Dr P Jordaan – Hand Surgeons – George

Dr P Jordaan – Hand Surgeons – George

Dr P Jordaan – Hand Surgeons – George is a fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon practising at Garden Route Hand Surgeon, a specialised unit within George Surgical Centre. He earned his MBChB from the University of Pretoria in 2002 and completed an MMed (Orthopaedic Surgery) with distinction at Stellenbosch University in 2009. Moreover, Dr Jordaan undertook a coveted Hand Surgery Fellowship at the Stuttgart Hand Institute in 2011.

He maintains active membership with the South African Society of Hand Surgery and the Health Professions Council of South Africa, thereby staying at the forefront of emerging techniques in microsurgery, nerve repair, and reconstructive procedures. Furthermore, he leads satellite clinics at Mediclinic George and Mossel Bay Hospital. Consequently, patients across the Garden Route benefit from consistent, high-quality hand care.

Dr Jordaan combines rigorous academic training with over a decade of hands-on surgical experience. In addition, he contributes to professional forums and teaches local registrars. Therefore, he ensures that every patient receives evidence-based treatment delivered with clear communication and empathetic support from initial consultation through rehabilitation.

Services

Dr Jordaan provides a comprehensive spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative services for the hand, wrist, and forearm. Each treatment plan is tailored to restore function, relieve pain, and optimise aesthetic outcomes:

• Trauma & Fracture Care:

  • ORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation) for complex distal radius and phalangeal fractures.

  • External fixation for unstable or comminuted wrist injuries.

• Microsurgical Replantation & Repair:

  • Digit replantation following traumatic amputation.

  • Peripheral nerve repair and grafting to restore sensation.

• Tendon Reconstruction:

  • Flexor and extensor tendon repair using core-and-epitendinous suture techniques.

  • Tendon transfer for chronic tendon deficits and congenital anomalies.

• Nerve Decompression & Entrapment:

  • Carpal tunnel release via open or endoscopic techniques to alleviate median nerve compression.

  • Cubital tunnel decompression and ulnar nerve transposition for elbow-level entrapment.

• Arthritis & Joint Reconstruction:

  • Arthroplasty and arthrodesis for osteoarthritis in the thumb carpometacarpal joint.

  • Synovectomy for rheumatoid arthritis to reduce inflammation and pain.

• Dupuytren’s Disease Management:

  • Fasciectomy or dermofasciectomy for advanced contractures.

  • Needle aponeurotomy for early-stage disease with rapid recovery.

• Congenital & Paediatric Hand Surgery:

  • Correction of syndactyly, polydactyly, and clubhand using flap and graft techniques.

• Soft-Tissue Lesions Removal:

  • Ganglion cyst excision and lipoma removal with primary closure.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS):

  • Multimodal management, including sympathetic nerve blocks and neuromodulation.

• Rehabilitation Coordination:

  • Partnership with certified hand therapists for customised splinting, scar management, and graded mobilisations.

Additional Information

Garden Route Hand Surgeon at George Surgical Centre features dedicated microsurgical theatres with high-magnification microscopes and micro-instrument sets. Additionally, the practice’s day-surgery model allows many procedures to proceed with same-day discharge. Consequently, patients avoid unnecessary hospital stays.

Dr Jordaan leads a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic nurses, hand therapists, and occupational therapists. Therefore, every patient benefits from seamless coordination—from accurate diagnosis and surgical planning through postoperative rehabilitation. Moreover, the centre offers telehealth follow-ups for convenient progress checks and therapy adjustments.

Furthermore, the practice hosts quarterly patient-education workshops on injury prevention, arthritis care, and postoperative hand exercises. If you seek expert, compassionate hand surgery in George—backed by cutting-edge microsurgical technology and a dedicated rehabilitation team—schedule your consultation today with Dr Pieter C. Jordaan at Garden Route Hand Surgeon, within George Surgical Centre.