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Qualifications

MBChB (UCT)
FC Ortho (SA)
MMed (UCT)

Dr Robert Dachs is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Rob obtained his undergraduate and specialist qualifications at the University of Cape Town. In 2013 he completed a fellowship in trauma and upper limb surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital, followed by an 18-month fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery under the mentorship of Professor Steve Roche and Dr Basil Vrettos, with whom he continues to work in association. During his fellowship Rob gained extensive experience in all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery, including arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery. He has a special interest in the management of shoulder and elbow instability and treatment of fragility (osteoporosis induced) fractures of the upper limb.

http://robdachs.co.za/

Rob has received several awards for his research into the treatment of shoulder and elbow disorders, and his work has been published in leading international journals, and presented internationally. In 2014 he was awarded an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) International Scholarship to complete further training in shoulder and elbow surgery in the United States.

Professional and Society Membership

AAOS International Scholarship Alumnus

South African Orthopaedic Association

South African Shoulder and Elbow Society

South African Society for Surgery of the Hand

Fellow of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons

About Us

Paardevlei Osteoporosis and Fragility Fracture Unit is a centre of excellence for the comprehensive management of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. We are based at Paardevlei Private Hospital in Strand, Western Cape.

Contact Us
  • Tell:+27 (0)21 840 6663

  • Emergencies: +27 (0)21 840 6642

  • Email: info@fragility.co.za

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Suite G04, Ground Floor
Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital
4 Gardner Williams Avenue
Paardevlei Estate,
Somerset West, 7130

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