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Dr. Werner van der Merwe

MBChB | MMED (ORT)(UFS) | FCS (ORT)

Dr Werner van der Merwe is a well-known Orthopaedic Surgeon from Bloemfontein. His established private practice is based at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. He specialises in hip and knee surgery and has a keen interest in robotic surgery.

Each patient is treated with empathy and compassion, and nothing gives him greater job satisfaction than celebrating with a patient their orthopaedic recovery.

He has published several successful, accredited, and peer-reviewed articles, amongst others, in the South African Journal of Orthopaedics and the Journal of Arthroplasty. He regularly delivers podium presentations, locally and abroad, on topics ranging from sports medicine to joint arthroplasty.

Dr van der Merwe is committed and most passionate about providing his patients with personalized and professional service to obtain their optimal level of function.

Services

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Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi replacement.

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Hip Fracture
  • Septic Arthritis
  • Disorder that cause unusual bone growth (bone dysplasias)

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Knee Replacement

Knee replacement also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability.
When is a hip replacement needed:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Haemophilia
  • Gout
  • Disorder that cause unusual bone growth
  • Knee injury
  • Knee deformity with pain and loss of cartilage

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Robotic Knee Replacements

A robotic knee replacement is similar to a traditional knee replacement. The difference is that it's done with assistance from a robotic arm or handheld robotic device. Mako SmartRobotics™ uses 3D CT-based planning software. This assists Dr van der Merwe to know more about your anatomy to create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan.

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Sports Medicine

Arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee and hip. Sports medicine deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi replacement.
When is a hip replacement needed:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Hip Fracture
  • Septic Arthritis
  • Disorder that cause unusual bone growth (bone dysplasias)

Knee replacement also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability.
When is a hip replacement needed:

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Haemophilia
  • Gout
  • Disorder that cause unusual bone growth
  • Knee injury
  • Knee deformity with pain and loss of cartilage

A robotic knee replacement is similar to a traditional knee replacement. The difference is that it's done with assistance from a robotic arm or handheld robotic device. Mako SmartRobotics™ uses 3D CT-based planning software. This assists Dr van der Merwe to know more about your anatomy to create a personalized joint replacement surgical plan.

Arthroscopic reconstruction of the knee and hip. Sports medicine deals with physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise.

Contact Details

Suite 102

Mediclinic Bloemfontein
Cnr Kellner Street & Parfitt Avenue
Bloemfontein, 9301

Consulting times:

Monday to Friday: 08h00 - 17h00

Admitting Hospital:

Mediclinic Bloemfontein

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