What to expect from a Total Knee Replacement
An artificial knee joint, made from metal, ceramic and plastic, is designed to move and function like your natural knee.
Hip replacement surgery – the facts
If non-operative measures haven’t worked, a hip replacement can be a good option to improve your pain, mobility and quality of life.
That joint pain could be bursitis
Are you struggling with a painful joint? One of many possibilities is that you may be suffering from bursitis. Occupations that involve repetitive movements put you at a higher risk for developing this uncomfortable condition. We take a closer look at the symptoms and what you can do about them plus other conditions that are related to working in an office.
Disc regenerative therapy for lower back pain
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most prevalent causes of lower back pain. In short, this condition presents with pain and a general weakness or numbness in the area, which stems from a degenerated spinal disc – and although it may be related to the ageing process, it can affect anyone at any stage of life. We speak to a spinal expert on treatment options.
Exercising after orthopaedic surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons can repair broken bones and replace worn-out joints, but it’s up to us to walk the road to recovery. Here’s how exercise after orthopaedic surgery can help.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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A bruised knee does require treatment
A bruised knee will usually heal itself – but it can take a frustratingly long time. Here’s advice from a Mediclinic orthopaedic surgeon.
When to worry about knee pain
Zandi Nkosi suffered a throbbing pain in her right knee for months but tried to shrug it off. This is why she should have worried about her knee pain.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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The facts on carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming increasingly common in today’s digital age. A Mediclinic orthopaedic surgeon explains the causes and treatment of this condition.
Physiotherapist undergoes career-saving arthroscopic surgery
When an old wrist injury came back to haunt physiotherapist Elané de Beer eight years after the fact, she was unable to perform the hands-on, strenuous physical therapy her job entailed. Dr Adriaan Smit, Orthopod at Mediclinic Durbanville, prescribed arthroscopic ligament repair.
Back to basics: the spinal column [infographic]
The spinal column is comprised of 33 individual bones that work together to support your body and protect the otherwise vulnerable spinal cord from injury. We go back to basics in this spinal column infographic.
How to reduce chronic back pain
Dr Willem Strydom, an orthopaedic spine surgeon at Mediclinic Cape Gate, discusses the common occurrence of myofascial or chronic back pain and offers some simple self-help solutions.
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