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...
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...
