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Research and Publications

Published work on hip and knee surgery, joint replacement and recovery.

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Publications by Dr Pietrzak and colleagues

Orthopedic Reviews · 2026

Peri-operative nutrition in femoral neck fracture arthroplasty: a pragmatic framework to mitigate dual-hit catabolism and improve outcomes

Leonard Muhango, Dyllan B. Geldenhuys, Nena Elebo, Winifred Mukiibi, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli and Jurek R.T. Pietrzak

Nutrition & recovery

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Orthopedic Reviews · 2026

Fractured Truths: A Collected Review of Modern Insights on Femoral Neck Fracture Management

Jurek Rafal Tomasz Pietrzak, Dyllan Brett Geldenhuys, Caterina Nicolaou, Nnenna Elebo and Nkhodiseni Sikhauli

Hip fractures

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EFORT Open Reviews · 2026

Orthostatic intolerance following total joint arthroplasty remains a significant barrier to successful same-day discharge: a narrative review of an underreported complication

Papa Kyei, Mabua Chuene, Jurek RT Pietrzak, Allan Roy Sekeitto, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Lipalo Mokete and Collen Nkosi

Recovery after joint replacement

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EFORT Open Reviews · 2026

The routine use of skin traction in patients with femoral neck fractures awaiting arthroplasty: a narrative review

Ismail Ravat, Allan Roy Sekeitto, Laine Alexander, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Lipalo Mokete and Jurek R T Pietrzak

Hip fractures

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Orthopedic Reviews · 2026

Cancer and total hip arthroplasty: a narrative review of clinical intersections, challenges and outcomes

Winifred Mukiibi, Kehlin Moodley, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli and Jurek R.T. Pietrzak

Hip replacement after cancer

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Orthopedic Reviews · 2026

Clean air, safe joints: optimizing operating theatre air quality to reduce surgical site and periprosthetic joint infections

Jurek Rafal Tomasz Pietrzak, Dyllan Brett Geldenhuys, Allan Roy Sekeitto, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli and Lipalo Mokete

Joint replacement infection

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South African Orthopaedic Journal · 2026

What is the current consensus among orthopaedic surgeons in South Africa regarding robotic-assisted surgery in total joint arthroplasty?

Richard P Almeida, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Lipalo Mokete, Allan Sekeitto and Jurek Pietrzak

Robotic-assisted surgery

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Orthopedic Reviews · 2025

Periprosthetic joint infection: a multifaceted burden undermining arthroplasty success

Mohammad H.S. Aftab, Troye Joseph, Richard Almeida, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli and Jurek R.T. Pietrzak

Joint replacement infection

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South African Orthopaedic Journal · 2024

Advancements in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategies for total hip arthroplasty: a comprehensive narrative review

Dyllan B Geldenhuys, Richard P Almeida, Bayanda Ndindwa, Nkhodiseni Sikhuli, Nabila Goga and Jurek RT Pietrzak

Blood clot prevention

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Disability and Rehabilitation · 2024

Cardiometabolic disease risk in relation to objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in South African adults with knee and hip osteoarthritis

Yusuf Suleiman Kaoje, Lipalo Mokete, Chloe Dafkin, Jurek Pietrzak, Khodi Sikhauli, Emmanuel Frimpong and Rebecca M. Meiring

Activity and joint health

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EFORT Open Reviews · 2023

Staphylococcus aureus colonization and periprosthetic joint infection in patients undergoing elective total joint arthroplasty: a narrative review

Michael de Buys, Krisantha Moodley, Josip Nenad Cakic and Jurek R T Pietrzak

Joint replacement infection

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East African Orthopaedic Journal · 2023

Short-term outcomes in obese patients undergoing anterior minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty

Nabila Goga, Jurek R.T. Pietrzak, I. Cassimjee, S.K. Magobotha and Josip N. Cakic

Hip replacement in heavier patients

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EFORT Open Reviews · 2021

The draining surgical wound post total hip and knee arthroplasty: what are my options? A narrative review

Richard Peter Almeida, Lipalo Mokete, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Allan Roy Sekeitto and Jurek Pietrzak

Wound healing

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EFORT Open Reviews · 2021

The management of displaced femoral neck fractures: a narrative review

Allan Roy Sekeitto, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Dick Ronald van der Jagt, Lipalo Mokete and Jurek R.T. Pietrzak

Hip fractures

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SICOT-J · 2021

The management of displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures at a Sub-Saharan academic hospital

Winifred Mukiibi, Zia Maharaj, Allan Roy Sekeitto, Lipalo Mokete and Jurek Rafal Tomasz Pietrzak

Hip fractures

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SICOT-J · 2020

The seroprevalence of HIV in patients undergoing lower limb Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) in South Africa

Zia Maharaj, Jurek Rafal Tomasz Pietrzak, Nkhodiseni Sikhauli, Dick van de Jagt and Lipalo Mokete

Joint replacement in South Africa

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Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery · 2020

Post-operative oral chemoprophylaxis in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy mitigates VTE risk with a low side-effect profile

Wesley A.M. Verhoogt, Jurek R.T. Pietrzak, Olufemi R. Ayeni and Josip N. Cakic

Blood clot prevention

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Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment · 2018

Hip Arthroscopy: A Narrative Review of the Current Literature

JRT Pietrzak, MJ Donaldson, B Kayani, FE Rowan and FS Haddad

Hip preservation

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Research and Publications

Publications by Dr Pietrzak and colleagues

Peri-operative nutrition in femoral neck fracture arthroplasty: a pragmatic framework to mitigate dual-hit catabolism and improve outcomes

Fractured Truths: A Collected Review of Modern Insights on Femoral Neck Fracture Management

Orthostatic intolerance following total joint arthroplasty remains a significant barrier to successful same-day discharge: a narrative review of an underreported complication

The routine use of skin traction in patients with femoral neck fractures awaiting arthroplasty: a narrative review

Cancer and total hip arthroplasty: a narrative review of clinical intersections, challenges and outcomes

Clean air, safe joints: optimizing operating theatre air quality to reduce surgical site and periprosthetic joint infections

What is the current consensus among orthopaedic surgeons in South Africa regarding robotic-assisted surgery in total joint arthroplasty?

Periprosthetic joint infection: a multifaceted burden undermining arthroplasty success

Advancements in venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategies for total hip arthroplasty: a comprehensive narrative review

Cardiometabolic disease risk in relation to objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour in South African adults with knee and hip osteoarthritis

Staphylococcus aureus colonization and periprosthetic joint infection in patients undergoing elective total joint arthroplasty: a narrative review

Short-term outcomes in obese patients undergoing anterior minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty

The draining surgical wound post total hip and knee arthroplasty: what are my options? A narrative review

The management of displaced femoral neck fractures: a narrative review

The management of displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures at a Sub-Saharan academic hospital

The seroprevalence of HIV in patients undergoing lower limb Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) in South Africa

Post-operative oral chemoprophylaxis in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy mitigates VTE risk with a low side-effect profile

Hip Arthroscopy: A Narrative Review of the Current Literature

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