Dr PC Pelser – Hand Surgeons – George

Dr PC Pelser – Hand Surgeons – George

Dr PC Pelser – Hand Surgeons – George at George Surgical Centre, specialises exclusively in upper limb and hand surgery. He earns his MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 2002 and subsequently completes his MMed (Orthopaedic Surgery) with a specialised focus on hand and microsurgery in 2010. Moreover, he attains fellowship status with the South African Society of Hand Surgery and holds specialist registration with the HPCSA, ensuring adherence to the highest professional standards.

Dr Pelser leads a dedicated hand unit at George Surgical Centre. Furthermore, he maintains satellite clinics at Mediclinic George and Mossel Bay Hospital. Consequently, patients benefit from consistent expertise across multiple sites. He also teaches local registrars and presents at national conferences, thereby staying at the forefront of emerging techniques in nerve repair, tendon reconstruction, and microsurgical replantation.

Services

Dr Pelser offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatments for hand, wrist, and forearm conditions:

• Trauma & Replantation:

  • Microsurgical replantation of amputated digits and thumbs to restore form and function.

  • Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for complex wrist and hand fractures using locking plates and screws.

• Tendon & Nerve Repair:

  • Primary tendon repair for flexor and extensor injuries employing core and epitendinous suture techniques.

  • Peripheral nerve repair and grafting, including digital nerve reconstruction to restore sensation.

• Arthritis & Joint Reconstruction:

  • Arthroplasty and arthrodesis for advanced osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint and interphalangeal joints.

  • Synovectomy for rheumatoid arthritis in the wrist and small joints to reduce pain and inflammation.

• Congenital & Pediatric Hand Surgery:

  • Correction of syndactyly, polydactyly, and other congenital anomalies using Z-plasty and flap techniques.

  • Clubhand release and tendon transfer for congenital radial club hand.

• Nerve Compression Syndromes:

  • Carpal tunnel release via open or minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to relieve median nerve compression.

  • Cubital tunnel decompression and ulnar nerve transposition for elbow-level nerve entrapment.

• Dupuytren’s Disease & Contractures:

  • Fasciectomy and dermofasciectomy for advanced Dupuytren’s contracture to restore finger extension.

  • Needle aponeurotomy for early-stage disease offering rapid recovery and minimal scarring.

• Soft-Tissue Tumors & Lesions:

  • Excision of benign and malignant masses—including ganglion cysts and lipomas—followed by reconstructive flap coverage as needed.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS):

  • Multimodal management including sympathetic nerve blocks, neuromodulation, and coordinated occupational therapy.

• Rehabilitation Coordination:

  • Close collaboration with certified hand therapists to deliver tailored splinting, scar management, and graded mobilization protocols.

Additional Information

George Surgical Centre features dedicated microsurgical theaters equipped with high-magnification microscopes and micro-instrument sets. In addition, our day-surgery model allows many hand procedures to proceed with same-day discharge, thereby reducing hospital-acquired risks.

Dr Pelser leads a multidisciplinary team of hand therapists, orthopaedic nurses, and occupational therapists. Consequently, each patient receives comprehensive preoperative education and personalised postoperative rehabilitation. Moreover, we offer telehealth follow-ups for progress assessments and therapy adjustments, which saves travel time and enhances continuity of care.

Furthermore, the centre hosts quarterly patient education workshops on arthritis management, post-traumatic hand care, and prevention of work-related hand injuries. Finally, if you seek expert, patient-centred hand surgery in George—backed by cutting-edge microsurgical technology and a dedicated rehabilitation team—schedule your consultation today with Dr PC Pelser at George Surgical Centre to restore your hand function and improve your quality of life.