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A CAPE TOWN-BASED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Dr. Rainhard van Zyl is an AOA fellowship trained and recognised surgeon specialising in orthopaedic trauma and adult hip and knee surgery.

About

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON –
SPECIALIST HIP & KNEE SURGEON
RAINHARD VAN ZYL
MBChB (Pret) MMed (Orth) FC Orth (SA)

Dr Rainhard van Zyl is an orthopeadic surgeon based in Cape Town who specialises in the latest surgical techniques for hip and knee replacement. These groundbreaking treatment options include computer and robotic assisted knee replacement as well as minimally invasive hip replacement.

In addition to more than 10 years’ practical experience, Dr van Zyl undertook fellowship training in Arthroplasty and Trauma Surgery with leading Australian orthopaedic specialists. This training has provided him with an extensive knowledge base as well as the necessary specialist skills to successfully address a variety of conditions using the latest technology.

Rainhard has won multiple academic awards covering a range of orthopaedic topics. He strives to continually develop and refine his knowledge regarding hip and knee disorders.

His patient-centric practice approach ensures that every individual patient is supported in achieving his/her optimal health outcomes.

Rainhard understands that a patient’s choice of surgeon is pivotal to his/her long-term wellbeing and, as such, he is committed to helping his patients make informed decisions about their health.

“Striving to get you back on your feet”

HIP

KNEE

TRAUMA

Dr Van Zyl’s area of focus

The key to Dr van Zyl’s practice is having a patient centered focus, and tailoring treatments to suit the individual.  He has a wide variety of open and arthroscopic surgical skills and is able to individualise treatment to match every patient’s unique problems.  He has experience in multiple different types of joint replacement, from 3D printing, robotic surgery, 3D computer navigation, to using both anterior and posterior approaches to the hip.  Feel free to discuss any of these options with him at the time of your consultation.

Communication is central to Rainhard’s practice and he endeavours to ensure that patients are actively engaged in the decision-making process at all stages of their treatment journey.  He prides himself on being open and honest with patients and will do his utmost to ensure that they are engaged and that their expectations are met.

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