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Unstable patellae
Kneecap instability and recurrent dislocation.
MPFL reconstructionStellenbosch — Knee surgery & research since 1980
Forty-six years. One joint.
Dr Spike (Pieter) Erasmus · MB ChB · MMed (Orth) · FCS (Orth) (SA)
Dr Erasmus has stepped down from daily clinical practice. He maintains a special interest in unstable patellae, patellofemoral problems, and failed and complicated knee replacements.
MPFLInternationally known
for reconstruction
for reconstruction
Top 1003 papers among the most-
cited on the MPFL
cited on the MPFL
46 yearsIn knee surgery & research
29Peer-reviewed journal articles
165Presentations, 73 international
22Countries lectured in
Special interest
Where his experience counts.
Still available to consult and advise selected patients, in collaboration with Drs Morkel and van der Walt at Winelands Orthopaedic Hospital and Prof Held at UCT.
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Patellofemoral problems
The joint between kneecap and thigh bone — his field of worldwide recognition.
Biomechanics, pathology, repair03
Complex knee replacements
Advice on failed, revision and complicated knee replacements.
Advice & consultation
About Dr Erasmus
A career in the patellofemoral joint.
Dr Erasmus spent 46 years in knee surgery and research and is one of South Africa’s leading knee specialists. He is known internationally for his work on the patellofemoral joint, and in particular on reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL).
- Editorial boards of AJSM, VJSM and EFORT
- 29 peer-reviewed articles, 15 further publications
- Founder member and twice president of SAKS
- Involved with the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport
“There is no greater knowledge than the knowledge that you have verified for yourself in your own experience.”
Gary John BishopTestimonials
All testimonials →In their own words.
Dr William PostChairman International Patello Femoral Study group (IPSG)Spike. you are such a special part of our group. I love your presentations, filled with the wisdom of experience and humility, yet overflowing with excellence. I always learn from you. So glad you were there. God willing, I sure hope to see you in Big Sky.
Mariandre RouxPatientWhat an absolute gem of a doctor. If it was not for Dr Erasmus, his dedicated team and excellent staff in the greatest hospital I’ve ever been in I would have been in a wheelchair by now. No other doctor in South Africa wanted to help me and operate on my totally degenerate knee and fix the extra problem of a birth defect.
Jill ScharPatient3 weeks ago I had a complete knee replacement. Thanks to Dr Spike who is a brilliant specialist with an incredible team from the theatre to his rooms.
Contact
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For advice and consultation on selected patients with patellofemoral problems, or with revision and complicated knee replacements.
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