Dr Riaan Joubert

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Services includes :

• Hip arthroplasty:
  • Hip arthroplasty: When the hip becomes injured as a result of a fracture, trauma or degenerative diseases such as arthritis, the patient will find it difficult to walk and engage in everyday activities. Hip arthroplasty or hip replacement surgery is necessary to restore mobility and relieve pain as a result of degenerative conditions or injuries. Dr Riaan Joubert favours conservative treatment over surgery and for this reason, he first suggests physical exercises such as running or jogging. Still, for long-term relief, hip arthroplasty is the best option as it lasts for up to twenty years. During hip arthroplasty surgery, Dr Joubert removes damaged bone and cartilage and substitutes it with a prosthetic made from plastic, ceramic or metal components. After Dr Joubert removes the damaged portion of the acetabulum, he fits the prosthesis into the socket. Once the femur is prepped, the orthopaedic surgeon inserts the prosthesis in the bone and connects both prostheses to create a new and improved ball and socket joint. Function tests are carried out to test the mobility of the joint, and once this is complete, the orthopaedic surgeon seals the incisions.
• Knee arthroplasty:
  Knee arthroplasty is also referred to as knee replacement surgery. Knee arthroplasty restores the knee joint and improves mobility. Dr Joubert being passionate about conservative treatment, first recommends less invasive treatment to resolve pain as a result of trauma or injury. But if the patient suffers from severe pain and reduced mobility as a result of arthritis, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the doctor will recommend knee arthroplasty. During knee arthroplasty, the orthopaedic surgeon extracts damaged bone and cartilage from the patient's knee joint and substitute it with a prosthesis made from plastic, ceramic or metal parts. Before Dr Joubert fits the prosthetic components, he preps the shinbone and thighbone. After the orthopaedic surgeon fuses the prosthetics to thighbone and shinbone, he secures the prosthetic kneecap in place.
• Joint infiltrations:
  Joint infiltrations are steroid injections that serve as a non-invasive medical treatment to restore mobility and alleviate joint pain as a result of joint degeneration due to ageing or as a result of an injury or arthritis. Dr Joubert recommends joint infiltrations as it's a non-surgical approach that assists in recovery while the patient attends physical therapy sessions. Patients who suffer from conditions such as gout or arthritis benefit from these injections. Suplasyn is a sodium hyaluronate fluid that comprises the joint infiltration and relieves pain and restores mobility due to osteoarthritis. Dr Joubert injects the solution into the joint and advises the patient to track his or her levels of pain.
• Trauma injuries:
  Bone fractures or damage to one's soft tissues, tendons, or ligaments arises from trauma. At first, the doctor suggests physiotherapy and applies braces to resolve minimal trauma injuries. To treat severe trauma injuries, Dr Joubert performs arthroplasty surgery, bone grafting and tissue reconstructive surgery. Surgery depends on the severity of the patient's injury. The doctor always prioritises conservative treatment over complex surgery to resolve minor trauma injuries. Surgery is only necessary if conventional treatment fails to work or if the damage is severe.
• Limb deformity correction:
  The extent of the abnormality needs to be adequately assessed before the orthopaedic surgeon can perform corrective surgery. For minor irregularities, the doctor prescribes orthotics and suggests shoe modifications. Congenital limb deformities, bow legs, knock knees, bone tumours and infection as well as neurofibromas requires corrective surgery. Before the doctor performs corrective surgery, he discusses the most suitable procedure with his patients as well as what to expect after surgery. For one limb that’s shorter than the other, Dr Joubert surgically reduces the length of the longer leg for the other, shorter leg to grow as long. However, before the orthopaedic surgeon performs surgery, he assesses the deformity and discusses treatment options with his patients.
• Paediatric orthopaedics:
  Children are susceptible to orthopaedic injuries such as bone fractures. Dr Riaan Joubert however, specialises in the management of these injuries. Children are either vulnerable to injuries or have congenital disabilities that include limb defects, bow legs and club foot. Trauma arises from sports injuries as children are likely to fracture bones during soccer or other contact sports. For minor defects such as pigeon toes or knock knees, Dr Joubert suggests conservative treatment options instead of surgery. Flat feet occur when the arches of one's feet fail to develop. Usually, flat feet don’t cause any severe problems, but once it becomes painful, the orthopaedic surgeon will recommend surgery, commonly referred to as a foot lift.
• Arthroscopic surgery:
  Arthroscopic surgery is minimally invasive and involves small incisions as opposed to a large incision made during open surgery. The orthopaedic surgeon uses an instrument called an “arthroscope” to see inside the patient’s joint. Dr Joubert performs arthroscopic surgery to remove bone fragments or to repair torn ligaments or cartilage. Also, as an alternative to x-rays or other imaging tests, the orthopaedic surgeon performs arthroscopic surgery to diagnose joint conditions. Arthroscopy is used to resolve knee inflammation as a result of baker's cyst as well as to repair a torn meniscus. Generally, arthroscopic surgery involves a faster recovery and is less painful as compared to open surgery.
• Hand and foot surgery:
  Dr Joubert first explores non-surgical treatment options before he advises on hand and foot surgery. The orthopaedic surgeon performs hand and foot surgery to treat arthritis, nerve compression disorders and deformities. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs as soon as the median nerve becomes constricted, and because of this, the patient notices signs of numbness and a tingling sensation on one side of his or her hand. The orthopaedic surgeon performs surgery to correct nerve compression syndromes that include carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and Morton's neuroma. Hand and foot trauma as a result of injuries or dog bites requires corrective hand and foot surgery. Dr Joubert first discusses treatment options with his patients before he performs surgery.