Dr. Jeffrey Berg
Orthopedic Surgery
Reston, VA
30 years experience male
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Town Center Orthopaedic Associates
Reston, VA
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Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Berganswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
ACL: A pop at the time of injury followed by an inability to resume the activity and subsequent swelling, stiffness and pain are very common. Often a qual... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Rotator cuff: Sometimes at the beginning of pt, symptoms can increase. This can be due to muscle soreness, performing an inappropriate level/type of pt activities,... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Quad tear: Quadriceps muscle tears can usually heal. Often however the muscle will be weaker and less flexible which can lead to symptoms and or retears. Pt can ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Elbow stiffness: I will assume that the other elbow can fully extend. Unclear if there is associated pain. Possibilities: childhood injury, arthritis, osteochondral de... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Viscosupplementation: Unfortunately there are no head to head studies that compare one formulation to another. All studies compare one to a placebo or other treatments.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Knee pain: If pain is mostly in front by kneecap, likely something called patellofemoral pain or patellar tendonitis. Both are overuse problems usually treated ... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Effusion: Unclear. Fluid on the knee (effusion) can come from a number of causes and some times it will go away without treatment other times it won't. The mos... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Bursitis: Throughout the body, there are places where tendons run over or under bones. At these points the tendons can be injured by their contact with the bone... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
LCL Treatment: Depends on degree of injury. If any instability or pain w walking, I usually prescribe a hinged brace, unlocked to allow motion. If torn from bone or... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Berganswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
OA: Recommendations for swelling in a joint is to see a doctor and have a complete evaluation.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Berganswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Swelling: I would suggest discussing with your surgeon. Promptly usually it is just the swelling from your knee "draining" to your foot with gravity and will ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Bakers cyst: Depends on the patient age. Young kids can usually just observe. Often goes away. Others usually means something wrong in knee causing increased flu... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Meniscal tear : Straight leg lifts ( with or without ankle weights) performed on your backs and sides combined with rest may help reduce your symptoms. Unfortunately ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
ACL: You may be able to play at times but it is not advisable. Pivoting and jumping activities are likely to lead to further injuries which are not just pa... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Microfracture: Different surgeons have different protocols and you should discuss with your surgeon. Typically, motion of the knee and non weight bearing (WB) are u... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
ACL: Not uncommon. If acute onset, usually ice and rest followed by rehab of hs with stretching and strengthening is all that is usually required. Would re... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Berg is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Berg is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Boston University School of Medicine, MA
Graduated 1992MD
Awards
Top Sports Medicine Specialist, First Place, Virginia - Spring
2017
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