Bio

Dr Shameem Ahmed Osman is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with more than 30 years in private practice. He specialises in shoulder surgery, sports injury management, arthroscopic procedures, and reconstructive orthopaedics. After qualifying through the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he completed advanced orthopaedic training and obtained the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons in Orthopaedics South Africa. Dr Osman has extensive expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, instability procedures, and knee reconstructive surgery. As founder of the KZN Shoulder Institute, he is dedicated to advancing orthopaedic education through fellowship programmes and international training. He continues to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care while serving as an international teacher and instructor in shoulder surgery.