by OrthoSurgeon Support | May 25, 2023 | orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon, 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 | Feb 28, 2023 | obesity and inflammation, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon, osteoarthritis
Obesity is often associated with abnormal cardio respiratory function, metabolic function and haemostasis, which may predispose a patient to complications during or post-surgery. Obesity is often associated with abnormal cardiorespiratory function, metabolic function...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Sep 26, 2022 | Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon
One of the major causes of preventable disease has been recognised as cigarette smoking. It is widely known that smoking is linked to heart and respiratory diseases, as well as to several cancers. Many people are however not aware that smoking has a serious negative...
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 | Aug 31, 2021 | Exercise, Exercise Benefits, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon
– As we grow older, we tend to become less active. This is often a slow process that leaves us overweight and out of shape before we know it. How can we stop this process? The first step toward a more active, healthy lifestyle is exercise. Physical activity and...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 23, 2021 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, knee replacement surgery, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon
New treatments are being studied and developed for arthritis, meaning that, although there may not be a cure yet, the methods are improving the provision of long-term relief. Robotic-assisted surgery, one of these new methods, uses computer-aided technology to...
