Dr Janus Beukes – Orthopedic Surgeon – Erasmuskloof Ext 3

Dr Janus Beukes – Orthopedic Surgeon – Erasmuskloof Ext 3

Dr Janus Beukes – Orthopedic Surgeon – Erasmuskloof Ext 3 is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon , specialising in shoulder and general orthopaedic care. He earned his MMed in Orthopaedic Surgery with Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria in May 2022, and he passed the CMSA fellowship examination that same month. Subsequently, he joined a prestigious shoulder surgery mentorship programme, during which he trained under an internationally renowned expert.

During this mentorship, Dr Beukes visited leading shoulder units in Spain, Switzerland, and Germany to refine both arthroscopic and open techniques. Moreover, he has attended multiple cadaver workshops focusing on shoulder trauma, arthroscopy, and joint replacement. He serves as an active member of the South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) and the South African Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons’ Society (SASES), thereby staying at the forefront of emerging protocols.

Dr Beukes’ research on enhanced recovery after elective total knee arthroplasty earned the KS Naidoo Award for Best Publication in the South African Orthopaedic Journal in 2022. He combines evidence-based practice with clear, compassionate communication, ensuring that each patient fully understands their treatment plan and feels supported at every step.

Services

Dr Beukes provides a comprehensive suite of surgical and non-surgical treatments for the upper limb and general trauma, each tailored to restore function and relieve pain:

• Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: minimally invasive rotator cuff repair, labral debridement, and subacromial decompression under high-definition guidance.

• Open Shoulder Reconstruction: anatomic repair of complex fractures, ligament stabilisation, and joint-preserving techniques.

• Shoulder Replacement: anatomic and reverse prostheses for primary and revision cases of arthritis, rotator cuff arthropathy, and fractures.

• Rotator Cuff Repair: tendon reattachment with suture-anchor technology to optimise strength and healing.

• Recurrent Dislocation Management: capsular shift, Bankart repair, and Latarjet procedure for stabilisation.

• Calcific Tendonitis Treatment: ultrasound-guided needle decompression and steroid injection for rapid symptom relief.

• Biceps Tenodesis & Repair: open and arthroscopic techniques to restore biceps function after tendon pathology.

• Fracture Fixation: advanced plating and intramedullary nailing for proximal humerus, clavicle, and scapular fractures.

• Frozen Shoulder Release: arthroscopic capsular release to improve range of motion and reduce pain.

• General Orthopaedic Trauma: comprehensive management of fractures and soft-tissue injuries across all age groups.

• Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma: age-appropriate fracture reduction, casting, and tendon repair for children.

• Hand & Wrist Procedures: carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, and distal radius fracture fixation.

• Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Consultation: patient education and preoperative planning for joint replacement.

• Perioperative Enhanced Recovery Protocols: multimodal pain control, early mobilisation, and nutritional optimisation.

Additional Information

Kloof Mediclinic features state-of-the-art operating theatres with laminar-flow ventilation, high-definition arthroscopy towers, and an on-site imaging suite offering fluoroscopy and 3D reconstruction. Moreover, its day-surgery model allows many patients to return home the same day, thereby reducing hospital-acquired risks.

Dr Beukes leads a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic nurse coordinators, physiotherapists, and pain management specialists. Consequently, each patient benefits from personalised preoperative education, nutritional counselling, and a structured rehabilitation plan tailored to their goals. Additionally, telehealth follow-ups and on-site hand therapy ensure timely adjustments to splints, dressings, and exercises.

Furthermore, the practice organises regular patient education seminars on joint protection, ergonomic strategies, and sports-injury prevention. Dr Beukes remains committed to research and teaching, presenting at national conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Finally, if you seek expert, precision-driven orthopaedic care in Erasmuskloof, schedule a consultation today with Dr Janus Beukes to restore your mobility and enhance your quality of life.