key points to consider:...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jan 26, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, DVT After Surgery, Flying after Surgery, orthopaedic care, Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Amongst other reason to fly after surgery, medical tourism is a growing trend with orthopaedic surgery recorded amongst the popular specialist areas for which patients leverage medical tourism. Many people travel from around the globe to be seen by a medical...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Jul 29, 2022 | Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis, DVT After Surgery, Exercise, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic surgeon
To reduce the risk of DVT and take steps for the prevention and treatment of potential blood clots (DVT), it is important to be aware of a few treatment approaches, which you should discuss with your doctor. In the days and weeks after surgery, you have a higher...
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...
