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Shoulder Surgery

DR NM van der Berg, an Orthopaedic Surgeon does an Extensive Assessment, which involves History Taking, an Examination, and the appropriate Imaging to determine the Cause of your Pain and the Severity of the Condition. Once a Diagnosis is made and Non-Surgical Options are Not Enough, will he Consider Surgery.

The Following are Some of the Shoulder Surgeries Dr NM van der Berg Offers:

Rotator Cuff Repair

The rotator cuff is made up by a group of 4 muscles. The rotator cuff provides stabilty to the joint. In this procedure, the tears in the Rotator cuff are repaired, thus stabilizing the shoulder joint.

Shoulder Arthroscopy

This procedure is a minimally invasive procedure. A small camera and instruments are used to visualize and treat conditions inside the shoulder joint.

Total Shoulder Replacement

In this procedure, the damaged joint surfaces of the shoulder are replaced with artificial components. Generally to treat severe arthritis.

Reverse Shoulder Replacement

This specific procedure is performed to treat rotator cuff tear arthropathy. This is a condition where the rotator cuff is torn and cannot be repaired, causing shoulder arthritis.

Labral Repair

The Labrum is a ring of cartilage that provides stability to the shoulder joint. this procedure, the tears in the Labrum are repaired.

AC Joint Reconstruction

The Acromioclavicular joint is located where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the shoulder blade (acromion). This procedure is performed to repair a dislocated AC Joint.

Biceps Tenodesis

The Bicep Tendon attaches the Bicep Muscle to the Humerus(Upper Bone of the arm), stabilizing the Shoulder. In this procedure the biceps tendon is reattached.

Shoulder Stabilization

In this procedure, the ligaments that make up the shoulder joint are repaired, to increase shoulder stability.

Shoulder Decompression

In this procedure, bone or soft tissue is removed to relieve pressure on the shoulder joint and surrounding structures.

Dr NM van der Berg always Opts for Non-Surgical Management, and will consider Surgery only if Necessary and if it can Improve your Outcome and Quality of Life.