All Posts

'At the University of Cape Town (UCT), research conducted by the Digital Open Textbooks for Development (DOT4D) team in the Centre for...

Dr Arakkal who was the fellow in our lower limb fellowship programme collaborated with our infectious disease specialists,...

This study was published in the South African Orthopaedic Journal in November 2023 and aimed to establish coding guidelines for commonly...

In my recent inaugural lecture, I shared insights into an evolution in orthopaedic education that I've had the privilege to be involved...

Approach to a Patient with Stiffness After Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Stiffness following total knee replacement can pose significant...

Robotic knee surgery is currently known as robot-assisted knee surgery or computer-assisted knee surgery. It is a relatively new...

Anterior knee pain refers to pain or discomfort experienced at the front of the knee, typically around or behind the kneecap (patella)....

Day after surgery Please ensure you take your pain medication as per the script provided. As regional or local anaesthesia done during...

Please see below a proposed physiotherapy protocol. Please contact me with any adjustments you suggest. Preoperative appointment with...

For a detailed outline, please download. Phase 1: Immediate Postoperative Phase (Weeks 0-2) Goals: Protect the surgical site and promote...

This is our physiotherapy protocol after meniscus repair based on ISAKOS, AAOS, and ESSKA Guidelines Phase 1: Initial Postoperative Phase...

Preparing patients for arthroscopic knee surgery is a crucial aspect of their overall treatment journey. As a physiotherapist, your role...

For us surgeons, it is the ultimate goal to reconstruct and protect your anatomy! The knee is a remarkable joint that allows us to bend,...

While we highly recommended to have a physiotherapist or healthcare provider assess an your ability to return to sport after a knee...

Psychological readiness to return to sport (RTS) refers to the mental and emotional state of an athlete or individual following an injury...

Creating a comprehensive return-to-sport (RTS) program after a knee injury must include various factors such as the injury, graft or...

Please see below the rehabilitation programme we have created based on the recommendations from ISAKOS (International Society of...

Treatment for a patient with acute patella dislocation involves both conservative management and, in some cases, surgical intervention....

The main difference between a degenerative and acute meniscus tear lies in their underlying causes, timing of onset, and associated...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the European Society...