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Specialised field of Orthopaedics rebuilding and lengthening limbs

Deformity Correction

Limb deformities can manifest for a variety of reasons, including improperly healed fractures (mal-union), congenital conditions, or developmental issues like growth disturbances. Correcting these deformities requires meticulous planning and precise measurement to realign limb segments and joints effectively.

I utilise cutting-edge digital planning software in conjunction with thorough clinical examinations to craft a comprehensive plan for analysing and reconstructing limb deformities. Many deformities manifest in three dimensions, making 3D printed models an integral part of my standard of care for complex scenarios.

Correction often involves the use of specialized techniques such as gradual hexapod fixator-based corrections and fixator-assisted internal fixation methods. In growing skeletons, guided growth strategies are pivotal tools that harness a child’s natural growth potential to restore alignment.

My commitment is to provide you with the highest level of expertise and care for limb deformities. 

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to explore how my specialised techniques can make a significant difference in your journey toward restored alignment and enhanced well-being. Your path to improved limb function begins here.

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Dr. Franz Birkholtz

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