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Recognising the Signs: When to Seek Help for Knee and Hip Pain

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Oct 25, 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Hip, Knee, Knee and Hip Pain, Orthopaedic health

Experiencing knee or hip pain can be common, especially for those leading active lifestyles or who spend long hours on their feet. While some discomfort can resolve with rest and time, certain warning signs indicate it might be time to consult a doctor. Here are 10...

Innovations in Pain Management for Orthopaedic Patients

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...

Post-surgical pain management – Do’s and Don’ts

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:...

Obesity and Surgical Outcome

by OrthoSurgeon Support | Feb 28, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, obesity and inflammation, Orthopaedic health, 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...

Actions which could impede Surgical Outcomes

by Dr. Peter Smith | Sep 26, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Orthopaedic health

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...

Prevention of Sports Injuries

by OrthoSurgeon Team | Jun 29, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Exercise Benefits, injury treatment, Orthopaedic health, 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...
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