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Ankle 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 Ankle Surgeries Dr NM van der Berg Offers:

Ankle Arthroscopy

This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which a small camera is inserted into the ankle joint to repair damaged tissues, remove loose fragments, or realign the joint.

Ankle Fusion

In this procedure the bones in the ankle joint are permanently fused together to eliminate pain and improve stability.

Ligament Repair or Reconstruction

In this procedure, damaged or torn ligaments in the ankle are repaired, to restore stability to the joint.

Osteotomy

In this procedure, the bone in the ankle is cut and repositioned to improve alignment.

Tendon Transfer

In this procedure, a tendon from one area of the ankle is moved to another area to improve stability or repair a damaged tendon.

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.