Dr Marc Nortje
QUALIFICATIONS:
MBChB (UCT)
Dip PEC (SA)
FC Ortho (SA)
MMed (UCT).
CURRENT POSITIONS:
Orthopaedic surgeon at Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group, Vincent Pallotti Hospital.
OTHER POSITIONS:
Secretary of South African Orthopaedic Trauma Society.
EDUCATIONAL INVOLVEMENT:
AO Trauma South Africa: Local Faculty Member.
AO Trauma Europe: International Faculty Member.
ABOUT
Dr Marc Nortje qualified as an Orthopaedic surgeon with an Orthopaedic Fellowship from the Colleges of Medicine South Africa and a Master of Medicine Degree, specializing in orthopaedics, from the University of Cape Town in 2009, after completing his medical degree and a Diploma in Primary Emergency Care.
He then moved on to complete an 18 month post qualification Fellowship, sub specializing in hip and knee surgery, with the Cape Hip and Knee Practice at Vincent Pallotti while maintaining his trauma interest at Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group with a special interest in pelvic and acetabular reconstructive surgery, femoral trauma and soft tissue injuries around the hip.
Dr Nortje is involved in competitive surfski and canoe paddling as well as mountain biking.
CLINICAL FOCUS
As an orthopaedic surgeon, Prof Maqunqo is deeply intrigued by the interplay between science and creativity. This combination fuels Prof Maqunqo's passion and motivates their commitment to excellence in their respective areas of expertise.
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Hip replacement and fracture surgery.
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Pelvis and Acetabulum fracture reconstruction.
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Hip fracture and orthopaedic trauma surgery
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Orthopaedic management of osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
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Orthopaedic management of polytraumatised patients.
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Orthopaedic management of gunshot injuries.
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