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Is a knee replacement the answer?
If you suffer from knee pain that makes daily life a struggle, knee replacement surgery could be an option – and more accessible than you think. A Mediclinic orthopaedic surgeon
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Mediclinic Care Expert makes spinal surgery an integrated care product at a set fee
Spinal surgery is now available on Mediclinic Care Expert – an integrated service line specific package.
Key Outcomes associated with Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery
Dr Peter Smith, an Orthopaedic Surgeon operating from the Mediclinic Milnerton in Cape Town, Western Cape, shares the current benefits and expected outcomes of robotic knee replacement surgery using the Cori robotic system.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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3 spinal surgeries that will change your life [INFOGRAPHIC]
Sciatica, slipped disc, pinched nerve: we take a close look at three of the most common back issues people face, and the most effective surgical treatments that could get you back to optimal health.
The ins and outs of knee arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope (a viewing instrument) to look into the knee joint.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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How your body works: Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating and often chronic condition, but with the right treatment, it can be managed.
Help for your hands
It has never been simpler or more affordable to have life-changing hand surgery. Find expert help at your closest Mediclinic Day Clinic.
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Mediclinic’s Care Expert programme has taken hip replacement surgery to the next level. Here’s what you need to know about this life-changing procedure.
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