There are some concerns that our patients want to address and we are only too happy to answer where we... read more

Osteoarthritis sometimes called "wear-and-tear arthritis" is a common condition that many people develop as they age. It can occur in... read more

Dr Callie Ackermann is a highly respected orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town, South Africa, he firmly believes that alongside his... read more

"Thank you Dr Ackermann for my knee replacement. I have experience 2 total knee replacements. One without the robot in... read more

In some cases, non-surgical treatments are the more appropriate solution. Lifestyle Modifications Minimise activities that aggravate the condition, i.e. Climbing. Switch to low... read more

Looking back to October 2017, the date when we started working back in South Africa, it's been four years that... read more

After surgery, make sure you also do the following: Participate in regular light exercise programs to maintain proper strength and mobility... read more

At one time or another, all children have episodes of limping. Usually, the limp is caused by a minor injury... read more

In patients with hip dysplasia, the acetabulum is shallow, meaning that the ball, or femoral head, cannot firmly fit into... read more

Open hip dislocation refers to a surgical procedure in which the ball-and-socket hip joint is surgically dislocated so that the... read more