Dr Tim Pikor – Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon – Rosebank

Dr Tim Pikor – Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon – Rosebank

Dr Tim Pikor, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon in Rosebank, is a fellowship-trained expert in hand and upper limb surgery. He earned his MBBCh at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2002 and completed specialist orthopaedic training there by 2011. Following this, he pursued a Hand Surgery Fellowship under Dr Mike Carides, refining his microsurgical and reconstructive techniques.

Moreover, Dr Pikor served as a consultant in both the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit and the Hand & Upper Limb Unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, managing complex trauma and congenital anomalies. In 2015, he succeeded Dr Walter Stuart, taking over a leading Johannesburg practice. As an active member of the South African Society for Surgery of the Hand (SASSH), he contributes to national training programs and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals.

Services

Dr Pikor offers a comprehensive spectrum of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder treatments, each tailored to restore function and comfort:

• Hand Trauma Repair: Microsurgical replantation, tendon and nerve repair for acute lacerations and crush injuries.

• Wrist Fracture Fixation: Scaphoid and distal radius plating, with cast-free protocols to expedite early motion.

• Carpal Tunnel Release: Open and endoscopic decompression techniques to relieve median nerve compression.

• Cubital Tunnel Decompression: Ulnar nerve transposition under local or regional anesthesia for elbow neuropathy.

• Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment: Percutaneous needle fasciotomy or limited fasciectomy to restore finger extension.

• Trigger Finger Release: A1 pulley release using microsurgical precision to minimise postoperative stiffness.

• Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery: TFCC repair, ganglion cyst excision, and synovectomy under high-definition imaging.

• Elbow Arthroscopy & Reconstruction: Removal of loose bodies, contracture release, and ligament repair.

• Shoulder Surgery: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and labral reconstruction for sports-related injuries.

• Tendon Transfer & Reconstruction: Chronic tendon rupture repair and congenital deficit correction with grafting techniques.

• Joint Replacement: PIP & MCP arthroplasty for advanced osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Peripheral Nerve Microsurgery: Neuroma excision, nerve grafting, and decompression procedures to relieve neuropathic pain.

• Congenital Anomaly Correction: Syndactyly separation, pollicisation, and radial club hand reconstructions.

• Complex Sports Injury Management: Cartilage restoration, ligament reconstruction, and tendon repairs for elite athletes.

• Occupational & Hand Therapy Coordination: Tailored rehabilitation plans with certified hand therapists and dynamic splinting.

Additional Information

Netcare Rosebank Hospital features state-of-the-art operating theatres with laminar-flow systems, high-definition arthroscopy towers, and an on-site radiology suite offering intraoperative fluoroscopy and 3D imaging. A dedicated day-surgery model enables same-day discharge for most procedures, reducing hospital-acquired risks and enhancing patient comfort.

Dr Pikor leads a multidisciplinary team of orthopaedic nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. Consequently, each patient receives comprehensive preoperative education, nutritional counselling, and a structured postoperative rehabilitation plan. Telehealth follow-ups ensure timely adjustments to splints, dressings, and exercise regimes, while on-site hand therapists provide continuity of care.

Furthermore, he hosts regular patient education workshops on joint protection, ergonomic strategies for daily activities, and sports-injury prevention. His commitment to research and teaching has led to presentations at international conferences and publications in leading surgical journals.

If you seek personalised, high-precision care for hand and upper limb conditions—backed by advanced technology and a patient-centred team—schedule a consultation today at Netcare Rosebank Hospital to begin your customised treatment plan.