Amputee Category: Below knee
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Mr Gainesh Govender
Mr Govender and his family came to my offices to discuss his options as a below-knee amputee. Over a year…
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Georg Gremels
Our patient, Georg Gremels, had his left leg amputated on the 29th of January. While in theatre, we fitted him…
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Jayden Brits
Jayden Brits is a three year old boy who lost one of his limbs due to Amnion Band Constriction Syndrome.…
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Lynn Bepat
It’s always incredible to witness the excitement and exuberance of an amputee who has gone through the prosthesis fitting successfully…
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Mr. Fritz Pretorius
“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” – Betty Friedan
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Allis Steyn
Allis Steyn is an absolute inspiration to any elderly person who has suffered limb loss.
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Gert Cronjé
Meeting someone before a selective amputation, where the person must make a decision to amputate a leg or not, is…
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Erika Bandjes
Jaco here. At the end of last year (2020), I encountered the most courageous woman I have met in a…
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Tiisetso
Life is full of lessons and surprises. In our profession we often come across very inspiring people- some old and…
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Erika Bandjes: Courage That Inspires
Jaco here. At the end of last year (2020)