Franz Snyman

11/06/2026

Severe joint pain doesn't have to be your normal.

Dr Franz Snyman explains why hip and knee replacement surgery is one of the most life-changing procedures in orthopaedics and why the right timing makes all the difference.

📞 011 593 4469 | 📍Johannesburg Surgical Hospital

JointReplacement | HipReplacement | KneeReplacement | DrFranzSnyman | OrthopaedicSurgeon

03/06/2026

A bone tumour diagnosis can feel overwhelming — but for many patients, losing a limb is not inevitable.

Limb salvage surgery combines meticulous tumour removal with advanced reconstruction techniques, offering patients the best possible chance of preserving both their limb and their quality of life.

Successful outcomes require far more than surgery alone. It takes a dedicated multidisciplinary team, advanced planning, precise diagnosis, carefully coordinated neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment where required, and an experienced orthopaedic specialist with expertise in bone and soft tissue tumours to guide every step of the journey.

Bone tumours often present as a painless lump or swelling. In some cases, they may cause pain that seems out of proportion to what might have caused it. A simple X-ray can often reveal the true nature of the problem and help guide further investigation by an expert.

That's exactly the level of care and expertise Dr Franz Snyman brings to every patient.

If something has been bothering you, don't ignore it. Early assessment can make all the difference.

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📍 Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, Northcliff

LimbSalvage | BoneTumour | OrthopaedicOncology | DrFranzSnyman | JohannesburgSurgicalHospital | Northcliff

30/05/2026

From a niggling knee to something more complex — Dr Franz Snyman treats it all.

His areas of expertise include:

🦴 Hip & Knee Replacements
🏃 Sports Injuries
🩹 Fracture Care
🔬 Bone Tumours & Limb Salvage
🔍 Joint Arthroscopy
🦠 Bone Sepsis
🦵 Revision Arthroplasty
🩺 General Orthopaedic Care

Expert care for injuries, joint pain, mobility concerns, and complex orthopaedic conditions.

Your next step to better mobility and joint health starts here.

📞 011 593 4469
📧 [email protected]
📍 Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, Northcliff

28/05/2026

Meet Dr. Franz Snyman - Orthopaedic Specialist 👋

Originally from Randburg, Dr. Snyman graduated from the University of the Free State before completing his internship in Bloemfontein and gaining international experience in North Wales.

His passion for reconstructive surgery and arthroplasty led to a special interest in tumour and limb preservation surgery.

In 2005, he worked alongside Dr. Keith Hosking at the Cape Town Bone Tumour Unit, and in 2006 he was awarded a Fellowship at the Orthopaedic Oncology Unit of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, UK - one of the world’s leading centres for bone tumour surgery.

Today, Dr. Snyman brings this wealth of expertise to patients at Johannesburg Surgical Hospital in Northcliff, with a focus on:

🦴 Orthopaedic Oncology & Limb Salvage
🔬 Bone Sepsis (Osteomyelitis & Septic Arthritis)
🦵 Primary & Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
🩺 General Orthopaedics & Trauma

Dedicated to providing specialised orthopaedic care with experience grounded in both local and international training.

📞 011 593 4469
📧 [email protected]
📍 Johannesburg Surgical Hospital, Second Floor, Suite 6

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