Elbow Surgery
Committed to Restoring your Function
Elbow Troubling you?
Delaying Treatment can result in Permanent Nerve Damage and loss of Function of your Arm.
Elbow 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 Elbow Surgeries Dr NM van der Berg Offers:
Elbow Arthroscopy
This is a minimally invasive procedure. It is used to remove loose bodies, repair damaged tissue, or clean out the joint using a small camera and instruments.
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
In this procedure, the ulnar nerve is moved to a more protected location in the elbow, to reduce the compression and as a result, alleviate the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome.
Lateral Epicondylitis Release
In this procedure, the tension is taken off the tendons at the outer part of the elbow, in order to relieve pain, that results from tennis elbow.
Medial Epicondylitis Release
In this procedure, tension is released on the tendons at the inner part of the elbow, in order, to relieve pain that results from golfer’s elbow.
Elbow Joint Debridement
In this procedure, damaged or diseased tissue is removed from the elbow joint, which results in relief of pain and improved function.
Elbow Reconstruction
In this procedure, the ligaments and tendons are rebuilt, to improve stability of the joint and reduce pain.
Bursitis Drainage
In this procedure, fluid is drained from the bursa (a fluid-filled sac) near the elbow joint, which relieves inflammation and pressure.
Osteophyte Removal
In this procedure, bony growths that have formed around the elbow joint are removed, improving mobility and reducing pain.
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.
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