Academics
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.
Frequent reviewer for Shoulder and Elbow, a UK based journal
- March 2024: Patient and Surgeon Factors Associated with a Diagnosis of Shoulder Periprosthetic Joint Infection
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July 2025: Evolving Surgical Strategies for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Review of Biomechanical and Clinical Outcomes
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January 2026: Safety and Complications of Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Over 90 Years Old: A Retrospective Analysis
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.
Shoulder and elbow function following plate versus antegrade intramedullary nail fixation for middle third humerus shaft fractures
Kazee, N., Steyn, S., Ford, T., & Du Plessis, J. (2025). Clinical and radiographic outcomes following plate versus antegrade intramedullary nail fixation for middle third humerus shaft fractures. East African Orthopaedic Journal, 19(2), 72–77. https://doi.org/10.4314/eaoj.v19i2.4
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
Short term outcomes of a loop and tack intra-articular long head of biceps tenodesis.
Dawadi PR, du Plessis J. Short‑term outcomes of a loop and tack intra‑articular long head of biceps tenodesis. J Arthrosc Jt Surg 0;0:0.
Frequent reviewer for Shoulder and Elbow, a UK based journal
- March 2024: Patient and Surgeon Factors Associated with a Diagnosis of Shoulder Periprosthetic Joint Infection
- July 2025: Evolving Surgical Strategies for Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Comprehensive Review of Biomechanical and Clinical Outcomes
- January 2026: Safety and Complications of Primary Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Patients Over 90 Years Old: A Retrospective Analysis
- Supervisor of numerous specialist Masters Theses for Wits university Orthopaedic Surgery Department
