Where does Dr. Robert Dachs practice?

Dr. Robert Dachs practices at Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

What is the specialty of Dr. Robert Dachs?

Dr. Robert Dachs specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Robert Dachs?

Dr. Robert Dachs is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 10 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. Robert Dachs, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Cape Town, South Africa - Appointment

About Dr. Robert Dachs

Dr. Robert Dachs is an orthopedic surgeon with over 10 years of experience in this profession.
The doctor's services include specialization in management of shoulder and elbow instability and treatment of fragility (osteoporosis induced) fractures of the upper limb.
His areas of expertise include the treatment of rotator cuff tears, shoulder and elbow dislocations, and upper-extremity sports injuries. In his rooms, he uses ultrasound to aid in the identification of soft tissue injuries.
Dr. Robert Dachs completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Cape Town, and after receiving his FCS (Orth) SA and MMed (Orth) SA in 2012, he worked as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in upper limb surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital before completing an 18-month fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery under Professor Basil Vrettos and Professor Steve Roche's mentorship.
Dr. Robert Dachs gained valuable experience in all parts of shoulder and elbow surgery during his fellowship, including arthroscopic (keyhole) and joint replacement surgery.
In 2014, he was awarded an International Scholarship by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) to pursue more training in shoulder and elbow surgery in the United States. He worked with Dr. Shawn O'Driscoll at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Dr. Peter Millett at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, during his scholarship.
In 2015, he received the South African Orthopaedic Association/Smith & Nephew Award, as well as the Isidore Kaplan Award from the South African Society for Hand Surgery.
He is a peer reviewer for the South African Orthopaedic Journal's shoulder and elbow research publications and continues to work as a consultant at the University of Cape Town Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in both clinical and research sectors.
His research papers have been published in prestigious international publications and he has presented his findings at both national and international conferences.
Dr. Robert Dachs is fluent in English.

Hospital

Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Special Interest

All aspects of shoulder surgery and elbow surgery Management of rotator cuff tears Shoulder and Elbow dislocation Treatment of upper limb sports injuries Treatment of shoulder and elbow arthritis Arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery

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Work Experience of Dr. Robert Dachs

Consultant, Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

Dr. Robert Dachs's

, 2014, MMed, University of Cape Town

, FC Orth (SA)

, MB ChB, University of Cape Town

South African Shoulder & Elbow Society (SASS) publication award (The modified Latarjet procedure in female patients: clinical outcomes and complications - Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery) - 2019 SASES Publication Award (Unrepaired rotator cuff tears following acromioplasty - South African Orthopedic Journal) - 2019 SASES Publication Award (Outcomes after ulnar nerve in situ release during total elbow arthroplasty - Journal of Hand Surgery, American) - 2018 SASS Publication Award (Total Elbow Arthroplasty: outcomes after triceps-detaching and triceps-sparing approaches - Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery) - 2018 SASES Publication Award (Arthrofibrosis after Total Elbow Arthroplasty: a case report - Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery) - 2018 SASES Publication Award (Angular stable fixation of displaced distal- third clavicle fractures with superior precontoured locking plates - Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery) - 2018 SASES Publication Award (Total elbow arthroplasty in bleeding disorders: an additional series of 8 cases - Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery) - 2018 SASES Publication Award (Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex proximal humerus fractures in the elderly: how to improve outcomes and avoid complications - South African Orthopedic Journal) - 2018 Cambridge Elbow Approaches and Trauma Masterclass Cambridge, United Kingdom - 2017 South African Society for Surgery of the Hand (SASSH) Isidore Kaplan Literary Award - 2016 South African Orthopedic Association (SAOA) - Smith & Nephew Literary Award - 2015 SASES Best paper award (Comparison of Coracoid and Glenoid Size between Males and Females: a Computer Tomographic Analysis with Reference to Impact on Latarjet Procedure Outcomes) - 2015 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) International Scholarship = 2014 University of Cape Town (UCT) Department of Surgery Research Prize (Comparison of Coracoid and Glenoid Size between Males and Females: a Computer Tomographic Analysis with Reference to Impact on Latarjet Procedure Outcomes) - 2014 UCT - Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Best Registrar Research Award - 2013 UCT Department of Surgery Research Prize (Total Elbow Arthroplasty: outcomes after triceps-detaching and triceps- sparing approaches) - 2013 UCT Department of Surgery Research Prize (Assessing Musculoskeletal Training in South Africa) - 2012. Professional and Society Membership • AAOS International Scholarship Alumnus • South African Orthopaedic Association • South African Shoulder and Elbow Society • South African Society for Surgery of the Hand • Fellow of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons