Where does Dr. Mark Maritz practice?

Dr. Mark Maritz practices at Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

What is the specialty of Dr. Mark Maritz?

Dr. Mark Maritz specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Mark Maritz?

Dr. Mark Maritz is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 15 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. Mark Maritz, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Cape Town, South Africa - Appointment

About Dr. Mark Maritz

Dr. Mark Maritz is an orthopedic surgeon with over 15 years of experience in this profession.
The doctor's services include hip, knee, foot and ankle surgery.
Dr. Mark Maritz has completed orthopaedic fellowships both locally and internationally, notably at London's famed Guys' and St. Thomas' Hospital.
He has worked as the head of the Department of Orthopaedics in a hospital in KwaZulu Natal and the head of the Foot and Ankle section at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Orthopaedics.
Hip and knee arthroplasty, sports injuries to the knee and ankle, and a wide spectrum of foot and ankle diseases are among his specialties. He is skilled in the latest minimally invasive foot and ankle surgical procedures. He has a lot of experience dealing with complicated lower limb injuries.
Dr. Mark holds membership of South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA), South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society (SAOTS), and General Medical Council (UK).
Dr. Mark Maritz is fluent in English.

Hospital

Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Special Interest

Hip and knee arthroplasty Sporting injuries to the knee and ankle Foot and ankle pathologies Minimally invasive surgery to the foot and ankle Managing complex lower limb injuries

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Work Experience of Dr. Mark Maritz

Consultant, Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

, Surgeon, Orthopaedic Specialist Foot and Ankle unit - Tygerberg Hospital

HOD, Addington Hospital, Durban. South Africa

, 2011, FCS Ortho, College of Medicine of South Africa – Orthopaedics (CMSA)

, 2006, DA (SA), Anaesthetics, College of Medicine of South Africa – Anaesthetics (CMSA)

MBBS, 2020, Stellenbosch University

Professional Memberships: South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society (SAOTS) South African Foot and Ankle Society (SAFAS) Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) General Medical Council UK (GMC)