The Kate Turkington Show | EP05 | Revolutionizing Knee Surgery: Robots Are Changing the Game in SA

Kate Turkington opens with one of her classic storytelling moments — the tale of dashing Oxford student-turned-war hero Sandy Pringle — before pivoting to modern-day marvels in South Africa. She sits down with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Barrow to unpack the groundbreaking arrival of robot-assisted knee replacement surgery on the continent. From accuracy within half a millimeter to a personalized approach for every patient, this episode blends history, humanity, and cutting-edge medical innovation.