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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 impact activities like swimming or cycling. Loose excess weight to reduce stress on joints, resulting in less pain and increased function. Physical Therapy Specific exercises can help increase range of motion and flexibility,...
Dr Callie Ackermann is a highly respected orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town, South Africa, he firmly believes that alongside his professional abilities in surgery, that showing empathy and compassion towards his patients, is equally as important. Dr Ackermann understands that undergoing joint replacement surgery can be a daunting and often scary...
"Thank you Dr Ackermann for my knee replacement. I have experience 2 total knee replacements. One without the robot in 2020 and now 2 weeks ago with the robot. Wow, what a different experience. My first knee replacement was extremely painful. I experienced the physio afterwards as very painful as...
After surgery, make sure you also do the following: Participate in regular light exercise programs to maintain proper strength and mobility of your new knee. Take special precautions to avoid falls and injuries. If you break a bone in your leg, you may require more surgery. Make sure your dentist knows that you...
Just one of the reason I love helping my patients in their healing process. Here is a beautiful hand written letter from an 11-year-old girl Hailey, who wrote to me recently. I performed her hip surgery 3 years ago. She had PERHTES disease. Please contact my office if you are...
Osteoarthritis sometimes called "wear-and-tear arthritis" is a common condition that many people develop as they age. It can occur in any joint in the body, but most often develops in weight-bearing joints, such as the hip. Osteoarthritis of the hip causes pain and stiffness. It can make it hard to do...
At one time or another, all children have episodes of limping. Usually, the limp is caused by a minor injury and will get better by itself. Limping that lasts longer than a week and is not getting better on its own presents several challenges to parents and doctors: How does it...
It's wonderful reviews like this, that keep us inspired. Thank you Andre Jordaan "I'm 30 years old, had a total hip replacement!! I had perthes from 8 years old so couldn't do much. 6 weeks after the replacement I played my first round of...
Robot-tegnologie word al hoe 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 bygewoon, en met 'n ortopediese chirurg oor die jongste tegniek gesels. Listen...
