Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit
Led by Dr. Nando Ferreira, BSc Human Physiology and Genetics (Stellenbosch University); MBChB (Stellenbosch University, 2002); H Dip Orth SA (Colleges of Medicine, 2009); FC Orth (SA) (Colleges of Medicine, 2010); MMed Orth; PhD (Stellenbosch University, 2015 — tibial non-union treatment); Additional Ilizarov training, Kurgan, Russia (2011); HPCSA MP0572098. Prof — Orthopaedic Surgeon; Professor & Head, Clinical Unit: Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction, Stellenbosch University; Director, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Fellowship
Slug says 'Cape Town' correctly (Durbanville is a suburb of Cape Town). The clinic's own Google Places listing is under Dr Gadi Epstein's name (5.0/2 reviews) — no separate listing for 'Limb Reconstruction Unit'. Prof Ferreira has no standalone Google listing found. No Trustpilot found. PRECICE not explicitly listed on clinic site; unit uses motorized IM nails described generically and 3D-printed titanium implants.
What the clinic states
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- Notes
- Prof. Nando Ferreira & Dr Gadi Epstein. Offers both external fixation and intramedullary limb lengthening; also limb salvage, deformity correction, infection management. Phone +27 (0)71 458 1105. Room 7, Durbanville Medisuite, 9 Paul Kruger Street, Durbanville, Cape Town.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
The Durbanville Limb Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Infection Unit, opened February 2023, is unique in its hospital catchment area and is led by two of South Africa's most published limb reconstruction specialists. Prof Ferreira co-described bone transport through an induced membrane — a technique now widely referenced internationally — and has over 150 peer-reviewed publications. The unit employs 3D-printed titanium implants for severe bone defects and IM bone transport devices, treating cases rejected by general orthopaedic surgeons due to complexity.
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This retrospective study aims to investigate the context and use of circular external fixation in a limb reconstruction unit in South Africa.
Dr Epstein now practises at the Limb Reconstruction Unit in Cape Town, where he applies these advanced surgical techniques, including circular fixators, 3D ...
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Professor at University of Cape Town ... Limb Reconstruction Unit; Cape Town, United ... Limb lengthening is now an accepted practice in orthopaedic surgery.
... limb reconstruction unit. We report on patient demographics, comorbidities, indications and outcomes. Results: The final cohort consisted of ...
Methods offered
- LATNRead about LATN →
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- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
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Surgeons
- Dr. Nando Ferreira, BSc Human Physiology and Genetics (Stellenbosch University); MBChB (Stellenbosch University, 2002); H Dip Orth SA (Colleges of Medicine, 2009); FC Orth (SA) (Colleges of Medicine, 2010); MMed Orth; PhD (Stellenbosch University, 2015 — tibial non-union treatment); Additional Ilizarov training, Kurgan, Russia (2011); HPCSA MP0572098Prof — Orthopaedic Surgeon; Professor & Head, Clinical Unit: Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction, Stellenbosch University; Director, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction FellowshipPerforms: Limb Lengthening · Limb Reconstruction · Deformity Correction · Bone Defect Reconstruction · Bone Transport · Musculoskeletal Infection Management · Osteomyelitis Treatment · Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgery · Post-Traumatic Reconstruction · OsseointegrationView profile →
- Dr Gadi Epstein, MBChB (University of Pretoria, 2011); FC Orth SA (MMed, Stellenbosch University); Fellowship in Limb Reconstruction Surgery, Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction Unit, Tygerberg Hospital (under Prof Ferreira); HPCSA registeredOrthopaedic Surgeon, Limb Reconstruction SpecialistPerforms: Limb Lengthening · Deformity Correction · Bone Transport · Circular External Fixators · 3D-Printed Titanium Implants · Osteomyelitis Treatment · Bone Tumour Surgery · Osseointegration · Diabetic Foot SurgeryView profile →
International patient services
Unit receives national and international referrals; complex cases from across South Africa and internationally are accepted; multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, clinical prosthetists and orthotists.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 1 months ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Mediclinic Durbanville, Wellington Road, Durbanville, Cape Town (Limb Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Infection Unit, opened February 2023)
- Established
- 2023
- Languages at consultation
- English, Afrikaans
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