We are proud to announce that our orthopaedic practice at the Institute of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, Stellenbosch, will soon be offering a groundbreaking limb-saving treatment for patients with severe diabetic ulcers: Transverse Bone Transport.

This innovative approach uses the Truelok Elevate system from Orthofix to stimulate natural healing in patients suffering from devastating, limb-threatening foot and leg ulcers—often when conventional treatment options have failed.

What is Transverse Bone Transport?
The process involves carefully moving a segment of healthy bone across the area of poor circulation. This stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and improves local blood supply, creating the conditions needed for chronic wounds to heal.

Key Benefits

• Offers hope for patients at risk of amputation
• Promotes healing of long-standing diabetic ulcers
• Harnesses the body’s own biology to improve blood flow
• Can preserve mobility, independence, and quality of life

With the Truelok Elevate system, this procedure is performed with precision, safety, and proven effectiveness. Our team is excited to bring this cutting-edge treatment to South Africa, offering new hope to patients facing the risk of losing a limb.

Reach out to us today to discuss this life changing surgery with the team.