Medical Disclaimer

General information only

Everything published on this website is general health information. It is written to help you understand orthopaedic conditions and the treatments available. It is not medical advice about your body, your scan or your symptoms.

No doctor-patient relationship

Reading this website, submitting a form or sending a WhatsApp message does not create a doctor-patient relationship. That relationship begins when you are seen in the rooms.

Individual variation

Timelines, risks and results described here are typical, not promised. Your age, general health, the state of your joint and how you rehabilitate all change the outcome. No surgical result can be guaranteed.

Do not delay care

Never delay seeking medical attention because of something you read here. If you are worried about a symptom, be examined.

Emergencies

In an emergency, go to the nearest Casualty Department or call 10177. Do not use this website, email or WhatsApp for emergencies.

Content standards

Clinical content on this site is reviewed by Dr Tabane Moagi, MBChB (Natal), FCS (Ortho) SA. It reflects accepted orthopaedic practice at the time of review and may change as evidence changes.

HPCSA rules

This website is published in line with the ethical rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa on advertising and canvassing. It does not claim superiority over other practitioners, does not offer inducements, and publishes patient accounts only with written consent.