Dr Wever is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialised focus on Foot and Ankle Surgery.
After Stefan Wever completed his training as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, he developed a major clinical interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery and completed a fellowship in Lower Limb trauma under Professor Graham McCollum, head of Foot and Ankle Surgery, UCT, South Africa.
Dr Wever is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialised focus on Foot and Ankle Surgery.
After Stefan Wever completed his training as Orthopaedic Surgeon at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, he developed a major clinical interest in Foot and Ankle Surgery and completed a fellowship in Lower Limb trauma under Professor Graham McCollum, head of Foot and Ankle Surgery, UCT, South Africa.
Subsequently he completed two further Foot and Ankle fellowships in London and Bristol, United Kingdom; under world-renowned Orthopaedic Surgeons, Mr James Calder, Mr Lloyd Williams, Mr Steve Hepple and Mr Ian Winson.
Introduction: You are preparing for gastrocnemius lengthening surgery to address tightness in your calf muscle, which may have caused discomfort or restricted your mobility.…
What is cartilage damage in the ankle? An osteochondral lesion (OCL) is an area of cartilage (joint surface) injury or damage. The underlying bone…
The key to recovery and prevention of recurrent ankle injuries is to allow the torn ligament to heal in the appropriate position. For this…
Minimal invasive foot surgery involves keyhole incisions in order to surgically correct various foot and ankle problems. Generally small (2-4mm) instruments are used to…
The Achilles tendon is the tendon formed by the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus). Its inserts at the back of the heel. Sometimes the…
Sometimes due to a sever flatfoot or due to arthritis the joints around the ankle must be fused. A triple fusion is when the…
A flatfoot refers to the loss of the inside (medial) arch of the foot. 20% of people have flatfeet and if it is not…
What is keyhole surgery? Keyhole surgery can be used to treat many conditions around the ankle. Keyhole surgery involves doing procedures through 2-3 small…
Ankle sprains are very common, and the severity often underestimated. 85% of all ankle injuries are sprains, and lateral ankle sprains being the most…
Ankle arthritis can be debilitating, and the effects of chronic pain has been well established. Whether it is from previous trauma (injury) or wear…
A bunion (Hallux Valgus) is a prominent inner (medial) bony prominence at the big toe. This is due to the angulation of the big…
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