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Heart for the Wounded Conference 2026
Two wound care specialists from the Centre of Orthopaedics Pretoria recently participated in the Heart for the Wounded Conference. As a wound care practitioner, I believe that learning never stops. Every patient teaches us something new, and every opportunity to learn from fellow healthcare professionals strengthens the care we provide. It was therefore a privilege to attend the HEART FOR THE WOUNDED conference on 25 July 2026. Sr Lynnette Fourie and Sr Ronelle Visser at Hear


Dr Derik du Toit: AMIS Hip Surgeries in Austria
Dr Johan Groenewald, Dr Derik du Toit (COOP) and Dr G Mametja at Gesundheitspark (Vienna-Speising, Austria) At the Centre of Orthopaedics Pretoria, we are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care, particularly in the field of hip and knee surgery. In November 2024, Dr. Derik Du Toit enhanced his expertise through an international visitation to two renowned orthopaedic surgeons - Dr Hofstatter and Dr Sadoghi who specialise in arthroplasty. During thes


The Footcare Family Visits the Centre of Orthopaedics Pretoria
Dr Jaco Naudé (COOP), Sr Lynnette Fourie (COOP) and Arinda Botha (Footcare Family) On 8 December 2025, the Footcare Family visited the Centre of Orthopaedics Pretoria for an engaging, educational session focused on improving foot health and strengthening collaboration in patient care. The Footcare Family is committed to providing quality footcare to the community. During the visit, Dr Jaco Naude addressed the team about identifying neuromas and determining when patients shoul


Celebrating Crazy Sock Day by Honoring Healthcare Workers and Mental Health
Crazy Sock Day (6 June 2025) is more than just a reason to wear flamboyant, colourful socks; it serves as an exciting reminder to focus...


Steps2Walk - Advanced foot and ankle program
July 2022 – Windhoek, Namibia Dr Naude participated in an outreach of 5 days consisting of an academic program, seeing and diagnosing...


Surgical Lab on Complex Foot and Ankle trauma
April 2022 – Madrid, Spain Dr Naude attended cadaver workshops to train on newly designed implants with leading Foot and Ankle experts...


Cadaver Lab on Minimal invasive forefoot surgery
December 2021 – Johannesburg Dr Naude attended a course on minimal invasive forefoot surgery, which allows him to correct forefoot...
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