ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
STRIDE TEAM.
A collaboration between orthopaedic surgeons and healthcare professionals to bring expertise and advanced techiques to patients.
Prof Michael Held
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Michael Held is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee surgery, including primary and revision knee replacement, ligament reconstruction, and the management of complex knee conditions and prosthetic joint infection.
His approach is firmly patient-centred, combining detailed clinical assessment with careful planning and modern surgical techniques. He works closely within multidisciplinary teams and is actively involved in teaching, research, and international collaboration, with a focus on improving outcomes in both routine and complex knee surgery.
He holds leadership roles and is actively involved in local and international knee surgery societies and interest groups.
Dr Thomas Hilton
Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thomas Hilton is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with advanced expertise in orthopaedic oncology, limb salvage surgery, and complex reconstruction. He trained at the University of Cape Town and completed specialist fellowships in orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
His practice includes complex revision joint replacement, prosthetic joint infection, tumour surgery, and reconstruction using both custom and biological techniques. He holds leadership roles in South African and international orthopaedic organisations and is actively involved in teaching, research, and multidisciplinary cancer care.
Dr Stefan Swanepoel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Stefan Swanepoel is an orthopaedic surgeon with a focused interest in hip replacement and pelvic surgery. His practice emphasises modern surgical techniques, accurate alignment, and restoring natural joint movement, while maintaining a strong focus on patient comfort and recovery.
He is known for his thoughtful, measured approach and clear communication, helping patients understand their condition, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Dr Richard von Bormann
Specialist Knee Surgeon
Richard von Bormann is a specialist knee surgeon with extensive experience in arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery.
He graduated from the University of Cape Town and completed an advanced knee surgery fellowship in Australia. He is actively involved in teaching and regularly delivers instructional lectures both locally and internationally.
His clinical interests include knee instability, meniscal preservation, osteoarthritis of the knee, and knee replacement surgery, with a strong emphasis on precision, joint preservation where possible, and durable long-term outcomes.
Dr Thane Munting
Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thane Munting is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon and founding associate of the Cape Town Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
He trained at the University of Cape Town and completed more than two years of fellowship training in the United Kingdom. His practice focuses on hip and pelvic surgery across all age groups, including joint-preserving procedures, trauma, primary hip replacement, and revision surgery.
This wide scope of practice has resulted in a deep understanding of hip and pelvic anatomy and biomechanics, allowing him to offer clear, evidence-based guidance tailored to each patient’s condition and stage of life.
Prof Michael Held
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Michael Held is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee surgery, including primary and revision knee replacement, ligament reconstruction, and the management of complex knee conditions and prosthetic joint infection.
His approach is firmly patient-centred, combining detailed clinical assessment with careful planning and modern surgical techniques. He works closely within multidisciplinary teams and is actively involved in teaching, research, and international collaboration, with a focus on improving outcomes in both routine and complex knee surgery.
He holds leadership roles and is actively involved in local and international knee surgery societies and interest groups.
Dr Thomas Hilton
Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thomas Hilton is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with advanced expertise in orthopaedic oncology, limb salvage surgery, and complex reconstruction. He trained at the University of Cape Town and completed specialist fellowships in orthopaedic oncology and joint reconstruction in South Africa and the United Kingdom.
His practice includes complex revision joint replacement, prosthetic joint infection, tumour surgery, and reconstruction using both custom and biological techniques. He holds leadership roles in South African and international orthopaedic organisations and is actively involved in teaching, research, and multidisciplinary cancer care.
Dr Stefan Swanepoel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Stefan Swanepoel is an orthopaedic surgeon with a focused interest in hip replacement and pelvic surgery. His practice emphasises modern surgical techniques, accurate alignment, and restoring natural joint movement, while maintaining a strong focus on patient comfort and recovery.
He is known for his thoughtful, measured approach and clear communication, helping patients understand their condition, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Dr Richard von Bormann
Specialist Knee Surgeon
Richard von Bormann is a specialist knee surgeon with extensive experience in arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery.
He graduated from the University of Cape Town and completed an advanced knee surgery fellowship in Australia. He is actively involved in teaching and regularly delivers instructional lectures both locally and internationally.
His clinical interests include knee instability, meniscal preservation, osteoarthritis of the knee, and knee replacement surgery, with a strong emphasis on precision, joint preservation where possible, and durable long-term outcomes.
Dr Thane Munting
Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon
Thane Munting is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon and founding associate of the Cape Town Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.
He trained at the University of Cape Town and completed more than two years of fellowship training in the United Kingdom. His practice focuses on hip and pelvic surgery across all age groups, including joint-preserving procedures, trauma, primary hip replacement, and revision surgery.
This wide scope of practice has resulted in a deep understanding of hip and pelvic anatomy and biomechanics, allowing him to offer clear, evidence-based guidance tailored to each patient’s condition and stage of life.