JS Kirsten Incorporated
Address: Room 333, Louis Leipoldt Medical Centre
City of Bellville

Phone number:
0219493767
Categories: Orthopaedic Surgery,

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Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon. Website: shoulderandelbow.co.za Dr Kirsten qualified as a medical doctor through the University of Pretoria in 1987 and as an orthopaedic surgeon through the University of Stellenbosch in 1998. Since 1999 he provides a private orthopaedic service at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt, Bellville, South Africa. He works mainly on upper limb problems and has established the arthroscopic shoulder surgery system at this hospital shortly after he started his practice. His special interests are: Injuries of the upper limb including sports and work related injuries Degenerative (wear and tear) conditions and arthritis of the upper limb Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow and wrist Reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and wrist Arthroplasty (prosthetic replacement) of the shoulder and elbow Nerve and tendon conditions of the upper limb For continued professional development in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery he focuses on: Meetings and workshops on local and international level Work with colleagues through case studies and shared operations Literature Study Personal communication with internationally acclaimed surgeons Pain in any part of the upper limb can impair quality of life, sleep and function for activities of daily living, sports and work. Non operative treatment is employed where appropriate before surgery is considered. Internationally tested (outcome based) approaches and techniques are followed by Dr Kirsten.