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ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

HEALTHCARE  |  INNOVATION  |  EXPERIENCE

BASED IN SOUTH AFRICA

My approach as an orthopaedic surgeon

Innovative surgical expertise with a focus on healthcare

Orthopaedic Services

Orthopaedic surgeon based in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Musculoskeletal Trauma

I specialise in comprehensive care for musculoskeletal injuries, emphasising effective pain management. Whether through rest, medication, splinting, or surgery, we address your unique needs, prioritise pain relief, and hasten your recovery.

Limb reconstruction and lengthening

In this super specialised field of Orthopaedics, technology meets surgeon to rebuild and lengthen limbs and limb segments with one aim: to restore function in some and most difficult problems in Orthopaedics. As an expert in limb lengthening and reconstruction, I make use of the Ilizarov Method, circular fixation, advanced digital panning, lengthening nails specialised osteotomies, 3D printing spesialised prostheses and dedicated care pathways to rebuild lives one limb at a time.

Foot & Ankle Surgery

I excel in addressing a wide spectrum of conditions, including trauma, degeneration (arthritis), deformity, and their respective treatments. Whether it is a reconstruction or a complex ankle correction to alleviate pain and facilitate shoewear, I have the tools and techniques to keep you walking.

Research & Innovation

As a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon deeply immersed in research and innovation, I meticulously measure my actions, enabling ongoing improvement. I simultaneously set ambitious objectives, harnessing state-of-the-art technologies to shape the ever-evolving masterpiece of patient care, embodying the spirit of innovation.

Beyond the practice

Surgical education, experienced board member, teaching & keynote

Stepping into the world of orthopaedic surgical education, I’ve discovered the joy of teaching, the privilege of being a keynote speaker at events and is an experienced board chair member in the healthcare industry. It’s a journey where sharing knowledge, guiding future surgeons, and inspiring innovation is not just a duty but a passion.

We frequently welcome colleagues from around the world, fostering idea exchange, nurturing relationships, and ultimately, expanding our collective mission to enhance patient care.

Charity work

My team and I, in Stellenbosch South Africa, are committed to enhancing patients’ lives, irrespective of their backgrounds or socio-economic status. In collaboration with our partners, our goal is to consistently deliver exceptional care to a broad spectrum of patients.

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Affiliations

Institute of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology

Mediclinic Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch Academy of Sport

Stellenbosch University

South African Orthopaedic Association

South African Lengthening and Limb Reconstruction Society

South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society

British Limb Reconstruction Society

The C4LLective

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Dr. Franz Birkholtz

Orthopaedic Surgeon
South Africa
T: +27 (0)21 861 6420
E: dr.fbirkholtz@ior.health