A first in the Western Cape

ROSA Knee System

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, revision surgery, and joint preserving surgery. Dr Ackermann is pioneering in his field of expertise and his passion to deliver the best care possible to his patients by purchasing and implementing the ROSA Knee System. The first one in operation in the Western Cape and only the second in South Africa. A robotically- assisted systems that supports surgeons in performing Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) with features to assist with the bone resections, as well as assessing the state of the soft tissues to facilitate implant positioning intraoperatively.

“Designed by surgeons for surgeons as an accurate and efficient surgical assistant that also produces data, keeping you the specialist in the driver’s seat by letting you maintain your current technique, approach and philosophy so you can focus on achieving the optimal outcome for your patients”.

With ROSA Knee, surgeons are able to objectively measure soft tissue feedback and virtually conduct a knee replacement before performing any resections.

  • In the Planning screen, surgeons receive live feedback of soft tissues, femoral
    rotation and ligament tension.
  • Dynamic patient data throughout the range of motion.
  • Live cut values ensure resections remain on plane

A Global Survey – Faster, Safer, Less Painful.

“In a 2016 global survey assessing public perceptions about robotic-assisted surgery, 72% of respondents indicated robotic-assisted surgery was safer, faster and less painful or offered better results than minimally invasive conventional surgery”.


You benefit by having your surgery with Dr Ackermann.

With the implementation of this system and with the commitment to you the patient, you will definitely benefit by having Dr Ackermann as your selected specialist. Contact his office now for more details and to make your appointment.