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Thursday, 4 Sept

Venue 1 | Diamond

THURSDAY - 04 September 2025
Venue 1 - Plenary (Diamond)
TimeTopicPresenterCo-Authors
07h30 - 08h00REGISTRATION
WORKSHOP: Silver Lining Innovations
08h00 - 08h30From Bank to Bone: What Every Orthopaedic Surgeon Should Know About the Tissues They Implant.Ms C Ndhlovu
SESSION 48
SAAS
Chairpersons: Dr R Barrow, Dr T Ajodha
09h00 - 0915Knee Alignment- Getting the Direction RightDr S Fletcher
09h15 - 09h30Hip General ArthroplastyDr H Vidakovic
SESSION 49
SAAS: Knee Arthroplasty
Chairpersons: Dr M Barrow, Dr D Vermaak
09h30 - 09h35P23: Comparing coronal alignment after total knee arthroplasty using long and short leg x-ray viewsDr R Schanknecht
09h35 - 09h40P89: Coronal knee phenotypes are associated with distinct ankle alignment profiles: combined analysis using CPAK and DMTA classifications. Dr J van der MerweA van Zyl, A Bartlett
09h40 - 09h45P90: Do patients feel the difference? Robotic vs manual knee arthroplasty: A South African registry report on patient reported outcomes. Dr S de VilliersT Hilton, M Nortje, O Koch, I Learmonth
09h45 09h50P91: The relationship between bone cut thickness and ligament balance in total knee arthroplasty: a prospective descriptive study.Dr M McLavertyB Gelbart, M Jingo
09h50 - 10h00Question
SESSION 50
SAAS: Combined Hip and Knee
Chairpersons: Dr M Barrow, Dr D Vermaak     
10h00 - 10h05P93: The Accuracy of Radiographic Peer Review in Identifying Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasties at Higher Risk of Early Aseptic RevisionA DymondS Learmonth, P Firer
10h05 - 10h10P94: Frequency of ICU admissions post total hip and total knee arthroplasty Dr T MoruweNL Mzayiya, SS Golele, MF Moshukwa       
10h10 - 10h15P95: From habit to hip : a study of smoking cessation and functional status in arthroplasty patients Dr D LowesMH Aftab , C Nicolaou , N Sikhauli , J Pietrzak, D Geldenhuys
10h15 - 10h20P96: Shifting patterns in HIV seroprevalance and immune status among arthroplasty patients in the era of widespread ART: a 5 year epidemiological review Dr D GeldenhuysJ Pietrzak, N Sikhauli , H Aftab
10h15 - 10h20P97: The use of highly porous 3D printed titanium acetabular cups in revision total hip arthroplasty : A systematic review and meta analysis Dr P AlmeidaG MacPherson, P Simpson, P Gaston, N Clement
10h20 - 10h30Questions
10h30 - 11h00TEA
SESSION 51
SAAS
Chairpersons: Dr J Pietrzak, Dr T Ajodha
11h00 - 11h15The Australian Arthroplasty registry Dr S Fletcher
11h15 - 11h30Revision ArthroplastyDr H Vidakovic
SESSION 52
SAAS: Hip Arthroplasty
Chairpersons: Dr K Sikhauli, Dr B Gericke
11h30 - 11h35P98: A minimum 10 year follow up of minimally invasive direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty in South Africa (5711) Dr S SteynJ Pietrzak , J Cakic, N Goga
11h35 - 11h40P99: Navigating fixation : is there a best stem for the direct anterior approach? Dr J BrenerJ Pietrzak , M Aftab, N Sikhauli, J Cakic
11h40 - 11h45P100: Stable outcomes, subtle changes : calcar resorption in uncemented collared stems in direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty Dr J BrenerJ Pietzrak, M Aftab, N Sikhauli, J Cakic
11h45 - 11h50P101: A systematic review and meta analysis on the association between HIV and osteonecrosis of the femoral head in total hip replacement Dr DJ LukumbiKS Mosiane, M Jingo, T Augustine, S Magobotha
11h50 - 11h55P102: Comparative analysis of femoral neck fracture management in South Africa: alignment with international guidelines and the case for a national policy Dr C NicolaouN SIkhauli, A Sekeitto, L Mokete, J Pietrzak
11h55 - 12h00Questions
12h00 - 12h30LUNCH
12h30 - 13h30SAOA Prize Giving and Awards
SESSION 53
SAAS: Prosthetic Joint Infection
Chairpersons: Dr J Pietrzak, Dr B Gericke
13h35 - 13h40P18: Prosthetic joint infection in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty - an almost non existant entity in the UNI-VERSE Dr H WilsonCR Oosthuizen
13h40 - 13h45P104: The outcomes of intracapsular femoral neck fractures in HIV positive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa Dr C NicolaouN Sikhauli, L Mokete, J Pietrezak, A Sekeitto
13h45 - 13h50P105: The prevelance of prosthetic joint infections (PJI) in haemophillic patients in our institution Dr N MalepfanaP Kgagudi, J Mahlangu, N Sikhauli
13h50 - 14h00Questions
SESSION 54
SAAS: Registrar session
Chairpersons: Dr J Pietrzak, Dr T Ajodha
14h00-15h00Case based discussion on hip arthroplasty Dr J Pietzrak, Dr T Ajodha

