Giving you back the life you love through careful orthopaedics
We’re helping steer you away from pain through careful and specialised orthopaedic services to enjoy an active, healthy and successful lifestyle.
Leaving musculoskeletal problems alone seldom solves them.
Very often, we live with pain which we have just gotten used to.
Bending over to pick something up from the floor
Trouble climbing stairs
Range of motion may be limited in one or more of your joints
Joint or muscle pain that lasts for more than a couple of days
Getting out of bed or going for a walk
Back and neck stiffness is a constant concern
An injury that just doesn't seem to be healing
Difficult to perform everyday tasks
Bending over to pick something up from the floor
Trouble climbing stairs
Range of motion may be limited in one or more of your joints
Joint or muscle pain that lasts for more than a couple of days
Getting out of bed or going for a walk
Back and neck stiffness is a constant concern
An injury that just doesn't seem to be healing
Difficult to perform everyday tasks
If you are suffering from pain and discomfort, you may be experiencing issues which are yet to be diagnosed:
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Common Concerns
- Reaching to put something in a cabinet
- Trouble climbing stairs
- Back and neck stiffness is a constant concern
- An injury that just doesn’t seem to be healing
- Difficult to perform everyday tasks
- Bending over to pick something up from the floor
Shoulders
- Repair Fractures, e.g. Collarbone (clavicle)
- Upper-arm (Humerus)
- Dislocations of the clavicle and shoulder
<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Knees
- Knee Pain
- Knee replacement
- Repair of the ligaments in the knee
Sports Injuries
- Torn ligaments around the ankle.
- Repair of various fractures, dislocations and muscle injuries.
Pain, swelling, injury, and joint stiffness can all lead to a limited range of motion. When your range of motion is limited, it can be difficult or painful to perform everyday tasks such as carrying things, taking care of yourself or
even walking.
Your Orthopaedic Expert
Dr. Johan Prins
B.Sc; B.Sc(Hons); MBChB; DA(SA); M.Med. Orth(Pret); FC (Orth) SA.
Dr Johan Prins matriculated from Jan van Riebeeck High School CPT in 1983. He started his journey into medicine during his time in the National Service in 1984.
His background is filled with significant education, affiliations and experiences that shaped him into one of the best practicsing orthopaedic specialists of today.
- 30+ Years of Medical Experience
- Corresponding member of SICOT (Société International de Chirurgie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie)
- Member of South African Knee Society
Working with us is easy
We have a non-surgical 1st approach.
At Dr Prins Ortho, we are dedicated to providing every patient with the right treatment at the right time. Surgery is recommended only when nonsurgical treatment measures have failed to provide relief or in circumstances when nonsurgical options are unlikely to be successful.
- We’ll automatically email all the necessary paperwork straight to your mailbox.
- You can visit our practise at Life Groenkloof Hospital
- We even offer same-day procedures.
- Dr Prins carefully evalutates your injury to determine appropriate treatment.
- For information about procedures & costs, click here
- We’ll continuously assess your recovery to make sure that you’re on the right path to pain-free mobility
- Your journey to a happy, active, pain-free life has begun!
“I visited Dr. Prins today after suffering acute pain with my rotator cuff. Dr. Prins took time to explain to me the physics of the rotator cuff and the cause of the pain. He treated me timeously and efficiently. He is accommodating and very knowledgeable. Thanks DR. Prins.” – Renesh Buldeo