Shoulder Surgery
Rotator cuff repair, instability, arthritis and shoulder replacement - including MAKO robotic.
Learn moreShoulder · upper limb · robotic joint replacement
Specialist shoulder & joint surgery, powered by technology precision.
Dr Anton Julyan is a Pretoria orthopaedic surgeon and President of the South African Orthopaedic Association, with a special interest in shoulder reconstruction, MAKO robotic joint replacement and the upper limb - delivered with clear advice and patient-first care.
- Years in private practice
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- Professional leadership
- SAOA
Years in practice
National President 2025/26
Registered & affiliated with
Since 2008
In specialist private practice
About Dr Julyan
Surgical precision, delivered with empathy
Dr Anton Julyan qualified at the University of Pretoria, gaining his MMed (Orth) in 2006 after training in the upper-limb unit of 1 Military Hospital. Over 18 years in private practice at Netcare Pretoria East, he has built a special interest in shoulder reconstruction and robotic joint replacement.
- President of the SAOA - SA Orthopaedic Association, 2025/26.
- MAKO robotic & ARVIS-trained for shoulder, hip and knee replacement.
- Teaches & mentors newly qualified surgeons in arthroscopic techniques.
Treatments & Procedures
Specialist orthopaedic care
Focused expertise in the shoulder and upper limb, with robotic-assisted joint replacement for the hip and knee.
Robotic Joint Replacement
MAKO robotic-assisted hip, knee and shoulder replacement for precise, durable results.
Learn moreArthroscopy
Keyhole shoulder, elbow and knee surgery for faster, lower-impact recovery.
Learn moreElbow Surgery
Tennis & golfer's elbow, instability, stiffness and ligament reconstruction.
Learn moreHand & Wrist
Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendon and fracture care for the hand and wrist.
Learn moreFracture & Trauma
Expert fixation of shoulder, upper-limb and peri-articular fractures.
Learn moreWhy patients choose Dr Julyan
Experience, technology and care
Shoulder sub-specialist
A practice built around shoulder reconstruction and the upper limb.
Technology precision
MAKO robotic and ARVIS augmented-reality technology for accurate joint replacement.
National leadership
President of the SAOA and an active trainer of the next generation of surgeons.
Honest, clear advice
You will understand your options - and surgery is only recommended when it is right.
Precision Technology
Technology that improves accuracy
Dr Julyan uses leading robotic and augmented-reality platforms to plan and perform joint replacement with exceptional precision.
First surgeon in South Africa to use ARVIS augmented-reality navigation
Robotic-arm assisted surgery
Augmented-reality navigation
Implants & orthopaedic solutions
SA biomedical partner
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Treatment Outcomes
Before & after, shown responsibly
Drag the slider to compare a representative shoulder range-of-motion result. These are illustrative placeholders - real patient images are only ever published with explicit written consent.
Before
After
Illustrative example · results vary by patient
Our commitment to ethical imagery
- Consent first. Patient photographs are only used with signed, informed consent and can be withdrawn at any time.
- De-identified. Identifying features are never shown without explicit permission, in line with POPIA and HPCSA guidance.
- No false promises. Examples are representative, not guarantees - every recovery is individual.
Patient Experiences
In patients’ own words
Anonymised feedback from patients treated for shoulder, hand and other upper-limb conditions.
Both shoulders, movement restored
“After rotator cuff repair on both shoulders, I have full, pain-free range of movement again.”
Informed at every step
“I had a full joint replacement. I was kept well informed before and after — and the first discussion was not about operating.”
The right diagnosis and referral
“I was seen for a hip problem and, when it turned out to be a back issue rather than a hip, I was referred to the right specialist.”
Feeling returned after hand surgery
“I’d had no feeling in my hands and two trigger fingers for two years. One hand was done and the feeling came back quickly.”
Reviews are quoted from anonymised patient feedback and used with permission; identifying details have been removed. Individual results vary — every condition and recovery is different.
Credentials & Affiliations
Board leadership & hospital affiliations
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and currently President of the South African Orthopaedic Association.
South African Orthopaedic Association
President 2025–26
Health Professions Council of South Africa
Registered specialist
SA Society for Surgery of the Hand
Full member
SA Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
Full member
Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
Practising hospital
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Medical Schemes
Medical schemes accepted
The practice processes claims with most major South African medical schemes. Please confirm your cover and obtain pre-authorisation before any procedure - the rooms will gladly assist.
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Ready to move without pain?
Book a consultation with Dr Julyan and his team at Netcare Pretoria East.