Dr CT Solomon – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Brackenfell

Dr CT Solomon – Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Brackenfell

Dr CT Solomon is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based at in Brackenfell. He graduated MBChB from the University of Stellenbosch in 2001 and went on to earn a BSc (Hons) in Sports Medicine in 2005, underpinning his expertise in athletic injury management . Subsequently, he completed his Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery (FC Orth (SA)) in 2010, becoming a consultant the same year.

Moreover, in 2011 Dr Solomon undertook a 12-month super-specialist fellowship at the Royal Gwent and St Woolos Hospitals in Wales, where he refined his skills in both primary and complex revision hip replacements Dr CT Solomon. Consequently, he pioneered South Africa’s first robotic joint-replacement programme in 2016, which leverages computer-assisted technology to enhance surgical precision.

Dr Solomon holds active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and membership in the South African Orthopaedic Association, the South African Foot and Ankle Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Outside the operating theatre, he contributes to community trauma outreach and maintains resilience through trail running and mountain biking, which in turn fuel his empathetic, patient-centred approach.

Services

Dr Solomon offers a comprehensive suite of orthopaedic and joint-replacement services, each delivered with the latest technology and meticulous attention to detail:

• Primary Hip Replacement – conventional and minimally invasive approaches using patient-matched implants to restore mobility.

• Complex Revision Hip Surgery – management of prosthesis failure, bone loss, and soft-tissue reconstruction, aiming for durable outcomes.

• Primary Knee Replacement – advanced implant designs and alignment protocols to optimise function and longevity.

• Robotic-Assisted Arthroplasty – CORI robotic platform for high-accuracy bone cuts and implant positioning, reducing soft-tissue trauma Facebook.

• Revision Knee Surgery – correction of implant wear, malalignment, and peri-prosthetic complications to alleviate pain and improve stability.

• Trauma & Fracture Care – fixation of pelvic, acetabular, femoral, tibial, and peri-articular fractures using minimally invasive techniques.

• Sports-Injury Surgery – ACL/PCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage restoration, and tendon transfers to return athletes to peak performance.

• Osteotomy Procedures – femoral and tibial realignment osteotomies to offload arthritic compartments and correct congenital deformities.

• Arthroscopic Surgery – keyhole diagnostics and repairs of hip, knee, and shoulder pathologies with accelerated recovery protocols.

• Hardware Removal – elective extraction of plates, screws, and nails using minimally invasive approaches to minimise scarring.

• Peri-prosthetic Infection Management – staged debridement, implant exchange, and targeted antibiotic delivery to resolve complex infections.

• Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation Planning – tailored exercise and physiotherapy programmes designed to optimise surgical readiness and post-op recovery.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate features dedicated orthopaedic theatres equipped with image-intensifier fluoroscopy, computer-navigated planning stations, and a robotic surgical platform. Furthermore, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are employed to reduce hospital stays and accelerate rehabilitation.

A secure digital patient portal enables online appointment scheduling, access to pre- and post-operative exercise guides, and direct messaging with Dr Solomon’s care team. Consequently, patients benefit from streamlined communication and clear guidance throughout their journey.

Each treatment plan is co-created with a multidisciplinary team—including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pain-management specialists, and dietitians—to ensure holistic care. Moreover, multilingual staff provide consultations in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa, fostering clear communication across diverse backgrounds. Rigorous infection-control and safety protocols underpin every procedure, while continuous quality-improvement measures guarantee consistently high standards.

Therefore, schedule a consultation today to restore your function, regain your mobility, and return to the activities you love with expert, compassionate orthopaedic care.