Procedures and Conditions

Dr van Zyl’s practice is focused on conditions of the upper limb, including the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Dr van Zyl is happy to treat traumatic conditions of the upper limb, including fractures, tendon, ligament and nerve injuries.

Hand & Wrist

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (endoscopic and open surgery)

  • Dupuytren’s disease 

  • Trigger finger

  • Ganglions

  • Finger deformity

  • Arthritis (fusion / joint replacement)

  • Wrist arthroscopy

  • Wrist stabilisation / ligament reconstruction

  • Post traumatic conditions

Elbow

  • Ulnar nerve pathology (cubital tunnel syndrome)

  • Tennis elbow / Golfer’s elbow

  • Distal Biceps surgery

  • Elbow arthritis 

  • Elbow stabilisation 

Shoulder

  • Shoulder Replacement

  • Rotator cuff pathology/tears

  • Shoulder arthroscopy

  • AC Joint injuries

  • Shoulder impingement

Trauma

  • Ligament and tendon repairs

  • Lacerations and nail bed injuries 

  • Nerve and vascular repairs, including microsurgery

  • Fractures of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder