
At the core of our surgical practice is the commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients with knee conditions. With our expertise and our passion for innovation, we strive to offer the most advanced treatment options tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
My approach is always patient-centered, ensuring that every decision and surgical intervention is guided by a dedication to improving knee function but also overall well-being. Whether you are a physiotherapist, GP, or fellow surgeon, I value your trust and partnership in delivering the highest standard of care—both for patients today and in training our future generations. Thank you for visiting and learning more about our work.
- Professor Michael Held
Your Best Outcome, Every Step of the Way
Your Best Outcome, Every Step of the Way
Research and Leadership
Head of Knee Unit
Groote Schuur Hospital
Full Professor
University of Cape Town
President
South African Knee Society (SAKS)
Director
Orthopaedic Research Unit, University of Cape Town
Section Editor
South African Orthopaedic Journal
Editorial Board Member
South African Orthopaedic Journal
Co-Director
Lower Limb Fellowship (SAOA-accredited)
Full Professor
University of Cape Town
2022
ABC Fellowship
USA and Canada
2018
PhD
University of Cape Town
2016
MMed (Cum Laude)
University of Cape Town
2013
MD (Cum Laude)
Universtiy of Munich (LMU), Germany
2008
Executive MBA
University of Cape Town
2022
Research Unit Director
University of Cape Town
2022
Knee Fellowship
Groot Schuur Hospital
2015
Specialist in Orthopaedics
Germany
2013
Medical Certificate
University of Heidelberg, Germany
2006
Clinical Focus
About
At the core of our surgical practice is the commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients with knee conditions. With our expertise and our passion for innovation, we strive to offer the most advanced treatment options tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
My approach is always patient-centered, ensuring that every decision and surgical intervention is guided by a dedication to improving knee function but also overall well-being. Whether you are a physiotherapist, GP, or fellow surgeon, I value your trust and partnership in delivering the highest standard of care—both for patients today and in training our future generations. Thank you for visiting and learning more about our work.
- Professor Michael Held

Full Professor
University of Cape Town
2022
Executive MBA
University of Cape Town
2022
ABC Fellowship
USA and Canada
2018
Research Unit Director
University of Cape Town
2022
PhD
University of Cape Town
2016
Knee Fellowship
Groot Schuur Hospital
2015
MMed (Cum Laude)
University of Cape Town
2013
Specialist in Orthopaedics
Germany
2013
MD (Cum Laude)
Universtiy of Munich (LMU), Germany
2008
Medical Certificate
University of Heidelberg, Germany
2006
Clinical Focus
Research and Leadership
Head of Knee Unit
Groote Schuur Hospital
Full Professor
University of Cape Town
President
South African Knee Society (SAKS)
Director
Orthopaedic Research Unit, University of Cape Town
Section Editor
South African Orthopaedic Journal
Editorial Board Member
South African Orthopaedic Journal
Co-Director
Lower Limb Fellowship (SAOA-accredited)

