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Specializing in Total hip replacement surgery, Total Knee Replacement surgery, Arthroscopic Knee and shoulder surgery. Trauma surgery.

Meet Mr Kruger

Mr Pieter Kruger is an experienced Orthopaedic surgeon based in Whakatane. He completed his studies at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and has been practicing as an Orthopaedic surgeon since 2002. 

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​Mr Kruger brings over a total of 24 years of experience in his field. He had 13 years of experience from his private practice in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He has been working at the Whakatane Hospital since 2016.  He is now working in Private practice only.

 

Now focusing on private practice since 2023, he operates at Rotorua Southern Cross Hospital and Grace Hospital in Tauranga. 

Services

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Hip

Mr. Kruger does Total Hip Replacements using the direct Anterior approach, ensuring minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and optimal outcomes for patients suffering from Osteoarthritis of the hip.  Ensuring less pain and easier rehab for patients. Less blood loss during surgery. 

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The Lateral approach is also used for Total Hip Replacements.

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Knee

Mr Kruger provides all of the latest techniques in Total Knee Replacement surgery. Mr Kruger also does Knee Arthroscopic surgery e.g. Meniscal repair, Partial Meniscectomy. ACL reconstruction surgery is also done arthroscopically.  The quadriceps tendon is usually used for the ACL graft.

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Shoulder

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery include:

Rotator cuff repair, Biceps Tenodeses, Acromioplasty,  AC resection, Labrum repair (slap or bankardt repair). 

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Caring Environment

At Mr Kruger's orthopaedic clinic, we prioritize patient comfort and well-being. The clinic is located in Whakatane, all patients from all the Bay of Plenty such as Tauranga, and Rotorua are also welcome for appointments. Dr Kruger does operations at Grace hospital in Tauranga and in Rotorua Southern Cross hospital. Our team strives to provide an exceptional healthcare experience and is dedicated to support you throughout your orthopaedic journey.

Contact

Open on:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Closed on: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday & Public holidays

35 Domain Road,

Whakatane, 3120

New Zealand

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