Knee arthritis and knee pain
Pain on one side of the knee, stiffness in the morning, or a knee that gives way. Where the wear is limited to one compartment, a partial knee replacement is often possible.
Partial vs full knee replacementJohannesburg · Gauteng
Orthopaedic surgeon in Johannesburg.
Dr CR Oosthuizen is an orthopaedic surgeon with more than 35 years in private practice in Johannesburg, treating knee, hip and back problems — with a particular focus on partial knee replacement. He consults at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital and Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital.
What Dr Oosthuizen treats
Knee replacement surgery
Both partial and total knee replacement, planned around your leg alignment, your ligaments and how you actually use your knee day to day.
See the step-by-step journeyHip pain and hip replacement
Groin pain, a limp, or difficulty putting on shoes and socks. Hip replacement is assessed on X-ray together with your function and pain levels.
About Dr OosthuizenBack and spine problems
Lower back pain, sciatica and nerve compression, assessed conservatively first and operated on only where it is clearly the right answer.
Ask about your backWhere he consults in Johannesburg
Two hospitals across the north and west of Johannesburg, so most patients in Gauteng have a session within easy reach.
Johannesburg Surgical Hospital
Bordeaux, Randburg, Johannesburg
Monday and Thursday consulting sessions, and most theatre lists.
Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
Wilgeheuwel, Roodepoort, West Rand
Tuesday consulting sessions, convenient for the West Rand and Krugersdorp.
Consulting sessions
- Mondays06:30 – 10:00Johannesburg Surgical Hospital
- Tuesdays06:30 – 10:00Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
- Thursdays06:30 – 12:00Johannesburg Surgical Hospital
Consultations are by appointment only. Phone 011 794 3371 or 011 794 3376.
Book your consultation
Request an appointment in Johannesburg.
Medical Alert · Emergency Care
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.