What is the specialty of Dr. Christoff Marais?

Dr. Christoff Marais specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Christoff Marais?

Dr. Christoff Marais is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 14 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Dr. Christoff Marais, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Cape Town, South Africa - Appointment

About Dr. Christoff Marais

Dr. Christoff Marais posseses +14 years of experience as an Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement surgeon with special focus on foot and ankle surgery.
He did his MBBS in 2005 from the University of Stellenbosch, and then did his MMed in 2016 from the University of Cape Town and also a fellowship from the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa. He also has a fellowship from the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre - Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital., UK.
Dr. Marais also has a diploma in primary emergency care from the College of Medicine, South Africa.
Dr. Marais is an expert at performing ankle replacement surgeries, Morton's neuroma surgery, Tarsometatarsal fusion, chilectomy of the big toe, calf-lengthening surgery, lateral ligament reconstruction of the ankle, ankle arthroscopy, Weil's osteotomies, Achilles tendon reconstruction and Hallux valgus correction surgeries.
He also treats ankle arthritis, hammer toes and claw toes, cavus feet, flat feet, forefoot pain, midfoot pain, ankle sprains and ankle instability.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Special Interest

Ankle replacement Ankle fusion Morton’s neuroma surgery Tarsometatarsal (midfoot) fusion Triple arthrodesis Cheilectomy of the big toe Calf-lengthening surgery Fusion of the big toe Lateral ligament reconstruction of the ankle Ankle arthroscopy Weil’s Osteotomies Achilles tendon reconstruction Hallux valgus correction Plantar fasciitis Ankle arthritis Flat feet Forefoot pain Ankle sprains Ankle instability

List Of Treatments

Foot and Ankle Deformity Correction

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