Dr Pieter Jordaan Erasmus
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
MB ChB · MMed(Orth) Cum Laude · FCS(Orth)(SA)
knee@orthoclinic.co.za
kneeclinicstellenbosch.co.za
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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About
A career dedicated to advancing the science and surgery of the knee. Pioneer in MPFL reconstruction, biomechanical research and patellofemoral arthroplasty innovation — 55 peer-reviewed publications, 69 international presentations across 25 countries and 6 continents, and 97 local presentations.
Professional Focus
Specialized expertise in patellofemoral disorders, ACL and collateral ligament reconstruction, and arthroplasty innovation. Active researcher and educator in orthopedic biomechanics and surgical technique.
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Credentials & Qualifications
Primary Degree
MB ChB
Specialty Qualification
MMed(Orth) Cum Laude
Fellowship
FCS(Orth)(SA)
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Recognized expert in knee ligament reconstruction and patellofemoral arthroplasty with international standing in orthopedic innovation and education.
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Key Achievements
Scientific Output
55 peer-reviewed publications spanning 1995–2026, with focus on knee ligament surgery, patellofemoral pathology, and surgical innovation.
International Presentations
69 presentations across 25 countries and 6 continents, establishing thought leadership in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Local Contributions
97 presentations at South African orthopaedic and sports medicine meetings, advancing local surgical education and standards.
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International Presentations
69 presentations across 25 countries and 6 continents
Europe
Portugal · Spain · Mallorca · France · Belgium · Holland · Germany · Austria · Italy · Poland · Norway · Denmark · Finland
Middle East & Asia
Turkey · Iran · Thailand · Philippines · China · Japan
North America
Canada · USA
South America
Brazil · Argentina
Australasia & Pacific
Australia · New Zealand
Local Presentations
97 presentations at local South African orthopaedic and sports medicine meetings.
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Scientific Publications 1995–2026 · 52 total
Part 1 of 4 · 2026–2018
2026
Obligatory Patellar Dislocation: How to Recognize It and Why Standard Surgery Often Fails
ESSKA Times — April 2026 · Erasmus PJ (Spike), Vieira da Silva M
2023
Coding guidelines for soft tissue knee procedures based on a national Delphi consensus study
South African Orthopaedic Journal (SAOJ) · Held M, North D, Hardcastle P, Erasmus PJ, Dunn R
2022
MPFL Reconstruction With a Double-Loop Gracilis: The Concept of "Favourable Anisometry"
Video Journal of Sports Medicine (VJSM) · Deroche E, Roberts C, Erasmus PJ
2021
ACL Reconstruction with a Full-Thickness Quadriceps Tendon and Bone Block
Video Journal of Sports Medicine (VJSM) · Deroche E, Roberts C, Erasmus PJ
2020
Arthroplasty Design of the Patellofemoral Joint
Book Chapter · Erasmus PJ, Cho KJ
2019
Sagittal shapes of current fixed-bearing unicompartmental knee replacements differ from those of normal knees
The Knee · Cho KJ, Erasmus PJ, Müller JH
2019
Variability, agreement and reliability of MRI knee landmarks
Journal of Biomechanics · van der Merwe J, van den Heever DJ, Erasmus PJ
2018
Estimating regions of interest on the distal femur ★ Editor's Choice — Oct 2018
Medical Engineering & Physics · van der Merwe J, van den Heever DJ, Erasmus PJ
2017
Patellofemoral arthroplasty changes the trochlear groove angle
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology · Wiesner FJ, Erasmus PJ, Cho KJ, Muller JH
2016
The effect of axial rotation of the anterior resection plane in patellofemoral arthroplasty
The Knee · Cho KJ, Erasmus PJ, Muller JH
2015
MPFL reconstruction: 16 year follow up
Conference Proceedings · Erasmus PJ
2015
Trochlea Groove Alignment Measurement Method for Surgical Application
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology · Cho KJ, Muller JH, Erasmus PJ
2014
Application of an artificial neural network and morphing techniques in the redesign of dysplastic trochlea
Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics · Cho KJ, Muller JH, Erasmus PJ, Scheffer C
Scientific Publications continued
Part 2 of 4 · 2013–2010
2013
MPFL Reconstruction: Principles and Complications
Book Chapter · Erasmus PJ, Thaunat M
2013
Application of an artificial neural network for the quantitative classification of trochlear dysplasia
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology · Cho KJ, Muller JH, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ
2012
Comparison of commercial patellofemoral arthroplasty systems on the basis of patella kinematics, peri-patellar soft tissue tension and prosthesis design
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology · Muller JH, Erasmus PJ, Scheffer C
2012
Development and testing of patient-specific knee replacements
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2012
Reconstruction of the Medial Patellofemoral Ligament: Complications After MPFL Reconstruction
Book Chapter · Erasmus PJ, Thaunat M
2012
Patella tracking with peripatellar soft tissue stabilizers as a function of dynamic subject-specific knee flexion
Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology · Muller JH, Scheffer C, Elvin AA, Dillon E, Erasmus PJ
2012
In vitro measurement of tibiofemoral kinematics after patient-specific unicompartmental knee replacement
Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2011
Contact Stresses in a Custom Rapid Manufactured UKR Compared with Commercially Available UKRs
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery · Erasmus PJ, van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C
2011
Classification of gender and race in the distal femur using self organising maps
The Knee · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2011
Mathematical Reconstruction of Human Femoral Condyles
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2011
MPFL Reconstruction: Principles and Complications
Conference Paper · Erasmus PJ, Thaunat M
2011
Method for selection of femoral component in total knee arthroplasty
Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences in Medicine · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2011
Anterior knee pain and patella instability — Chapter: Complications of MPFL Reconstructions
Springer (Ed. Vicente Sanchis Alfonso) · Erasmus PJ
2010
Contact stresses in a patient-specific unicompartmental knee replacement
Clinical Biomechanics · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2010
Anatomical Study of the Radius and Center of Curvature of the Distal Femoral Condyle
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering · Kosel J, Giouroudi I, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ
2010
Comparison of Two Commercial Patellofemoral Prostheses by means of Computational Modelling
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society · Muller JH, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Elvin AA
Scientific Publications continued
Part 3 of 4 · 2009–2007
2009
A Preliminary Study of Patellar Tendon Torques During Jumping
Journal of Applied Biomechanics · Elvin N, Elvin AA, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ
2009
Development of a Patient-Specific Femoral Component for Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society · van den Heever DJ, Scheffer C, Erasmus PJ, Dillon E
2009
Management of overtight medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy · Thaunat M, Erasmus PJ
2008
The medial patellofemoral ligament: Function, injury, and treatment
Die Orthopädie · Erasmus PJ
2008
Differential Forces Within the Proximal Patellar Tendon as an Explanation for the Characteristic Lesion of Patellar Tendinopathy
The American Journal of Sports Medicine · Dillon E, Erasmus PJ, Muller JH, de Villiers RVP
2008
A philosophy and technique for reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament
South African Orthopaedic Journal (SAOJ) · Erasmus PJ, Thaunat M
2008
Do patients prefer a unicompartmental to a total knee replacement?
South African Orthopaedic Journal (SAOJ) · Erasmus PJ, Pieterse L, Dillon E
2008
The favourable anisometry: An original concept for medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
The Knee · Thaunat M, Erasmus PJ
2007
Recurrent patellar dislocation after medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy · Thaunat M, Erasmus PJ
2007
Surgical Biomechanics of the Patellofemoral Joint
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery · Feller JA, Amis AA, Andrish J, Erasmus PJ, Powers CM
2007
Goodness-of-fit determination of femoral knee prosthesis using computer segmentation
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society · van Schalkwyk EP, Scheffer C, Dillon E, Erasmus PJ
2007
Reconstruction du ligament patellofemoral médial dans les luxations récidivantes de rotule
Revue de Chirurgie Orthopédique · Thaunat M, Dillon E, Erasmus PJ
2006
Endocrine and Immune Effects of Dexamethasone in Unilateral Total Knee Replacement
Journal of International Medical Research · Smith C, Erasmus PJ, Myburgh KH
2006
Chondral fracture of the femoral trochlea
South African Medical Journal · de Villiers RVP, Erasmus PJ
Scientific Publications continued
Part 4 of 4 · 2005–1995
2005
MPFL Reconstruction
South African Orthopaedic Journal — Vol. 4 No. 3 · Erasmus PJ
2005
Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty: Principles, Techniques and Experience
South African Orthopaedic Journal — Vol. 4 No. 3 · Erasmus PJ
2005
Patellar Tendinopathy
South African Orthopaedic Journal — Vol. 4 · Erasmus PJ
2005
Principles of Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
ISAKOS Newsletter — Vol. 9 No. 2 · Erasmus PJ
2004
Biomechanics of the Patellofemoral Joint
South African Orthopaedic Journal — Vol. 3 No. 4 · Erasmus PJ
2003
Treatment of patella instabilities
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (B) — Vol. 86-B, Suppl. 4 · Erasmus PJ
2002
Bone homeostasis after high tibial osteotomy
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (B) — Vol. 84-B, Suppl. 1 · Erasmus PJ
1998
Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament in recurrent dislocation of the patella
Arthroscopy — Suppl. 14–42 · Erasmus PJ
1995
Surgical Treatment of Chronic Patellar Tendonitis
South African Bone and Joint Surgery — Vol. 5 No. 2 · Erasmus PJ
Prizes & Awards
SAOA
Best Paper by a Registrar
South African Orthopaedic Association
SASMA
Gold Medal · Best Paper
South African Sports Medicine Association
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Location
Stellenbosch, South Africa
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