Dr NM van der Berg Orthopaedic Surgeon

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at Life Empangeni Private Hospital,

Garden Clinic

Welcome

Dr van der Berg is an Orthopaedic Surgeon servicing the Zululand Region. This rooms are based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, Garden Clinic, in Empangeni. He is also affliated with RBMI, and Netcare, the Bay Hospital.

Quality Care

We do a comprehensive assessment with surgery being the last resort.

Experienced Doctor

Dr van der Berg specializes in Orthopaedic trauma, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot Pathology.

Comprehensive Care

We work as a team to ensure you have the best possible outcome. Our team compromises of Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists and Orthotists to name a few.

Committed to Restoring your Function

Orthopaedic Trauma

An external force that causes severe injury such as Fractures/ Broken Bones, Sprains and Strains.

Knee Arthroscopy

A minimally invasive surgical procedure to assess and manage painful knee joints.

Hip Replacements and Knee Replacements

Arthritis is a very common compliant and results in chronic hip and knee pain.

Shoulder and Elbow Pathology

Shoulder and elbow pain could be due to repetitive sporting or overuse injuries, which can be assessed and treated.

A Friendly practice that is committed
to your health

Bringing Movement back into your life

Are you experiencing pain or loss of motion in a joint? You could have an orthopaedic injury. Why not book an appointment to have yourself assessed.

Many people do not seek medical help because they feel that surgery is their only option.

At our practice you will receive a comprehensive assessment. Thereafter, your diagnosis will be explained to you. All treatment options will then be discussed, with surgery being the absolute last resort.

If you would like more information about common orthopaedic conditions, please select the below button.

Orthopaedics - The Science of Movement

The term Orthopaedics was introduced in 1741 and has come a long way since then. There has been tremendous technological advances in Orthopaedics in the last 20 years. Some of the common conditions include: