About Dr Odette Koch
Dr Odette Koch completed her undergraduate training at the University of Pretoria in 2001.
She then furthermore, completed her Master of Medicine Degree in Orthopaedic Surgery with a distinction at the University of Pretoria. After which she qualified as a Fellow of the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa in 2009.
She enjoys hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery, having published on various topics in the field of upper limb surgery. Having been actively involved in sport all her life, from athletics to road running she also treats a variety of sports-related injuries.
Her most recent study: “Grip Strength following a total wrist fusion”, won the best original research award at the South African Society for Surgery of the Hand Congress (SASSH). She was invited to attend the international hand congress in Berlin as part of the prize.
Not only does Dr Koch focus on the healing of her patients, but also ensures a safe and comfortable environment. As a matter of fact, she is a leading hand surgeon in the field of so-called Wide-Awake hand surgery (WALANT). Dr Koch strives to further her knowledge and expertise in this exclusive field.
Dr Koch’s consultation fees are according to most medical aids’ rates.
Dr Odette Koch's Academic Achievements
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED |
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Degree/Diploma |
Field of study |
Higher education institution |
Year |
Distinctions |
| MBChB | UP | 2001 | ||
| MMED | Ortho | UP | 2009 | MMED |
| FC(Orth)SA | Ortho | Colleges of Medicine of SA | 2009 | |
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Courses presented |
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Course |
Level (e.g. second year, Masters) |
Self developed (Yes or No) |
| AO Principles Course 2010- 2020 | Basic (Medical officers and junior registrars in Orthopaedic Training) | No |
| AO Advances Course 2012; 2013 | Advanced (Senior Registrars and Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons) | No |
| AO Faculty Meeting 2012 | Advanced | Yes |
| AO Faculty Education Program 2013 | Advanced | No |
| SASSH Refresher Course 2011; 2017 | Advanced | Yes |
| SAOA Congress Instructional Course 2018 | Advanced | Yes |
TEACHING OUTPUTS
Educational publications and products
1. Koch O, Le Roux TLB. Tissue Banking in South Africa: Donor profile, selection and Safety. South African Orthopaedic Journal(SAOJ) 2006 (5) 2: 28-32
2. Koch O, Visser A. Intraneural bleeding of the ulnar nerve in a haemophilic patient: Case report and a guide to orthopaedic management. SAOJ 2009 (8) 3: 79-84
3. Koch O, Du Plessis A, Olorunju S, McLoughlin H, Le Roux TLB. Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis following Shoulder Replacement Surgery: A Prospective Study. SAOJ 2017 (16) 4: 33-39
4. Du Plessis CP, Koch O, Le Roux TLB, Janse van Rensburg C. Indications for Surgical Reinterventions following Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Audit from 2006 to 2015. SAOJ 2017 (16) 4: 28- 32
5. Intraneural bleeding of the ulnar nerve in a haemophilic patient: Case report. Poster ; SAOA Congress Drakensberg 2009
6. Koch O, Alexander A, Olorunju S, McLoughlin H, Le Roux TLB. Grip Strength Following Total Wrist Arthrodesis Using the Same Hand as Reference: A Prospective Study. SAOJ 2019 (18) 4: 41-45
Membership of national and international bodies
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Dr Odette Koch - Affiliations
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Pretoria East Hospital Suite M 33 C/o Garsfonteinweg & Netcare Road Moreleta Park, 0044
Practice Hours
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