Invited Plenaries

We are delighted to confirm the following plenary speakers for the WOSRD2021:

-- Arthroplasty: Prof S.K. Magobotha/Prof C. Frey

-- Spine: Prof M. Lukhele/Dr F. Ukunda

-- Trauma: Dr S. van Deventer

-- Foot and Ankle: Prof N. Saragas

-- Paediatrics: Prof A. Robertson

-- Hands: Dr T. Sefeane

-- Tumors & Sepsis: Dr Z. Linda/Dr P. Kgagudi

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Professor M. Lukhele

Professor Mkhululi Lukhele was born in Johannesburg (Alexandra) and grew up in Swaziland. Professor Lukhele did part one of his Bachelor of Science in Swaziland and part two in Botswana before he joined MEDUNSA for his medical degree. He is an Orthopaedic surgeon by training and specialised in Spine Surgery. Professor Lukhele joined the University of the Witwatersrand in December 2002 as Head of Orthopaedics Department at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital. He also served as the academic Head of Orthopaedics at the University of the Witwatersrand for 10 years. Professor Lukhele is involved in clinical research focusing on spinal tuberculosis, trauma and spine deformities. After taking the position of head of division of Orthopaedics at CMJAH his other research focused on clinical pathways and access to quality Orthopaedic care. This research has had a great significance in driving patient centred care and safety in Orthopaedics as well as stimulating in engagement in Orthopaedic outreach activities. As a member of National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa he is involved in research related to osteoporosis and fragility fractures which is becoming an increasing silent killer and cost driver in the developing countries.

 

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