Knee Surgery

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Knee 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 Knee Surgeries Dr NM van der Berg Offers:

Total Knee Replacement

In this procedure, the damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removed and replaced with prostheses. This procedure is typically used to treat severe knee osteoarthritis. This can eliminate pain and drastically improve a person’s quality of life.

Ligament reconstruction

In this procedure, one or more of the knee ligaments, such as the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) or PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) are repaired or reconstructed. This will greatly improve the stability of the joint.

Meniscus Repair

In this procedure, the meniscus is repaired or removed

Knee Arthroscopy

This is a minimally invasive procedure in which a small camera and surgical instruments are inserted into the knee through small incisions. This procedure can be used to diagnose a variety of knee conditions. Meniscus tears and knee osteoarthritis.

Osteotomy

This procedure involves cutting and reshaping the bone to realign the knee joint. This procedure can be used to treat knee arthritis that affects only one part of the knee.

Synovectomy

The synovium (a tissue that lines the knee joint) is surgically removed.

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.