Foot Surgery

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Painful Foot?

Did You Know 1 in 10 People Suffer From Plantar Fasciitis

Foot 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 Foot Surgeries Dr NM van der Berg Offers:

Plantar Fasciotomy

In this procedure, the tension in the plantar fascia is released.

Foot and Ankle Fusion

In this procedure, two or more bones in the foot and ankle are fused, to provide stability and eliminate pain.

Hammertoe surgery

In this procedure, the deformity that causes the toe to bend at the middle joint is corrected.

Tendons Transfer

In this procedure, the tendons are repositioned, to improve foot and ankle function.

Ligament reconstruction

In this procedure, the damaged ligaments in the foot and/ or ankle are reconstructed.

Arthrodesis

In this procedure, there is fusion of two bones in a joint to improve stability and reduce pain.

Nerve Decompression

In this procedure, compression on a nerve in the foot is relieved, often performed to treat conditions such as tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Ankle replacement

In this procedure, a damaged or arthritic ankle joint is replaced with an artificial joint.

Bunionectomy

In this procedure, a bony bump is removed from the joint at the base of the big toe.

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.