Browsing Orthopaedic Surgery by Title
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Ageing with Cerebral Palsy after being treated with Orthopaedic Interval Surgery Approach during childhood
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University., 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No abstract available. -
Anatomy of the clavicle and its medullary canal - a computer tomography study
(Stellenbosch Univeristy, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background With recent literature indicating certain clavicle shaft fracture types are best treated surgically; there is renewed interest in the anatomy of the clavicle. lntramedullary fixation of ... -
Antibiogram profiles and efficacy of antibiotic regimens of bacterial isolates from chronic osteomyelitis of the appendicular skeleton: A developing-world perspective
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2021-06-30)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Chronic osteomyelitis is notoriously difficult to eradicate, and high treatment failure rates have been reported in the literature.[1,2] Although no evidence-based treatment guidelines exist ... -
Antifragile orthopaedic surgeons : a reflection on the training experience
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: I’m a newly qualified orthopaedic surgeon. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. This essay is a reflection on the things I learnt doing it. I could say that I ‘burnt out’ during my surgical training. ... -
An audit of circular external fixation usage in a tertiary hospital in South Africa
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2018)Background: Circular external fixation is a well-known treatment modality in reconstructive orthopaedic surgery and is frequently used for deformity correction, limb lengthening, limb salvage, and complex diaphyseal and ... -
Burden and profile of spinal pathology at a major tertiary hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019)Background: Spinal pathology in the Western Cape is managed at three tertiary level hospitals, including Tygerberg Hospital. The Tygerberg Hospital Orthopaedic Spinal Unit is responsible for the management of spinal pathology ... -
Calcific myonecrosis following snakebite
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2017)Calcific myonecrosis is a rare condition and is believed to be a late sequela of untreated compartment syndrome. Patients usually present with a progressively enlarging mass, years after the initial injury, that can be ... -
Cerebral palsy care in South Africa : a paradigm shift
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The word ‘paradigm’, derived from the Greek paradeigma, refers to a ‘framework’ or ‘a very clear and typical example of something’.¹ A paradigm shift thus signifies a change in the demand for certain ... -
Cervical spine injury outcome - A review of 101 cases treated in a tertiary referral unit
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2007)Cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating event for the patient and family. It has a huge impact on society because of the intensive resources required to manage the patient in both the acute and rehabilitation ... -
Chevron osteotomy of the first metatarsal for hallux valgus
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1989)A retrospective study of 50 chevron osteotomies evaluated subjective and objective functional and cosmetic results, which were in keeping with other reported studies - i.e. satisfactory subjective cosmesis in 98%; excellent ... -
Circular external fixation in the management of tibial plateau fractures in patients over the age of 55 years
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2018)Introduction: Tibial plateau fractures in the elderly pose significant treatment challenges because of coexisting medical problems, pre-existing degenerative joint disease and osteoporosis. While several studies have ... -
Circular frames of the humerus : salvage surgery case series
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019-11)INTRODUCTION: High energy fractures like gunshot-related injuries or high velocity road traffic accidents are often complex to treat and have been associated with a higher non-union rate, especially when there is extensive ... -
Closed traction reduction of cervical spine facet dislocations : compelled by law
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2019)Background. Following a 2015 ruling, the South African (SA) Constitutional Court obligates closed reduction of cervical facet dislocations sustained through low-energy injury mechanisms, within 4 hours of injury. Closed ... -
Common mistakes when writing the conclusion of a research manuscript
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The last couple of years have seen a tremendous change in mindset towards research in South Africa. This was in part due to new Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) requirements to register ... -
The confinement of athletes by COVID-19 : effects on training, wellbeing and the challenges when returning to competition
(Spanish Association of Sport Science, 2020)The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global health emergency of unprecedented magnitude. Most governments around the world have enforced isolation strategies in an effort to curb the spread of the virus and, in ... -
Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia : treatment with free vascularised fibular grafts
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1993)Congenital pseudarthrosis is uncommon. We report on a series of 4 patients treated by means of free vascularised fibular grafts. Complications encountered were graft fracture, delayed union and angulation deformities. ... -
Costotransversectomy in thoracic spinal tuberculosis
(Champagne Media, 2016)BACKGROUND: The escalating global pandemic of tuberculosis infections results in 8 million new cases diagnosed each year. The thoracic and thoracolumbar spine is the most prevalent area involved in musculoskeletal tuberculosis. ... -
COVID-19 pandemic… what about the obesity and inactivity "pandemics"?
(Medpharm Publications, 2020)With South Africa and the rest of the globe in lockdown for COVID-19, every citizen is finally grasping the meaning and extent of the word “pandemic”. Yet, there are other “silent pandemics” that receive insufficient media ... -
Current concepts in the management of open tibia fractures
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2019-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Open tibia fractures are associated with an increased risk of infection, delayed union, non-union and wound complications. Management is aimed at mitigating the risk of infection while optimising the ... -
Daily activities, participation, satisfaction, and functional mobility of adults with cerebral palsy more than 25 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy: a long-term follow-up during adulthood
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-12)Purpose: To determine changes in level of accomplishment and satisfaction in daily activities and social participation, and functional mobility in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) more than 25 years after selective dorsal ...
