Hip and Knee Surgeons in Cape Town
How to Choose a Physiotherapist Practical tips to finding a physio that will help you meet your goals. In one of our recent articles, Candice Sumner, an experienced sports physiotherapist from local practice Candice Sumner Physiotherapy, outlined the importance of
The Importance of Physiotherapy After Joint Surgery Why doing your exercises is so important. The “unknown” road to recovery is an unavoidable aspect of joint surgery. How long will it take? Will it be painful? Will you be able to
The Vital Role of Nurses An advocate, educator and carer all rolled into one. One thing that makes Cape Hip and Knee unique is that we offer a comprehensive service from a team of health professionals. A vital part of
Three Sporting Greats Who Needed Joint Surgery It is a common misconception that joint surgery is reserved for only the elderly and infirm. For many years total replacement surgery, in particular, was primarily done on patients over 65 years but
Who Can Undergo Joint Replacement Surgery? Joint pain is a lot more common than some might think, and the unfortunate fact is that it tends to become more common and get worse with age. In one American national study1, a
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
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