The new science of hip and knee replacements
Orthopaedic surgery has come a long way. Hip or knee replacement operations are no longer a case of deep cuts, invasive surgery and long recovery times. Mediclinic Potchefstroom orthopaedic surgeon Dr Hannes Jonker talks us through the new technology in use today.
Simple steps to healthy feet
High heels, flat soles, pointy toes… Those new shoes look great on you, but are they also damaging your feet? A Mediclinic podiatrist separates the facts from the fiction.
Of life and limb
José de Barros Viana Orthotics and Prosthetics can be found at Mediclinic Cape Gate, where he helps patients such as double amputee ten-pin bowler Winston Balada (pictured above).
Ensuring bone health
Consistently looking after your bones from childhood to old age can help avoid complications. Here’s how to keep your bones healthy.
How to overcome disability
It’s any able-bodied person’s worst nightmare: losing a limb, receiving a prosthetic in its place, and being bound to a wheelchair. So what does it take to overcome a physical disability like that? Paralympic wheelchair tennis star Kgothatso Montjane shares her winning formula.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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 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 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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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 place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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How do total knee replacements work?
Dr Peter Smith, orthopaedic surgeon at Mediclinic Milnerton, explains how total knee replacements work.
When you need a new knee
You use 54 muscles every time you take a step. Find out what happens when you need a knee replacement.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Bone density tests and preventing osteoporosis
our experts explain what to expect when having a bone density test as well as lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk.
Osteoporosis – could it happen to me?
Osteoporosis is not confined to the elderly any more. Here, our experts answer your questions about this disease.
Getting a grip on carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome often presents in people who experience repetitive strain in their hands or wrists, as could be caused, for example, by working with vibrating machinery for long periods, sewing or even aggressive piano playing.
What is a nuclear medicine bone scan?
For a nuclear medicine scan you will be injected with a radioactive tracer of a low dose of radiation (similar to the dose used in an x-ray). This radio-labelled tracer, Tc99m MDP, then travels through your bloodstream to the bone where your bone building cells will absorb it. An image is then taken using a gamma camera, which will show your blood supply to the bone, and its bone cellular function.
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