The UKA. A textbook on partial knee replacement.
Dr Oosthuizen's reference book on partial knee replacement — how it's done, who it's for and how well it lasts. Written for surgeons in training, but also useful for patients who want to understand the operation in more depth.
For surgeons and patients
The book documents Dr Oosthuizen's protocol for unicompartmental knee replacement, from patient selection and the KOGS grading framework through to surgical technique, implant choice and long-term follow-up.
- Patient selection & the KOGS framework
- Surgical technique for medial & lateral UKA
- Implant selection — design rationale & outcomes
- Revision pathways & long-term follow-up
For enquiries about obtaining the text or discussing its content, please contact the rooms.
Orthopaedic emergencies outside consulting hours
If you experience an orthopaedic emergency outside of consulting hours, please report immediately to the Casualty Department at either Johannesburg Surgical Hospital (JSH) or Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital for assessment and treatment. The casualty doctors will provide the necessary emergency care and arrange specialist orthopaedic referral if required.