When Is Joint Preservation the Best Treatment Option? One of the most common complaints in the medical world is of pain. Yet so many people continue to walk around experiencing some measure of it – and we know that experiencing
An Introduction to Robotic Surgery With the arrival of Dr Zaheer Moonda to the Cape Hip and Knee team and the knowledge that he has adopted robotic technology in Orthopaedics and is establishing a Robotic Arthroplasty unit in the practice,
Post-Op Helpful Tips for Home In our previous article, Preparing Your Home for After Surgery, we provided information on how to prepare and adapt your home environment for your home-coming after hip or knee surgery, to make it a suitable environment
Preparing Your Home for After Surgery There are many practical things you can do to prepare and adapt your home environment for your home-coming after your hip or knee surgery, making it a more suitable environment for you to heal
Infections in Total Joint Replacement Surgery It is possible by now that you have heard your doctor or nurses talk about avoiding infection when it comes to total joint replacement surgery. This is because infection is one of the most
Packing for the Hospital & Other Helpful Tips Sometimes a very practical task – like packing your bag for the hospital before surgery, can be very overwhelming, especially when you are in pain and have a well-meaning family member offering
What About Recovery After Arthroplasty? Hip and knee replacements are some of the most frequently performed and effective surgeries worldwide. However, there is a lot to consider when deciding to undergo surgery. The very prospect may even seem a little
The Ins & Outs of Hip Replacement Surgery It is not every day that you need to replace a part of your body. But then again, the ongoing joint pain that leads to joint replacement surgery should not be a
What is the difference between Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy? When it comes to your health, and in particular surgery of any kind, you are not alone in wanting a thorough understanding of the diagnosis, treatment options, possible outcomes and recovery. While