Using AI to create learning content with medical students
'At the University of Cape Town (UCT), research conducted by the Digital Open Textbooks for Development (DOT4D) team in the Centre for...
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Prof Michael Held
Orthopedic Surgeon & Knee Specialist
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
Antibiotics Unveiled: Tailoring Treatments for Bone & Joint Infections in Cape Town.
Dr Arakkal who was the fellow in our lower limb fellowship programme collaborated with our infectious disease specialists,...
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Nov 27, 20231 min read
Coding guidelines for soft tissue knee procedures based on a national Delphi consensus study
This study was published in the South African Orthopaedic Journal in November 2023 and aimed to establish coding guidelines for commonly...
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Nov 27, 20232 min read
Right Down to Bone - Orthopaedic Training in Cape Town
In my recent inaugural lecture, I shared insights into an evolution in orthopaedic education that I've had the privilege to be involved...
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Jul 30, 20233 min read
Stiffness after total knee replacement - how to avoid it and treat it!
Approach to a Patient with Stiffness After Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Stiffness following total knee replacement can pose significant...
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Jul 8, 20233 min read
Would you let a robot operate your knee?
Robotic knee surgery is currently known as robot-assisted knee surgery or computer-assisted knee surgery. It is a relatively new...
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Jul 6, 20232 min read
Pain in the front of your knee: 'Anterior Knee Pain'
Anterior knee pain refers to pain or discomfort experienced at the front of the knee, typically around or behind the kneecap (patella)....
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Jun 25, 20235 min read
General Postoperative Guidelines for Patients
Day after surgery Please ensure you take your pain medication as per the script provided. As regional or local anaesthesia done during...
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Jun 25, 20236 min read
Knee arthroplasty - rehabilitation protocol
Please see below a proposed physiotherapy protocol. Please contact me with any adjustments you suggest. Preoperative appointment with...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
MPFL reconstruction - rehabilitation protocol
For a detailed outline, please download. Phase 1: Immediate Postoperative Phase (Weeks 0-2) Goals: Protect the surgical site and promote...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Meniscus repair - rehabilitation protocol
This is our physiotherapy protocol after meniscus repair based on ISAKOS, AAOS, and ESSKA Guidelines Phase 1: Initial Postoperative Phase...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Pre-operative physiotherapy for patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery
Preparing patients for arthroscopic knee surgery is a crucial aspect of their overall treatment journey. As a physiotherapist, your role...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Knee Anatomy - in simple terms
For us surgeons, it is the ultimate goal to reconstruct and protect your anatomy! The knee is a remarkable joint that allows us to bend,...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Return to sport assessment - Is self-assessment possible?
While we highly recommended to have a physiotherapist or healthcare provider assess an your ability to return to sport after a knee...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Take your body where your mind rests: Psychological readiness to return to sport.
Psychological readiness to return to sport (RTS) refers to the mental and emotional state of an athlete or individual following an injury...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
Return to sport after knee injuries - the science and art
Creating a comprehensive return-to-sport (RTS) program after a knee injury must include various factors such as the injury, graft or...
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Jun 25, 20232 min read
ACL reconstruction - protocol for rehabilitation with evidence behind it
Please see below the rehabilitation programme we have created based on the recommendations from ISAKOS (International Society of...
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Jun 24, 20232 min read
When surgery needed for acute patella dislocations?
Treatment for a patient with acute patella dislocation involves both conservative management and, in some cases, surgical intervention....
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Jun 24, 20232 min read
What is the difference between degenerative and acute meniscus tears?
The main difference between a degenerative and acute meniscus tear lies in their underlying causes, timing of onset, and associated...
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Jun 24, 20232 min read
Should we operate degenerative meniscus tears?
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the European Society...
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