Venue 2 | Amber

THURSDAY - 04 September 2025
Venue 2 - Parallel (Amber)
TimeTopicPresenterCo-Authors
07h30 - 08h00REGISTRATION
BONE SA WORKSHOP
08h00 - 09h00Preserving Strength, Enhancing Safety: A New Approach to Tendon AllograftsProf T Le Roux, Dr M Mogari, M Steyn
SESSION 555
SAOA Mentoring
Chairpersons: Dr M Thiart
09h00 - 10h30Ask Me Anything: Ortho EditionMentors and Mentees (Open to All)
10h30 - 11h00TEA
SESSION 56
Private Practice
Chairpersons: Dr J McAllister, Dr M Maritz
11h00 - 11h20Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Optimizing Consultations & Patient ManagementDr S Strydom
11h20 - 11h30Discussion & Questions
11h30 - 11h50AI Scribes: A Curse or a Blessing? Ethical Reflections on the Future of Clinical Documentation in Orthopaedics Dr S Smith
11h50 - 12h00Discussion & Questions
12h00 - 12h30LUNCH
12h30 - 13h30Session in Venue 1
SESSION 57
SAOA Medicolegal
Chairpersons: Dr J McAllister, Dr M Human
13h30 - 13h50The role of mediation in dealing with adverse outcomes – Mark Human Dr M Human
13h50 - 13h55Question
13h55 - 14h15AI, Robotics and decision making: Who’s accountable? Dr J McAllister
14h15 - 14h20Question
14h20 - 14h40An attorney’s guide to navigating medico-legal reporting pitfalls. I Sieberhagen
14h40 - 14h45Questions
14h45 - 15h10The orthopaedic surgeon as expert witness: when your opinion becomes evidenceJP Ellis
15h10 - 15h15Questions
15h15 - 15h355 legal pitfalls in orthopaedics and how to avoid themW Oosthuizen
15h35 - 15h40Questions

Venue 3 | Ruby

THURSDAY - 04 September 2025
Venue 3 - Parallel (Ruby)
TimeTopicPresenterCo-Authors
07h30 - 08h00REGISTRATION
SESSION 58
SAPOS/SAFSA
Chairpersons: Prof J Du Toit, Dr J Jonck
08h00 - 08h20Biomechanics of the paediatric footDr V Mosca
08h20 - 08h35Metatarsus AdductusDr M Thiart
08h35 - 08h50Neuromuscular conditions affecting the foot and ankleProf A Horn
08h50 - 09h00Discussion
SESSION 59
SAPOS/SAFSA
Chairpersons: Dr D Simmons, Dr Z Mayet
09h00 - 09h15Pes Planus – An approach to assessmentDr Y Ramguthy
09h15 - 09h35Tarsal coalitions – size doesn’t matterDr V Mosca
09h35 - 09h50Neglected ClubfootProf J Du Toit
09h50 - 10h10Cavovarus foot deformitiesDr V Mosca
10h10 - 10h20The accessory navicularDr F Louw
10h20 - 10h30Discussion
10h30 - 11h00TEA
SESSION 60
SAPOS/SAFSA
Chairpersons: Dr Y Ramguthy, Dr M Tladi
11h00 - 11h15Sports injuries in childrenDr Z Mayet
11h15 - 11h30Severs disease and other overuse syndromes of the footDr J Jonck
11h30 - 11h45Osteochondritis dissecans of the foot and ankle in childrenDr S Dix-Peek
11h45 - 12h00Discussion
12h00 - 12h30LUNCH
12h30 - 13h30Session in venue 1
SESSION 61a
SAPOS/SAFSA : Debate
Adjudicator: Dr S Dix-Peek, Dr De Kok
14h00 - 14h45Debate: The use of arthroresis screws for flatfoot in children and adolescentsFor: Dr B Socutshana
Against: Dr T Joseph
SESSION 61b
SAPOS/SAFSA : Debate
Adjudicator: Dr P Mare, Dr van Zyl
14h45 - 15h30Debate: Timing of surgery in juvenile hallux valgus. We should wait for skeletal maturityFor: Dr Pule
Against: Dr J Mofokeng
15h30 - 16h30SAFSA AGM

