ROSA Knee System, first in the Western Cape
Dr Ackermann is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, working out of Netcare Blaauwberg Hospital on Cape Town's West Coast. As a hip and knee specialist, specialising in knee and hip replacements,...
A Refreshing New Look
Looking back to October 2017, the date when we started working back in South Africa, it's been four years that have flow past so quickly, and not without incident. We left South Africa in 1997, travelling and gaining vast amounts of knowledge and experience in the field Callie specialise in, including...
Low Risk Exercise
There are some concerns that our patients want to address and we are only too happy to answer where we can. The holidays are here and you have earned your place to have fun and "let your hair down" so to speak, but one must always take care while doing so....
Your Recovery Period
There are some concerns that our patients want to address and we are only too happy to answer where we can. FAQ: How long will I stay in hospital after my hip replacement or knee replacement Most patients will remain in hospital for anything from 1 to 3 days. This varies on...
Do the things you love most…
It’s not all work and no play... Being a recipient of a double hip replacement myself, I appreciate how much my lifestyle and the things I love doing have not been affected. "For me, seeing my patients returning to their normal activities post surgery, brings a smile to my face". If you...
Perthes Disease
'Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood supply to the rounded head of the femur (thighbone) is temporarily disrupted. Without an adequate blood supply, the bone cells die, a process called avascular necrosis. Although the term "disease" is still used, Perthes is...
Só werk robot-tegnologie in knievervangings
Interview with Dr Ackermann on RSG Robot-tegnologie word nou al meer ingespan in knievervangings. Hoe werk dit? Sny die robot of sny die ortopeed? Hoe kan dit akkurater wees? Is die uitkoms werklik beter? Is dit duurder vir die pasiënt? Mari Hudson het ’n operasie...
Message from ZB Edge Clinical & Robotic Business Developer EMEA
Dear Dr. Ackermann, After my visit to you, I heard from the South African sales team very positive feedback about the use of ROSA in your hospital. It’s a big pleasure to notice that you are taking up the technology very quickly in your practice. As being an expert in...
Unicompartmental (Partial) Knee Replacement
During knee replacement surgery, bone and cartilage damaged by osteoarthritis are resurfaced with metal and plastic components. In unicompartmental knee replacement (also called partial knee replacement) only a portion of the knee is resurfaced. This procedure is an alternative to
Advantages of Partial Knee Replacement
Advantages of Partial Knee Replacement. Multiple studies show that most patients who are appropriate candidates for unicompartmental knee replacement have good results with this procedure. The advantages of partial knee replacement over total knee replacement include: Quicker recovery Less pain after surgery Less blood loss Lower risk of infection and blood clots Also, because the bone, cartilage,...
