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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)

Professor Held is a distinguished leader in orthopaedics, recognised for his contributions to knee surgery, research, and education in South Africa.

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

IMG_5967.jpg

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

Professor Held is a distinguished leader in orthopaedics, recognised for his contributions to knee surgery, research, and education in South Africa.

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)

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