Amputees can benefit greatly from having a spare prosthesis. Heinrich Grimsehl discusses Talk to a patient about a “spare prosthesis” and their face lights up! Talk to a funder about the same thing and it feels like you just opened a fridge door. You get responses like: “But surely the […]
Amputee Corner
Affordable prosthesis in Western Cape
If you are amputated in the Western Cape and make use of the government services to obtain a prosthesis, what can you expect? Heinrich Grimsehl investigated and was pleasantly surprised The Western Cape Department of Health Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre services thousands of people every year to make their assistive […]
Painful prosthesis
Not living your best life even after your amputation? It could have something to do with the treatment protocol used. Heinrich Grimsehl provides some insights An amputation is traumatic. You must deal with the change in body image and your new level of mobility or disability, depending on your […]
Surprise breakaway
A family holiday to Hoedspruit surprised Heinrich Grimsehl with exquisite accommodation and an unexpected owner For July, my family, along with several other couples and their children, had planned a breakaway over the school holiday. Unfortunately, the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and the resulting travel restrictions stopped […]
Stepping into the future
Netcare has implemented an electronic medical record system, CareOn, which has enabled staff to have a truly patient-centric approach to treatment. Heinrich Grimsehl explains In 2018, Netcare embarked on a journey to digitise clinical records. This would provide patients with the best and safest care. Only a year later, by […]
From strength to strength
Every so often, someone completely inspiring crosses our path. HEINRICH GRIMSEHL shares the story of one patient who continues to amaze Meet Louisa Brown: Wife, mother of twins, Christian counsellor, fitness fanatic, professional photographer, Rottweiler breeder, and … oh yes, I almost forgot, transfemoral (above-the-knee) amputee. In 2002, Louisa lost […]
Prosthesis only the tip of the iceberg
For HEINRICH GRIMSEHL rehabilitation is much more than simply fitting a patient for a prosthesis. He shares his thoughts What is a rehabilitation protocol and why is it so important? This is better explained by an example. Let’s say for example your leg was amputated below the knee, the wound […]
Dangers of Dr Google
With so much information available online, it can be difficult to pick the right products and solutions for you. HEINRICH GRIMSEHL points out the value of consulting the specialists Recently I visited a rehabilitation doctor’s consultation room. On her desk was a coffee mug with the following words on it: “Please […]
Dealing with the shock of amputation
It is traumatic to lose a limb, but there is also hope. Heinrich Grimsehl speaks to a few amputees Usually, if somebody asks you what is the worst thing that could happen to you, amputation rates among the top three. The idea of giving up part of your body can […]
Making fishers of men
With a little determination and creativity, a dream to fish was realised and a life-long friendship was formed Durban, 2000. “There is a wit ou in a wheelchair waiting to see you outside. He doesn’t want to come in. He’s in a hurry.” These were the words from my lab […]