Dr. Etienne Maritz

Orthopaedic surgeon with special interest in knees.

MBChB (Pret), MMed (Orth) (Pret), FC Orth (SA)
Pr No. 0344400

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More About Dr. Maritz

Dr Etienne Maritz is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon practising full-time at Montana hospital, Pretoria. He qualified at the University of Pretoria and is a member of the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).
He specialises in knee related problems and injuries, sports injuries and orthopaedic trauma.
He is a firm believer in continuous medical education. He attends congresses regularly to stay up to date and to supply his patients with a wide range of modern treatment options. He endeavours to provide initial conservative treatment and if a procedure is needed the least invasive option is selected.
He is extensively trained in the full operative spectrum but has a special interest in minimal invasive surgery.

The most important thing you have to maintain is your health, you deserve to be pain free.

What Our Practice Offers

Dr Etienne is part of the MOSSIE (Montana Orthopaedic & Spinal Specialist Institute of Excellence) unit and regularly provides emergency orthopaedic care to new and existing patients. We aim to provide continuity of care for 365 days a year.

Total Knee Replacements

A surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material.

Knee Arthroscopy

A surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint using a specialized camera.

Partial Knee Replacement

A surgery to replace the partially damaged area in the knee.

Emergency Orthopaedic Procedures

Emergency orthopaedic care includes acute trauma care and urgent general orthopaedic care
delivered in hospital emergency rooms.

Hip Replacements

A procedure in which a painful hip joint with arthritis is replaced with an artificial joint.

Ligament Repairs and Reconstruction

A treatment for a complete tear of a knee ligament that results in instability in the knee.

Knee Infiltration

An injection into the knee to alleviate pain and improve function.

Fracture Treatment

Treatment often involves resetting the bone in place and immobilising it in a cast or splint to allow time to heal. Surgical stabilization is frequently necessary.

Medical Aid Information

Dr Etienne Maritz is accredited by Discovery for replacements as well as with ICPS. The practice has payment arrangements with Discovery, Bankmed, Bonitas, Fedhealth, Medscheme, Momentum, Netcare, Polmed and is part of their Specialist network.
For other medical aids we ask as a small additional theatre fee. Pensioners do not have to pay for the additional theatre fee. You do however remain liable for codes that your medical aid does not cover.