Specialist orthopaedic clinic

What We Treat

Specialist Orthopaedic Services

Comprehensive care for bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system — from initial diagnosis through to full recovery.

Hip & Knee Replacement

Joint Arthroplasty

Hip & Knee Replacement

Dr Babumba-Lukwago has performed more than 3,000 primary and revision arthroplasty procedures over his career. Whether you are experiencing chronic joint pain, advanced arthritis, or a failed previous replacement, he offers expert assessment and surgical care using modern techniques to restore mobility and quality of life.

  • Primary hip and knee replacement
  • Revision and complex joint replacement
  • Minimally invasive approaches where appropriate
  • Post-operative rehabilitation guidance
Fracture Management

Trauma & Fracture Care

Fracture Management

From simple fractures to complex multi-fragment injuries, Dr Babumba-Lukwago provides expert surgical and non-surgical fracture management. His extensive experience in trauma orthopaedics ensures optimal alignment, healing, and long-term function for every patient.

  • Acute fracture assessment and treatment
  • Surgical fixation of complex fractures
  • Malunion and non-union management
  • Post-fracture rehabilitation planning
Sports Injuries

Sports Orthopaedics

Sports Injuries

Sports injuries require specialist assessment to ensure full functional recovery. Dr Babumba-Lukwago diagnoses and treats a wide range of musculoskeletal sports injuries, with a focus on returning patients to their active lives as safely and quickly as possible.

  • Ligament and tendon injuries
  • Cartilage and meniscal conditions
  • Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
  • Return-to-sport planning
Spine Conditions

Spinal Orthopaedics

Spine Conditions

Dr Babumba-Lukwago assesses and treats a range of spinal conditions causing pain, stiffness, or neurological symptoms. For selective cases requiring surgical intervention, he operates in collaboration with neurosurgical and spine surgeon colleagues, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to complex spinal care.

  • Disc prolapse and nerve compression
  • Degenerative spine disease
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Collaborative surgery with neurosurgical colleagues for selective cases
Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction

Reconstructive Orthopaedics

Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction

Dr Babumba-Lukwago has a particular interest in complex orthopaedic reconstruction, including limb lengthening and deformity correction using external fixation frames. He also treats children's orthopaedic conditions, including Blount's disease and growth-related limb deformities.

  • Limb lengthening procedures
  • External fixation frame management
  • Blount's disease treatment
  • Paediatric orthopaedic conditions
Medico-Legal Reporting

RAF, Medical Reports & Independent Medicals

Medico-Legal Reporting

Dr Babumba-Lukwago provides comprehensive medico-legal services, drawing on more than 30 years of orthopaedic clinical experience. He is well versed in the requirements of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), personal injury litigation, and insurance assessments, and produces clear, evidence-based reports that withstand scrutiny in legal proceedings.

  • Road Accident Fund (RAF) orthopaedic assessments and reports
  • Independent medical examinations (IME)
  • Expert witness reports for personal injury and liability claims
  • Injury, impairment, and disability assessments
  • Pre-employment and insurance medicals
  • Second opinions and clinical record reviews
  • Medico-legal reports for attorneys and insurers

Not sure which service you need?

Book a consultation and Dr Babumba-Lukwago will assess your condition and recommend the most appropriate course of treatment.

Dr Babumba-Lukwago

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist orthopaedic care for the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Serving patients across Port Shepstone and Shelly Beach.

Our Locations

Port Shepstone Practice

Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal
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Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00

Shelly Beach Practice

Shelly Beach, KwaZulu-Natal
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Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 17:00

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Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa