Where does Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg practice?

Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg practices at Busamed Paardevlei Private Hospital, Cape Town

What is the specialty of Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg?

Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg specialty is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg?

Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg is Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon with 30 years of experience.

What does a Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon do?

The Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

What are the typical symptoms of an joint replacement candidate?

The symptoms include where a person is unable to perform daily routine activities because of pain, experiencing stiffness even when lying down or at rest and there is pain despite having medications.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon?

The investigations include Arthrography, Blood Tests, Bone Scan, Computed Tomography (CT Scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Dual-Photon Absorptiometry, and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.

Is there a difference between an orthopedic doctor and an orthopedic surgeon?

Not really, in reality the Orthopedists treat a range of conditions such as fractures and dislocations, osteoporosis, back injuries and more. Because surgery is so integral to the role, the terms "orthopedist" and "orthopedic surgeon" are often used interchangeably.

How long will the new joint last or will I have to do a second replacement?

For 80–90% of people who have total knee replacement, the new joint usually last for about 20 years or more.

Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in Cape Town, South Africa - Appointment

About Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg

Dr. Jan Louis van den Berg is an orthopedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in this profession.
The doctor's services include Knee & Hip replacement (Arthroplasty) surgery, as well as Shoulder surgery.
His educational qualifications include degree in MB.ChB.(Stell), MMed (Orth) (UOVS).
Dr. van den Berg performs the majority of his surgical treatments using arthroplasty.
He often attends orthopaedic congresses, workshops, and masterclasses both locally and internationally.
For the past four years, he has focused on Handheld Robotic Knee Replacement surgery.
He has attended robotic workshops in the United Kingdom, the United States, Dubai, and Turkey, both locally and internationally. He's also given presentations about the importance of and contributions from the local community.
Dr. van den Berg is fluent in English.