CapeOrtho

Services

HIP

Primary and revision replacements
Posterior approach
Direct anterior approach (DAA)
Minimally invasive hip surgery
Hip preservation + periacetabular surgery
Hip arthroscopy
Periprosthetic fractures
Joint infection treatment

KNEE

Primary and revision knee replacements
Total knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Ligament repair/reconstruction
Patella stabilisation
Periprosthetic fractures
Joint infection treatment
Knee osteotomy

ROBOTIC SURGERY

Computer and robotic assisted replacements of hip and knee joints

3D PRINTING

3D Printed models of complex cases for pre-operative planning

TRAUMA + SPORTS INJURIES

Paediatric musculoskeletal fractures
Adult fractures + polytrauma
Fragility osteoporotic fractures
Ligament and sport related injuries
Open fracture treatment
Conservative treatment with splinting

ALL NEW AT CAPE GATE MEDICLINIC – Mako SmartRobotics

This new piece of equipment provides 3Dimensional CT-scan based planning, AccuStop haptic technology and data analytics for knee and hip replacements. The CT scan creates a 3D image of the patient’s anatomy and this information isused to develop a surgical plan for the best option for your patient. “The Mako Total Knee application ‘cut less’ refers to less soft tissue damage and greater bone preservation as compared to manual surgery.” – Stryker.com

The Mako Total Knee’s functional positioningÔ enhances your total knee experience as the 3D-based planning accurately plans Triathlon in the coronal transverse and sagittal planes. 

World wide data for the Mako:

– More than 615 000 procedures done

– 280+ published, peer reviewed studies

– 16 years robotic-arm assisted surgery 

– 800 000+ patient records

Dr Charilaou is an accredited and approved user for Mako. He uses this technology in private as well as the state sector.