Dr Petrus Cornelius Pelser – Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon – George

Dr Petrus Cornelius Pelser – Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon – George

Dr Petrus Cornelius (PC) Pelser is an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon at Garden Route Hand Surgeon, based in George. He earned his MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 2002 and completed his MMed (Orthopaedic Surgery) with a focus on hand and microsurgery at Stellenbosch University in 2010. Moreover, he undertook a prestigious Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Stuttgart Hand Institute in 2011. Consequently, he blends rigorous academic training with over a decade of specialised clinical experience.

Dr Pelser maintains fellowship status with the South African Society of Hand Surgery and full registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Furthermore, he leads satellite clinics at Mediclinic George and Mossel Bay Hospital. Therefore, patients across the Garden Route benefit from consistent, expert care. His core philosophy emphasises clear communication, shared decision-making, and compassionate support. As a result, each individual feels informed and empowered from the first consultation onward.

Services

Dr Pelser provides a full spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative hand-and-upper-limb services. Each treatment plan is customised to restore function, relieve pain, and optimise long-term outcomes:

• Trauma & Fracture Care

  • ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation): precise plate and screw fixation for distal radius and phalangeal fractures.

  • External Fixation: stabilises comminuted wrist injuries while protecting soft tissues.

• Microsurgical Replantation & Repair

  • Digit Replantation: microsurgical techniques to restore amputated fingers and thumbs.

  • Peripheral Nerve Repair: nerve grafting and end-to-end repair to recover sensation.

• Tendon Reconstruction

  • Flexor & Extensor Tendon Repair: core-and-epitendinous suturing to maximise glide and strength.

  • Tendon Transfer: restores function in chronic tendon deficits and congenital deficits.

• Nerve Compression Syndromes

  • Carpal Tunnel Release: open or endoscopic decompression to relieve median nerve entrapment.

  • Cubital Tunnel Decompression: ulnar nerve transposition for elbow-level entrapment.

• Arthritis & Joint Reconstruction

  • Arthroplasty & Arthrodesis: thumb carpometacarpal joint replacement or fusion to relieve osteoarthritis pain.

  • Synovectomy: reduces inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.

• Dupuytren’s Disease Management

  • Fasciectomy & Dermofasciectomy: removes diseased fascia to restore finger extension.

  • Needle Aponeurotomy: minimally invasive option for early stages.

• Congenital & Paediatric Hand Surgery

  • Corrects syndactyly, polydactyly, and other anomalies using precise flap techniques.

• Soft-Tissue Lesion Excision

  • Ganglion Cyst Removal: excises cysts with minimal disruption.

  • Lipoma Excision: removes benign tumours with primary closure.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • Sympathetic Nerve Blocks and Neuromodulation paired with occupational therapy.

• Rehabilitation Coordination

  • Partners with certified hand therapists for splinting, scar management, and graded mobilisation.

Additional Information

Garden Route Hand Surgeon features dedicated microsurgical theatres outfitted with high-magnification microscopes and specialised micro-instrument sets. Moreover, the centre’s day-surgery model allows many procedures to proceed with same-day discharge. Consequently, patients avoid prolonged hospital stays and recover in the comfort of home.

Dr Pelser leads a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic nurses, hand therapists, and occupational therapists. Therefore, each patient receives thorough preoperative education, clear step-by-step instructions, and a tailored rehabilitation plan. In addition, the practice offers telehealth follow-ups to monitor progress remotely and adjust therapy as needed. Likewise, same-day appointments accommodate urgent referrals.

Furthermore, Garden Route Hand Surgeon hosts quarterly patient-education workshops on injury prevention, arthritis care, and postoperative exercises. Finally, if you seek expert, compassionate hand surgery—backed by cutting-edge microsurgical technology and a dedicated rehabilitation team—schedule your consultation today with Dr PC Pelser at Garden Route Hand Surgeon to restore your hand function and enhance your quality of life.