An arthritic hip joint is surgically removed during hip arthroplasty surgery and replaced with an artificial joint, frequently comprised of metal and plastic parts.
Trauma surgery is a branch of surgery that specialises in diagnosing, treating, and managing injuries brought on by external forces, many of which are life-threatening.
Specialist orthopaedic surgeon Dr Willem Oosthuysen practises at Life St. George’s Hospital, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). Foot and ankle surgery is his primary speciality.
