BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Cynthia Sathekga, a certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Elbow, Wrist, and Hand procedures, holds a distinguished fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery from the renowned Christine M. Kleinert Institute at the University of Louisville, located in Kentucky, USA. Following her fellowship, she honed her expertise at Jishuitan Hospital in Beijing, China, during 2015. There, she solidified her proficiency in Hand and Microsurgery, with a particular emphasis on addressing work-related hand injuries. Dr. Sathekga’s practice encompasses a wide spectrum of specialities, including brachial plexus surgery, burn contractures, congenital deformities, sports and occupational trauma injuries, alongside comprehensive treatment of elbow, wrist, and hand pathologies.
Dr. Sathekga’s practice is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and comprehensive patient care. Moreover, her dedication extends beyond the confines of the operating room, encompassing the broader realm of sports and occupational trauma injuries. Dr. Sathekga recognizes the profound impact such injuries can have on individuals’ lives, and she is steadfast in her mission to restore function and quality of life to her patients.
Dr. Cynthia Sathekga has dedicated over seven years to private practice, currently conducting sessions at the University of Free State. Prior to this, she contributed her expertise at the Hand Unit within Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, renowned as the third-largest hospital globally, affiliated with the University of Witwatersrand. There, she served as both a lecturer and an examiner, imparting knowledge and shaping future generations of medical professionals. Dr. Sathekga’s commitment to education extends beyond the lecture hall; she actively participates in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and spearheads various courses, notably the Microsurgery course. Embracing the ethos of accessible, high-quality healthcare, she remains actively engaged in orthopedic initiatives in Limpopo, advocating for improved medical services and outcomes in the region.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MBChB (University of Cape Town) 2004
- FCOrth (SA) 2012
- Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Christine M. Kleinert Institute 2014-2015
- Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Jishuitan Hospital, China 2015
- Harvard Surgical Leadership Program, Class of 2022
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:
- Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon- Health Professional Council of South Africa- MP0614629 (HPCSA)
- South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA)
- South African Society for Surgery of the Hand (SASSH)
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)