Clinic Patients : Tuesdays & Wednesdays only: 09:00 – 14:00 Contact : 011 642 5022
Dr. Geoffrey Read
Dr Geoffrey Read practices from Life Brenthurst Clinic, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa. You can therefore be assured of the very best in modern orthopaedic surgery techniques.
Dr Geoffrey Read practices from Life Brenthurst Clinic, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa.
Orthopaedic Procedures
Arthrosplasty Surgery
- Hip replacements
- Knee replacements
- Elbow replacements
- Revision surgery
- Pelvis and knee reconstructive surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
- Sports medicine
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Recurrent shoulder dislocations
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Labral tears
- Rotator cuff tears
Medico-legal Work
- Dr Read runs a large specialised practice in doing medico-legal work for both plaintiffs and defendants.
An Insight into Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic surgery treats conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles through surgical methods. It addresses injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors & congenital disorders affecting movement, stability and physical functionality in patients. Furthermore, common procedures include joint replacement, fracture repair, spinal surgery & ligament reconstruction to restore mobility and improve quality of life.
Signs of Orthopaedic practice date back to ancient Egypt and Rome. In later years, it was used as a way to help prevent bone deformities in young children. The Greek name literally means to “correct/straighten” (orthos) and “child” (paidion). The name is also in close relation to the medical branch paediatrics. In later years, the techniques used in early orthopaedics to treat children were used as medical assistance to aid wounded soldiers in WW1.
Today Orthopaedic surgery has developed leaps & bounds & with the help of modern day science and technology, doctors are able to perform intricate procedures such as hip replacements & various surgeries to the spine, hands, shoulder & elbow, foot & ankle as well as the treatment of orthopaedic trauma and orthopaedic oncology. Due to the vastness of Orthopaedics, many doctors in this field will specialize in a certain area for example, treatment of sports injuries, degenerative bone diseases, setting broken bones, infections within the bones, bone tumours, joint problems and more.
Specialised orthopaedic surgeons like Dr Read dedicate their lives to assisting individuals with overcoming and correcting any conditions pertaining to orthopaedics.
Consulting Hours
- Clinical Patients and Consultations:
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays only: 09:00 – 14:00
- (Patients seen by appointment only)
- Medico-legal Patients:
- Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 16:00
- (Patients seen by appointment only)
Practice Location
- Isle of Houghton 36 Boundary Road Houghton Estate Johannesburg 2198
The Hospital
Life Brenthurst Clinic is a member of Life Healthcare, one of the largest private hospital groups in South Africa, operating 63 acute care facilities. Life Healthcare is recognised for its high calibre healthcare professionals and excellent facilities.