Dr Erich Menno Mennen – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Erasmuskloof

Dr Erich Menno Mennen – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Erasmuskloof

Dr Erich Menno Mennen is a specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon based at Cure Day Hospitals – Erasmuskloof. He earned his MBChB (1994) and MMed (Orthopaedic Surgery) (2002) from the University of Pretoria Dr Mennen. Moreover, he served as President of the South African Society for Surgery of the Hand (SASSH) from 2013 to 2015, championing advances in microsurgical techniques and professional education. Consequently, Dr Mennen blends decades of rigorous training with leadership in hand-and-upper-limb surgery.

Early in his career, he refined his skills at tertiary referral hospitals managing complex trauma, fractures, and reconstructive cases. Furthermore, he has treated over 15 000 patients with hand, elbow, and shoulder disorders Dr Mennen. Therefore, his patient-centred philosophy emphasises clear communication and shared decision-making. As a result, individuals feel informed and supported from first consultation through full rehabilitation.

Services

Dr Mennen offers a comprehensive suite of upper-limb and trauma procedures, each tailored to restore function, relieve pain, and optimise long-term outcomes:

• Trauma & Fracture Fixation

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

  • External Fixation: Stabilisation of complex wrist and hand injuries with minimal soft-tissue disruption.

• Tendon & Nerve Reconstruction

  • Primary Tendon Repair: Core-and-epitendinous suture techniques to restore flexor and extensor function.

  • Peripheral Nerve Repair & Grafting: Microsurgical reconstruction to recover sensation and motor control.

• Arthritis & Joint Reconstruction

  • Arthroplasty & Arthrodesis: Joint replacement or fusion for osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal and interphalangeal joints.

  • Synovectomy & Debridement: Management of rheumatoid and inflammatory arthropathies to reduce pain and improve motion.

• Congenital & Paediatric Hand Surgery

  • Syndactyly & Polydactyly Correction: Flap and Z-plasty techniques for functional digit separation.

  • Clubhand Release & Tendon Transfer: Restoration of alignment and strength in congenital deformities.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

  • Sympathetic Nerve Blocks and Neuromodulation, combined with occupational therapy, to alleviate chronic pain.

• Soft-Tissue Tumours & Lesions

  • Ganglion Cyst Excision and Lipoma Removal, with reconstructive flaps as needed to preserve hand contour.

• Rehabilitation Coordination

  • Collaborative protocols with hand therapists and physiotherapists for customized splinting, scar management, and graded mobilisation.

Additional Information

Cure Day Hospitals – Erasmuskloof features purpose-built orthopaedic theatres equipped with high-resolution fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and a full set of microsurgical instruments. Consequently, many procedures proceed as day cases, enabling faster recovery and reducing hospital-acquired risks.

Dr Mennen leads a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic nurses, hand therapists, and occupational therapists, ensuring seamless care from preoperative assessment through postoperative rehabilitation. Moreover, the hospital provides telehealth follow-ups, which save travel time and enhance continuity of care.

Furthermore, he hosts quarterly patient-education workshops on injury prevention, arthritis management, and postoperative hand exercises. Therefore, the community gains practical strategies to maintain upper-limb health.

If you require expert, compassionate orthopaedic care for hand, elbow, or shoulder conditions—backed by cutting-edge technology and a personalised approach—schedule your consultation today with Dr Erich Menno Mennen at Cure Day Hospitals – Erasmuskloof and embark on your journey to restored function and quality of life.