Venue 4 | Amethyst

THURSDAY - 04 September 2025
Venue 4 - Parallel (Amethyst)
TimeTopicPresenterCo-Authors
07h30 - 08h00REGISTRATION
SESSION 62
SASS: Registrar Session
Chairpersons: Dr S Miseer
08h00 - 09h00SASS: SPINES REGISTRAR Session S Miseer
SESSION 63
SASS: ELECTIVE SPINAL SURGERY SESSION
Chairpersons: Dr S Miseer
09h00 - 09h10P9: A Retrospective Cohort to assess the Effect of Pre-operative Modified Zung Depression Index Scores (MZDI) on Post-operative Outcomes in patients undergoing Transforaminal Lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for Lumbar Degenerative DiseaseDr L NaudeR King, M Burger
09h10 - 09h20P108: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion vs transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion – a retrospective review of outcomes achieved in patients with isolated L5/S1 pathologyDr J MullajeeE Geldenhuys, M Burger, PR King
09h20 - 09h30P109: Bertolotti's Syndrome: A Case Series Highlighting Diagnostic Challenges and Clinical InsightsDr A YounusI Ravat
09h30 - 09h40P110: Post-Operative Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review.Dr S BhikaF Ukunda
09h40 - 09h50Questions
09h50 - 10h00P111: Scoliosis surgery, post-operative pain-management strategies.Dr V Naidoo
10h00 - 10h10P112: Spine Surgery During PregnancyDr Z KhozaM Tlhabane, F Ukunda
10h10 - 10h20P113: Technical Considerations in Uniportal Endoscopic Discectomy – Optimising Outcomes Through Refined ApproachesDr A Younus
10h20 - 10h30Questions
10h30 - 11h00TEA
SESSION 64
SASS: INFECTION
Chairpersons: Dr F Sukati
11h00 - 11h10P114: What is the best method of assessment of response (clinical/ serological/ radiological) to conservative treatment in spinal tuberculosis - literature review and international consensusProf R Dunn
11h10 - 11h20P115: How long should drug therapy be given in patients responding well to anti-tubercular medications - literature review and international consensusProf R Dunn
11h20 - 11h40Questions
11h40 - 12h00Keynote AddressDr F Ukunda
12h00 - 12h30LUNCH
12h30 - 13h30Session in venue 1
SESSION 65
SASS: Free papers and Trauma Case Discussions
Chairpersons: Dr N Kruger
13h30 - 13h40P116: Zama Zamas in the city of gold: the trauma and public health burden on a Johannesburg Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Unit.Dr V Naidoo
13h40 - 13h50P117: The radiological and functional outcomes of THORACO-LUMBAR Spine flexion/distraction injuries treated with posterior-only fixation at at a tertiary academic hospitalDr M Pule
13h50 - 14h00P15: Mortality Following Surgical Management of Traumatic Sub-Axial Cervical Spine Injuries in a South African Tertiary Centre.Dr K SondovanaA Puddu, PH Mare
14h00 - 14h10P119: Cervical Spine Injuries in Rugby Players – A Case Series of 15 PatientsDr A YounusM Aftab, V Mordi
14h10 - 14h20Questions
14h20 - 14h30P12: Cervical bifacet dislocation, is anterior cervical discectomy and fusion only enough?Dr F MunetsiR Dunn, N Kruger
14h30 - 14h40P121: Two-Year Outcomes of Sacral Fracture Surgery: Evaluating Clinical Success and Functional RecoveryDr A YounusI Ravat
14h40 - 14h50P122: Rethinking the post operative protocol following anterior cervical surgery, outcomes from a tertiary orthopaedic spinal unit?Dr C Van StadenM van Heukelum, V Gezengana
14h50 - 15h00Questions
15h00 - 16h00Trauma Case Discussions Panel Members
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