Dr Jason du Plessis
Dr du Plessis completed his medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Cape Town in 2011, graduating with First Class Honours. Upon completing his internship, he returned to Gauteng to complete his internship at Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa Hospitals. After that, he served community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in the Department of General Surgery and the Intensive Care Unit.
Services
Sports Injuries and Others
Paediatric Orthopaedics
FAQ
When should you see an orthopaedic surgeon?
In addition to treating injuries, orthopaedic surgeons could be able to aid in injury prevention. A few signs indicate when to consult an orthopaedic surgeon like Dr du Plessis, such as persistent discomfort, restricted range of motion, problems with movement, injuries, and the inability to carry out everyday tasks.
PUBLICATIONS
Assessment of the Reliability and Reproducibility of the Langenskiöld
Classification in Blount’s Disease
DU PLESSIS J, Firth GB, Robertson A. Assessment of the reliability and reproducibility of the Langenskiöld classification in Blount's disease. Journal of Pediatric orthopedics. Part B. 2019 Nov 12.
The Impact of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on orthopaedic trauma admissions in a central academic hospital in Johannesburg
Foster M, Du Plessis J, Jansen van Vuuren M, Jingo M, Pietrzak JR. The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on orthopaedic trauma admissions in a central academic hospital in Johannesburg. SA Orthopaedic Journal. 2022;21(2):70-5.
Short term results following two stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection
DU PLESSIS, J et al. Short-term results following two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection. South African Orthopaedic Journal, [S.l.], v. 19, n. 2, p. 64-69, may 2020
Comparison of visual estimations of distal radius fracture radiographic parameters between different levels of orthopaedic doctors.
Naidoo V, Milner B, du Plessis J. SA Orthop J. 2025;24(1):26-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8309/2025/v24n1a4