'Perthes disease is a rare childhood condition that affects the hip. It occurs when the blood supply to the rounded... read more

Hip and knee pain can be debilitating, causing discomfort and limiting daily activities. Ongoing pain can be a sign of... read more

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

Interview with Dr Ackermann on RSG Robot-tegnologie word nou al meer ingespan in knievervangings.... 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

It’s not all work and no play... Being a recipient of a double hip replacement myself, I appreciate how much my... read more

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

The main symptom of Trochanteric Bursitis is pain at the point of the hip. The pain usually extends to the... read more

Dear Dr. Ackermann, After my visit to you, I heard from the South African sales team very positive feedback about... read more

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