Vol. 25 No. 1 (2026)

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The full journal is available at https://pub.medpharm.co.za/saoj-vol-251-2026/

Published: 2026-03-25

Editorial

Embracing diversity and inclusion in orthopaedic surgery in South Africa: a path forward to become ‘stronger together’

Phakamani G Mthethwa

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Message from the President

Value-based care: a South African perspective

Anton J Julyan

7-8
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Acknowledgement of reviewers

Acknowledgement of reviewers

Editorial Office

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Paediatric Orthopaedics

The combined use of titanium elastic intramedullary nails and postoperative skin traction in unstable femoral diaphyseal fractures in children

Bongani Socutshana, Zakhele M Khoza, Mashupse Phala, Roopam Dey, Solly K Bila, Pududu A Rachuene

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The outcomes of the single-stage, three-incision surgical approach in the treatment of neglected cases of congenital vertical talus: a single centre’s experience

Mohammed A Hegazy, Hossam M Khairy, Abdelmonem A Hegazy, Mohamed AEF Sebaei, Bassam M Ouda, Sami I Sadek

15-22
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Arthroplasty

What is the current consensus among orthopaedic surgeons in South Africa regarding robotic-assisted surgery in total joint arthroplasty?

Richard P Almeida, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Lipalo Mokete, Allan Seiketto, Jurek Pietrzak

23-32
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Shoulder and Elbow

Outcomes of an all-suture anchor technique for the treatment of transverse olecranon fractures: a case series

Wonga Qwanyaza, Megan O'Connor, William Haynes, Johan Pretorius

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Hand

A retrospective cohort study investigating the epidemiology of bacterial hand infections at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape of South Africa

Ridwaan Aboobaker, Hentas Van Zyl, Marilize C Burger

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Orthopaedic Oncology and Infections

Poor prognostic features among soft tissue sarcoma patients: analysis based on the first sarcoma registry in South Africa

Dane Maimin, Robyn Waters, Nicholas Kruger, Henrik FC Bauer, Thomas Hilton

45-50
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CPD Questionnaire

CPD Questionnaire (V25N01)

Editorial Office

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