Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit
Led by Dr. Nando Ferreira, BSc Human Physiology and Genetics (Stellenbosch University); MBChB (Stellenbosch University, 2002); H Dip Orth SA (Colleges of Medicine, 2009); FC Orth (SA) (Colleges of Medicine, 2010); MMed Orth; PhD (Stellenbosch University, 2015 — tibial non-union treatment); Additional Ilizarov training, Kurgan, Russia (2011); HPCSA MP0572098. Prof — Orthopaedic Surgeon; Professor & Head, Clinical Unit: Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction, Stellenbosch University; Director, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Fellowship
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About Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit
The Limb Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Infection Unit at Mediclinic Durbanville, in the Durbanville suburb of Cape Town, opened in February 2023 under two surgeons: Prof Nando Ferreira, MBChB (Stellenbosch University, 2002), FC Orth (SA), PhD, Professor and Head of the Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction clinical unit at Stellenbosch University; and Dr Gadi Epstein, MBChB (University of Pretoria, 2011), FC Orth SA, who trained under Ferreira. Methods listed are LATN, LON, Ilizarov and TSF, with 3D-printed titanium implants and intramedullary bone-transport devices used for severe bone defects. The casework is complex reconstruction.
No price is published. PRECICE is not explicitly listed; the unit describes motorised intramedullary nails generically, so ask which nail is used for stature cases and whether it takes them at all. The only Google listing is under Epstein's name, with two reviews. No accreditations are recorded. The team includes physiotherapists and psychologists; international referrals are accepted.
Slug says 'Cape Town' correctly (Durbanville is a suburb of Cape Town). The clinic's own Google Places listing is under Dr Gadi Epstein's name (5.0/2 reviews) — no separate listing for 'Limb Reconstruction Unit'. Prof Ferreira has no standalone Google listing found. No Trustpilot found. PRECICE not explicitly listed on clinic site; unit uses motorized IM nails described generically and 3D-printed titanium implants.
What the clinic states
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- Prof. Nando Ferreira & Dr Gadi Epstein. Offers both external fixation and intramedullary limb lengthening; also limb salvage, deformity correction, infection management. Phone +27 (0)71 458 1105. Room 7, Durbanville Medisuite, 9 Paul Kruger Street, Durbanville, Cape Town.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
The Durbanville Limb Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Infection Unit, opened February 2023, is unique in its hospital catchment area and is led by two of South Africa's most published limb reconstruction specialists. Prof Ferreira co-described bone transport through an induced membrane — a technique now widely referenced internationally — and has over 150 peer-reviewed publications. The unit employs 3D-printed titanium implants for severe bone defects and IM bone transport devices, treating cases rejected by general orthopaedic surgeons due to complexity. No_photos flag resolved with clinic/hospital-owned headshots for both surgeons. Confirmed Dr. Epstein trained directly under Prof. Ferreira at Tygerberg Hospital's Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction Unit before the two co-founded the Durbanville unit — a direct mentor-mentee lineage not previously spelled out on record.
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This retrospective study aims to investigate the context and use of circular external fixation in a limb reconstruction unit in South Africa.
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Methods offered
- LATNRead about LATN →
- LONRead about LON →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- TSFRead about TSF →
Surgeons
- Dr. Nando Ferreira, BSc Human Physiology and Genetics (Stellenbosch University); MBChB (Stellenbosch University, 2002); H Dip Orth SA (Colleges of Medicine, 2009); FC Orth (SA) (Colleges of Medicine, 2010); MMed Orth; PhD (Stellenbosch University, 2015 — tibial non-union treatment); Additional Ilizarov training, Kurgan, Russia (2011); HPCSA MP0572098Prof — Orthopaedic Surgeon; Professor & Head, Clinical Unit: Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction, Stellenbosch University; Director, Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction FellowshipPerforms: Limb Lengthening · Limb Reconstruction · Deformity Correction · Bone Defect Reconstruction · Bone Transport · Musculoskeletal Infection Management · Osteomyelitis Treatment · Musculoskeletal Tumour Surgery · Post-Traumatic Reconstruction · OsseointegrationView profile →
- Dr Gadi Epstein, MBChB (University of Pretoria, 2011); FC Orth SA (MMed, Stellenbosch University); Fellowship in Limb Reconstruction Surgery, Tumour, Sepsis and Reconstruction Unit, Tygerberg Hospital (under Prof Ferreira); HPCSA registeredOrthopaedic Surgeon, Limb Reconstruction SpecialistPerforms: Limb Lengthening · Deformity Correction · Bone Transport · Circular External Fixators · 3D-Printed Titanium Implants · Osteomyelitis Treatment · Bone Tumour Surgery · Osseointegration · Diabetic Foot SurgeryView profile →
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International patient services
Unit receives national and international referrals; complex cases from across South Africa and internationally are accepted; multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, clinical prosthetists and orthotists.
Common questions about Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit
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How do patients rate Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit?
Across independent platforms Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit holds Google 5.0/5 (2 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit?
Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable South Africa clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit offer?
Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit lists LATN, LON, Ilizarov, TSF. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Nando Ferreira (BSc Human Physiology and Genetics (Stellenbosch University); MBChB (Stellenbosch University, 2002); H Dip Orth SA (Colleges of Medicine, 2009); FC Orth (SA) (Colleges of Medicine, 2010); MMed Orth; PhD (Stellenbosch University, 2015 — tibial non-union treatment); Additional Ilizarov training, Kurgan, Russia (2011); HPCSA MP0572098), listed for limb lengthening, limb reconstruction, deformity correction. Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit offers more than one device type (LATN, LON, Ilizarov, TSF), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit treat international patients?
Unit receives national and international referrals; complex cases from across South Africa and internationally are accepted; multidisciplinary team includes physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians, clinical prosthetists and orthotists. Consultation languages on record: English, Afrikaans.
How was Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit verified for this directory?
Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 7 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit and where are operations performed?
Durbanville Limb Reconstruction Unit is in Cape Town, South Africa. Hospital affiliation on record: Mediclinic Durbanville, Wellington Road, Durbanville, Cape Town (Limb Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Infection Unit, opened February 2023) Established 2023.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Mediclinic Durbanville, Wellington Road, Durbanville, Cape Town (Limb Reconstruction and Musculoskeletal Infection Unit, opened February 2023)
- Established
- 2023
- Languages at consultation
- English, Afrikaans
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