Dr NM van der Berg
Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, Garden Clinic

Dr van der Berg is an Orthopedic Surgeon servicing the Zululand Region, with his rooms based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, Garden Clinic. He's also affliated with Richards Bay Medical Institution and Netcare, The Bay Hospital.

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What is Orthopaedic Trauma?

An external force such as a car accident or a fall can cause severe injury to bones, joints and/ or soft  tissue. This results is what is known as Orthopaedic trauma.

Orthopaedic trauma relates to specific bones. These include the Spine, Clavicle, Upper limbs, Pelvis and Lower Limbs.

Examples include:

Closed Fracture – A fracture that does not include a break in the skin

Open Fracture – A fracture that include a break in the skin

Dislocations – Dislocation of a joint

Stress Fractures – Small hairline crack in the bone

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Orthopaedic Chronic Conditions

Chronic conditions can occur, due to a variety of reasons. 

Some of these include:

Repetitive sporting injuries

Overuse of certain Joints

Age/ Genetics

We understand that chronic pain can be debilitating, thus affecting a person’s everyday function. As a result, this can lead a person to feel depressed. 

Some of the common chronic orthopaedic conditions are arthritis and bursitis. These affect the musculoskeletal system, which are the bones or joints. 

These conditions generally are progressive in nature, meaning, it starts slowly and gets worse or evolves over time. 

Examples include:

Arthritis

Bursitis

Osteoporosis

Pain – knee pain, hip pain, joint pain and muscle pain

Some orthopaedic conditions are curable, where as others can be treated.  This means that pain will be reduced, as well as,  functionality improved. Ultimately improving a person’s quality of life.

Orthopaedic conditions

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