Dr Johan Charilaou – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Brackenfell

Dr Johan Charilaou – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Brackenfell

Dr Johan Charilaou – Orthopaedic Surgeon – Brackenfell brings over 15 years of dedicated expertise in hip and knee surgery. He graduated MBChB from the University of the Free State in 2007 and subsequently obtained FCOrth (SA) fellowship certification from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa in 2018 . Moreover, he earned an MMed (Orth), cum laude, from the University of Cape Town in 2019, solidifying his academic foundation in orthopaedic care.

During 2019, Dr Charilaou completed advanced subspecialist training with a fellowship in arthroplasty at Tygerberg Hospital’s Arthroplasty Unit. Consequently, he co-founded OrthoTrauma, a specialist team delivering comprehensive orthopaedic trauma services across the Cape Peninsula. Furthermore, he serves as a sessional consultant at the Tygerberg Arthroplasty Unit, where he remains active in clinical research and mentorship.

He integrates 3D pre-operative planning and computer-guided techniques into every procedure. Thus, surgical decisions are tailored precisely to individual anatomy. Additionally, he champions minimally invasive approaches—including the direct anterior mini-approach for hip replacements—to reduce recovery time. Consequently, patients experience faster mobilization and improved outcomes.

Services

• Primary & Revision Hip Replacement: utilizing the direct anterior mini-approach for accelerated recovery.

• Knee Arthroplasty: combining robotic and computer-guided systems for precise component alignment.

• 3D Pre-operative Planning: leveraging advanced imaging to create bespoke surgical blueprints.

• Osteoporotic Fracture Management: tailored fixation techniques to preserve bone integrity.

• Arthroscopic Lower-Limb Surgery: keyhole procedures designed to minimize scarring.

• Paediatric Musculoskeletal Trauma: specialised care addressing the unique needs of young patients.

• Adult Trauma Services: stabilization and reconstruction of complex fractures with meticulous technique.

• Robotic Knee Replacements: harnessing robotic assistance to enhance surgical accuracy.

• Computer-Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: real-time navigation systems to augment intraoperative safety.

• Direct Anterior Hip Replacements: muscle-sparing methods that promote early weight-bearing.

Each service is delivered within a fully equipped hospital environment, ensuring that cutting-edge navigation systems, high-definition imaging, and modern anaesthesia facilities support every procedure.

Additional Information

Mediclinic Cape Gate features state-of-the-art surgical theatres, complete with real-time navigation systems and high-definition imaging. Moreover, Dr Charilaou leads a multidisciplinary team—including anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and pain specialists—to coordinate seamless perioperative care. Consequently, patients benefit from comprehensive support at every stage of their journey.

Patient-centred communication is paramount. Therefore, Dr Charilaou ensures clear explanations at each step, empowering patients to make informed decisions. Furthermore, he adheres to strict aseptic protocols and infection-control standards, thereby maximizing safety. He also conducts regular follow-up clinics to monitor healing and, if necessary, adjust rehabilitation plans.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Charilaou contributes to peer-reviewed workshops and mentors junior surgeons. Thus, he remains at the forefront of evolving orthopaedic techniques. Schedule a consultation today to discover how his personalized, technologically advanced approach can restore both function and independence.