Spine at Kloof

12/08/2025

🎉 We Have a Winner! 🎉

We are excited to announce the winner of our Scoliosis Awareness Month Competition!
Congratulations to Sonelle van Wyk🎊👏

You have won an Ergotherapy Ergonomic Chair – the perfect way to combine comfort and spinal health. 💙

A huge thank you to Ergotherapy for sponsoring this amazing prize, and to everyone who took part in our campaign to raise awareness about scoliosis. Your support helps us spread the message that scoliosis can be managed effectively with early detection and the right care.

Stay tuned for more awareness initiatives from Spine @ Kloof and our amazing partners! 💚

05/06/2025

Say Goodbye to Back Pain – Sit Smarter with Ergotherapy

Long hours in a regular office chair can strain your back—especially if you have scoliosis. That’s why the Ergotherapy range was developed by a physiotherapist: to support your spine naturally and transform the way you work.

The NetOne® ergonomic chair features a unique pivot lumbar support system and a contoured frame that mirrors the natural S-curve of your spine. It’s designed to reduce pain, improve posture, and boost your comfort and performance throughout the day.

With fully adjustable height, seat depth, armrests, and backrest, it adapts to your unique shape—promoting alignment and preventing slouching before it starts.

Support your spine. Elevate your workday. Choose Ergotherapy – work life, elevated

04/06/2025

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month!💚
Join us in promoting Scoliosis and stand a chance to win a Ergonomic Chair.
Read the post for more information.

06/11/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our research paper by Dr Jaytesh Pillay and Clinical Associate- Nicola van der Linden has been published in the South African Medical Journal! 📝

You can now view, download for free, and cite the article through this link:

https://southafricanmedical.org/journals/samj/ -samj-november-2024/31/

This article reports South Africa’s first case of spondylodiscitis caused by the rare pathogen Gemella morbillorum. This spinal infection, though uncommon, requires careful diagnosis and targeted antibiotic treatment. The study describes the successful recovery of a 55-year-old patient, emphasizing the need for timely, culture-specific therapy in managing infections from rare pathogens.

01/11/2024

A Patient’s Journey to Recovery

Update: Our patient has now completed rehab, is off the ventilator, and is finally on his way home!

Here's to strength, resilience, and the road ahead. 💪🙏

Mediclinic Kloof

25/10/2024

Happy Friday!

Let’s finish the week strong and head into the weekend feeling accomplished.💪🏻

16/10/2024

Today, the 16th of October, is ! 🌍🦴

Let’s raise awareness about the importance of spinal health. Take a moment to stretch, move, and support your spine – it’s key to living an active, pain-free life. Good posture and regular exercise can make all the difference.

~Spine at Kloof Team

26/09/2024

Orthopaedic and spinal surgeon Dr Jaytesh Pillay performed Mediclinic Kloof’s first minimally invasive spinal surgery in March this year. He discusses what’s involved and how such surgeries improve patient outcomes.

09/09/2024

Happy Monday ✨

04/09/2024

A Patient’s Journey to Recovery

On September 4, 2023, a 23-year-old male was involved in a severe head-on collision. Unfortunately, he was not wearing his seatbelt, resulting in life-changing injuries including paraplegia. He sustained a C7 burst fracture, oedema around the vertebral bodies of C2-C6, and spinal cord oedema from C2 to T1.

In response, we performed a complex anterior cervical fusion and decompression from C3 to T1, removed the damaged C7 vertebra, and replaced it with a mesh case. During his hospital stay, he faced challenges with wound issues and breathing problems, necessitating a tracheostomy. Due to the severity of his condition and funding issues, he spent an extended period in ICU.

Today, exactly one year later, on September 4, 2024, we are thrilled to share that he has been discharged to a rehabilitation center. The hospital gave him a heartfelt send-off, marking this important milestone in his recovery journey. 🌟

Here’s to strength, resilience, and the road ahead. 💪🙏

Mediclinic Kloof

29/08/2024

29/08/2024