Mr L Van Niekerk
Qualifications
MB ChB, FRCS (Ed), FRCS (Orth)
GMC number: 3400988
Practising since: 1987
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Knee surgery
Consultation times
- By arrangement
- Overview
About
Mr van Niekerk is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee and ankle sports injuries. With over 30 years’ experience, Mr Van Niekerk has treated patients at all levels, from recreational athletes to elite and professional sports people.
He works closely with a network of physiotherapists to provide complete rehabilitation programmes, supporting recovery and safe return to activity.
Mr van Niekerk provides expert assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of knee and ankle conditions, helping patients reduce pain, improve movement and return to sport or daily activities.
Areas of expertise
Mr Van Niekerk treats both acute sports injuries and long-term conditions, including:
- Ligament injuries (including ACL and PCL tears)
- Meniscus (cartilage) tears
- Knee and ankle instability
- Cartilage damage and joint problems
- Arthritis affecting the knee and ankle
He specialises in arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery and ligament reconstruction of the knee and ankle. His procedures include:
Knee surgery
- Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
- ACL and PCL reconstruction
- Meniscus repair
- Cartilage repair and transplantation
- Treatment of patella (kneecap) instability
Ankle surgery
- Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
- Ligament repair and reconstruction
- Cartilage repair and transplantation
- Ankle fusion for arthritis
- Tendon repair and reconstruction
Mr van Niekerk has a clinic at Nuffield Health Tees on a weekly basis and he sees private, medically insured and NHS patients.
Other interests
- Knee General: Arthroscopy (key hole surgery), Meniscus tear, Arthritis
- Knee Ligaments: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL), Multiligament reconstruction, Patella (knee cap) Instability
- Knee Cartilage: Cartilage repair, Cartilage Transplantation, Osteochondritis Dissecans repair
- Ankle General: Arthroscopy(key hole surgery), cartilage Repair and Transplantation Arthritis, Arthroscopic Ankle Fusion
- Ankle Ligaments: Ligament repair and Reconstruction
- Ankle Tendons: Repair, Reconstruction and Transplantation
Treatments and tests offered by Mr L Van Niekerk at Nuffield Health
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Keller's arthroplasty
- Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
- Meniscectomy (meniscus tear surgery)
Locations Mr L Van Niekerk works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Van Niekerk lectures nationally and internationally on ligament reconstruction and cartilage repair of the knee and ankle. He has published widely on the surgical management of patella instability (kneecap dislocation) and ligament deficiency of the sports injured ankle.
Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Fellow of the British Orthopaedic Association
- Fellow of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee
Other posts held
- Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery - South Tees NHS Trust (Friarage Hospital, Northallerton)
Insurers Mr L Van Niekerk works with
Mr L Van Niekerk works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Bupa
- AXA Health
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Cigna
- Healix
Declaration
Mr L Van Niekerk does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr L Van Niekerk does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr L Van Niekerk does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.