Cape Town Knee Unit

01/11/2025

11/02/2025

This past weekend, Dr. Ockie van Zyl of the Cape Town Knee Unit led an advanced surgical workshop in collaboration with Biotek, showcasing cutting-edge techniques in knee ligament and meniscus reconstruction.

With a focus on precision, innovation, and optimal patient outcomes, the workshop brought together orthopedic professionals dedicated to refining their surgical expertise. Dr. van Zyl’s commitment to advancing knee surgery techniques ensures that patients continue to receive world-class orthopedic care.

30/01/2025

Robotic-assisted surgery for total/partial knee replacements represents a new era in knee procedures, enhancing precision, reducing variability, and improving recovery times. Dr. van Zyl’s expertise in integrating advanced technology with clinical skill ensures optimal outcomes for every patient.

This innovative approach means greater accuracy, faster recovery, and confidence in your journey to pain-free movement.

*The joint surfaces can be prepared with millimeter precision.

*The navigation system helps the surgeon to align the implants accurately.

30/01/2025

ACP INJECTIONS: Injecting autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) is a new method of treatment for joint problems caused by degeneration. It has long been known that the growth factors in human blood can positively influence various healing processes. ACP therapy is based on this knowledge. Concentrated growth factors in the blood can stimulate healing and regeneration processes in your damaged joint cartilage. Initial clinical results show significant improvements in terms of pain relief and mobility.

ACP therapy is recommended for painful mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Inflammation of tendons can also be considerably alleviated.

22/01/2025

Dr. Ockie van Zyl, a leading orthopedic surgeon and knee specialist at the Cape Town Knee Unit, recently facilitated an exclusive workshop with Anstem BEST LAB and BIOTEK, showcasing advanced meniscus suturing techniques.

As a renowned figure in the field of orthopedic surgery, Dr. van Zyl is not only dedicated to providing top-tier care to his patients but also passionate about advancing the knowledge of fellow medical professionals. This workshop served as a hands-on opportunity for surgeons to refine their skills and learn from one of the best in the business, ensuring that cutting-edge techniques are accessible and applied in clinical settings.

The ability to repair the meniscus with precision can make all the difference in the long-term recovery of knee patients, and Dr. van Zyl’s expertise is at the forefront of this innovative approach.

22/01/2025

Dr van Zyl specialises in arthroscopic procedures, meniscus reconstruction, meniscus transplantation, ligament reconstructions, chondral procedures, minimally invasive total and partial knee replacements, New Robotic Assisted total and partial knee replacements, all inside PCL & ACL reconstruction.

Dr van Zyl was the first surgeon in South Africa to perform actifit surgery for meniscal repairs. Dr van Zyl is a member of SAKS, SAOA, PCL Study Group, ISAKOS, ESSKA and ICRS