Dr Peter Kane Orthopaedic Surgeon Inc

27/09/2021

All of the components of the hip joint assist in the mobility. Damage to any part of the joint can have a massive effect on one’s mobility, range of motion and ability to bear any weight on the joint.

12/03/2020

Dr Peter Kane, an orthopaedic surgeon in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, offers state-of-the-art orthopaedic care. Dr Kane is one of the leading orthopaedic surgeons in arthroscopic surgery and joint replacements in Cape Town, with a special interest in shoulder and knee conditions.

It was a fascination with shoulder and knee surgery that led Dr Kane down this path, especially the arthroscopic work of keyhole surgery. Dr Kane aims to not only make the most accurate diagnosis in the most efficient manner possible, but to make each and every patient feel comfortable and cared for.

With care and patience, Dr Kane spends time with his patients, talks to them, delivers world-class orthopaedic service and ensures that, by the time the treatment cycle has ended, they feel that the service rendered is value for money.

04/11/2019

26/04/2019

Getting Used to a Splint or Cast
Casts and splints support and protect injured bones and soft tissue. When you break a bone, your doctor will put the pieces back together in the right position. Casts and splints hold the bones in place while they heal. They also reduce pain, swelling, and muscle spasm.
In some cases, splints and casts are applied following surgery.
Splints or "half-casts" provide less support than casts. However, splints can be adjusted to accommodate swelling from injuries easier than enclosed casts. Your doctor will decide which type of support is best for you.
It is very important to keep the swelling down. This will lessen pain and help your injury heal. To help reduce swelling:
• Elevate. It is very important to elevate your injured arm or leg for the first 24 to 72 hours. Prop your injured arm or leg up above your heart by putting it on pillows or some other support. You will have to recline if the splint or cast is on your leg. Elevation allows clear fluid and blood to drain "downhill" to your heart.
• Exercise. Move your uninjured, but swollen fingers or toes gently and often. Moving them often will prevent stiffness.
• Ice. Apply ice to the splint or cast. Place the ice in a dry plastic bag or ice pack and loosely wrap it around the splint or cast at the level of the injury. Ice that is packed in a rigid container and touches the cast at only one point will not be effective.
Speak to us for advice on how best to take care of your cast in the healing of your bones -> https://www.shoulderkneedoc.co.za/

24/04/2019

Don’t have time to make an appointment? Follow this link. https://www.shoulderkneedoc.co.za/contact/

23/04/2019

Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually. Patients who suffer from this is in terrible pain.

19/04/2019

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside a joint.

The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, "arthro" (joint) and "skopein" (to look). The term literally means "to look within the joint." During shoulder arthroscopy, we insert a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your shoulder joint. The camera displays pictures on a television screen, and we use these images to guide miniature surgical instruments.

Because the arthroscope and surgical instruments are thin, we can use very small incisions (cuts), rather than the larger incision needed for standard, open surgery. This results in less pain for patients, and shortens the time it takes to recover and return to favourite activities.

Shoulder arthroscopy has been performed since the 1970s. It has made diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from surgery easier and faster than was once thought possible. Improvements to shoulder arthroscopy occur every year as new instruments and techniques are developed.

For a detailed list of procedure and conditions we are able to address please consult our website -> https://www.shoulderkneedoc.co.za/conditions-procedures/

17/04/2019

Appointment Preparation

In making an appointment there are a number of items to consider. Furthermore, should you already have related documents, x-rays or scans, these would be valuable to bring with you.

Please consult our checklist in preparation of your booking -> https://www.shoulderkneedoc.co.za/patient-portal/

14/04/2019

In our hands, you can be assured of the three Cs:
Competent:
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced medical practitioners. We’re constantly seeking for new, better ways of executing tasks, and continually assess the quality of care given at the practice. That way, we are always improving the service delivered to patients.
Comprehensive:
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced medical practitioners. We’re constantly seeking for new, better ways of executing tasks, and continually assess the quality of care given at the practice. That way, we are always improving the service delivered to patients.
Caring
Courtesy, respect and compassion rule the day – and form the foundation of every patient interaction. We are constantly doing our utmost to provide every patient with the best medical experience

10/04/2019

I am an orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town with special interest in shoulders and knees as well as shoulder and knee arthroscopic camera work and joint replacements. As such, the bulk treatments provided at his practice being for shoulders.

08/04/2019

Business Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 3:30 pm

03/04/2019

Use our website to make contact https://www.shoulderkneedoc.co.za/contact/

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29/03/2019

All of the components of the hip joint assist in the mobility. Damage to any part of the joint can have a massive effect on one’s mobility, range of motion and ability to bear any weight on the joint.

Contact us to discuss any hip problems you may have

27/03/2019

Sports injuries result from acute trauma or repetitive stress associated with athletic activities. Sports injuries can affect bones or soft tissue (ligaments, muscles, tendons).
Professional dancers are increasingly recognized as performing athletes, and many of the treatments and preventive measures utilized in sports medicine are now applied to dance-related injuries.
It is also important to remember that many types of injuries that affect athletes may also occur in workers in certain occupations; for example, many people in the building trades develop tennis elbow or golfer's elbow. The principles of sports medicine can be applied in the treatment of most common musculoskeletal injuries.
Do you suffer from such injuries? For expert advice, contact us to make a booking

20/03/2019

Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
Runners, jumpers, and other athletes such as skiers, cyclists, and soccer players put heavy stress on their knees. Runner's knee is a term used to refer to a number of medical conditions that cause pain around the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain).
The knee is a complex structure and is very sensitive. A number of factors can contribute to runner's knee, including: Malalignment of the kneecap Complete or partial dislocation Injury Tightness, imbalance, or weakness of thigh muscles Flat feet
Patellofemoral pain may be the result of irritation of the soft tissues around the front of the knee. Strained tendons are fairly common in athletes. Other contributing factors to patellofemoral pain include overuse, muscle imbalance and inadequate stretching. Pain that begins in another part of the body, such as the back or hip, may cause pain in the knee (referred pain). In some people with runner's knee, the kneecap is out of alignment. If so, vigorous activities can cause excessive stress and wear on the cartilage of the kneecap. This can lead to softening and breakdown of the cartilage on the patella (chondromalacia patella) and cause pain in the underlying bone and irritation of the joint lining.

19/03/2019

Exercise and Bone Health
Most people are familiar with many of the benefits of exercise, such as reducing the risk for heart disease and stroke, and preventing obesity. Perhaps not as well understood is the importance of regular physical activity in building and maintaining healthy bones.
With aging, bones can become very weak and fragile — a condition called osteoporosis. It often occurs in women after menopause, and in men in older age. This bone-thinning disease puts people at a greater risk for broken bones, which can seriously limit mobility and independence.
Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are younger, and it is essential for maintaining bone strength when we are older. Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles — by making them stronger. Because bone is a living tissue, it changes in response to the forces placed upon it. When you exercise regularly, your bone adapts by building more cells and becoming denser.
Another benefit of exercise is that it improves balance and coordination. This becomes especially important as we get older because it helps to prevent falls and the broken bones that may result.
There are many different types of exercises and all of them offer health benefits.
The two types of exercise that are most effective for building strong bones are weight bearing exercise and strength-training exercise.
Weight bearing describes any activity you do on your feet that works your bones and muscles against gravity. When your feet and legs carry your body weight, more stress is placed on your bones, making your bones work harder.
The most common strength training methods include using weight machines, working with free weights, or doing exercises that use your own body weight (push-ups, for example).

15/03/2019

Whether you are rehabilitating your knee form after surgery or after an injury, progression of exercises should be slow and pain free unless otherwise noted. If you are struggling. Get help.