Dr P J Smith, Room 177, Milnerton Medi-Clinic, Milnerton (2025)

His practice is situated in the heart of this seaside town. Dr Peter Smith not only offers patients the full spectrum of professional orthopaedic treatments, but specialises in total knee replacement, total hip replacement, sports injuries and the latest arthroscopic surgery techniques and computer guided surgery. He gained extensive experience in the latest arthroplasty techniques during his stay of 6 years in Australia where he performed more than a hundred primary and revision hip and knee replacements cases in a year.

27/10/2025

Are you considering hip replacement surgery?
Learn how the anterior (front), posterior (back) and lateral (side) surgical approaches differ — and why the best choice depends on you and your surgeon’s expertise.
Read Dr Peter Smith’s new article: Hip Surgery Approach Preferences for Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Hip replacement surgery has transformed the quality of life for millions of people living with chronic hip pain, stiffness, or arthritis.

29/09/2025

Sports Injury Prevention: Protecting Your ACL and Other Key Structures
Your knees take the impact every time you run, jump, or change direction — and one of the most important structures keeping them stable is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
An ACL injury can put you out of action for months, but the good news is most are preventable with the right habits:
• Strengthen key muscles — build strong quads, hamstrings, glutes, and core for stability.
• Balance & control — add single-leg drills and stability exercises to train your body’s reflexes.
• Warm up properly — dynamic warm-ups boost blood flow and prep your joints.
Perfect your technique — land softly with knees bent and pointing forward, pivot with hips and knees flexed.
• Rest & recover — tired muscles = sloppy technique, which raises injury risk.
• Use the right gear — footwear and sport-specific support make a big difference.
Research shows that structured warm-up and prevention programmes can cut ACL injury risk in half — and protect other key knee structures too.
Take care of your knees today, and they’ll take care of you tomorrow.

Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend runner, protecting your knees is essential for staying active and avoiding long recovery times.

25/08/2025

Knee pain doesn’t have to hold you back
For many people, sore or stiff knees affect everyday life — from walking and climbing stairs to simply enjoying time with loved ones.
Dr Peter Smith explains the difference between knee arthroscopy (a minimally invasive repair) and total knee replacement (a long-term solution for severe arthritis) — and how to know which option may be right for you.
With advanced robotic-assisted surgery and a patient-first approach, Dr Smith helps each person find the best path back to mobility and quality of life.
Read more here: https://orthosurgeon.co.za/knee-arthroscopy-vs-total-knee-replacement/

For many people, knee pain becomes more than just an inconvenience — it affects mobility, independence, and quality of life.

25/07/2025

Age Is Just a Number – Especially in Orthopaedics!
Just because you're over 70 doesn't mean you have to live with pain, limited mobility, or fear of falling. At our practice, we believe the decision for surgery shouldn’t be based on age alone — but on how you live, move, and want to feel.
• Many older adults bounce back beautifully after orthopaedic surgery
• The right treatment can restore independence and reduce fall risk
• We look at your whole health picture — not just your birth year
Read Dr Peter Smith’s latest article on why orthopaedic surgery can still be the right step in your golden years

https://orthosurgeon.co.za/age-is-just-a-number/

Age Is Just a Number – Orthopaedics for the Elderly Jul 24, 2025 | orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic health, Orthopaedic surgeon | 0 comments When it comes to orthopaedic surgery, many people assume there’s a cut-off point — that past a certain age, surgery becomes too risky or no longer worthwhil...

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Milnerton
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