Foot Surgery
Committed to Restoring your Function
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.
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Life Empangeni Private Hospital, Doctors Block A, Suite 6, Corner of Biyela & Ukula Street, Empangeni, 3880
Covers Richards Bay, Empangeni & Surrounding Areas
