Pioneering Minimally Invasive
Hip and Knee Replacement
Dr. Berger’s groundbreaking technique allows patients to recover faster, and with less pain, than patients undergoing traditional hip and knee replacements. His minimally invasive approach enables Dr. Berger to perform surgeries on an outpatient basis, without cutting any muscle, ligaments, or tendons, or dislocating any existing joints. These advances allow most of Dr. Berger’s patients to walk independently and leave the hospital the very same day of their surgery.
Dr. Berger was fellowship trained in adult reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center, and he continues to conduct research on hip and knee replacements. As part of his pioneering role in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Berger has developed specialized instruments and techniques for surgery, as well as gender-specific knee and hip implants that fit and perform better for active patients. As the developer of these tools and implants, Dr. Berger receives royalties and payments from the manufacturers. Additional information regarding these manufacturers, devices, and instruments can be provided to you upon request.
Dr. Richard Berger
Dr. Berger has pioneered minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, allowing patients to recover faster with less pain than patients undergoing traditional hip and knee replacement surgery. His surgery is unique because of his advanced techniques which allow him to perform the surgery without cutting any muscle, ligaments or tendons, on the patient. These advances allow most of Dr. Berger’s patients to walk independently and leave the hospital the same day of surgery. His mechanical engineering background has also helped him to design gender-specific implants that fit and perform better for active patients
Assistant ProfessorRush University Medical Center
Practice Emphasis: Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency:University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL – Joint Replacement
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Special Procedures: Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement
Research Interests:Minimally invasive surgery
Curriculum VitaeClinical Support Staff:
- Wendy Tan
- Jennifer Sprenzel
- Kelly O’Reilly
- Emily Krogel
- Sarah Duguay
- Rose Fialkowski
- MaryKate Lawler
- Brett Mackin
In a typical hip or knee replacement surgery, a surgeon makes a 12-inch incision, cutting muscle, tendon and bone, and dislocating the existing joint. A patient spends three or four days in the hospital, then it’s a month before they can drive and three months before they can go back to work.
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The innovations we are able to offer our patients are a direct result of our remarkable research and development labs. With the help of extraordinary people and technology, we are constantly creating new ways to better serve those who seek our care.
In the past our research was funded by grateful patients, but now we need your help. Learn more about our labs and what we are working on in the video below. If you’d like to make a donation to help continue this groundbreaking research click here for more information.
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Dr. Richard Berger
Dr. Berger has pioneered minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, allowing patients to recover faster with less pain than patients undergoing traditional hip and knee replacement surgery. His surgery is unique because of his advanced techniques which allow him to perform the surgery without cutting any muscle, ligaments or tendons, on the patient. These advances allow most of Dr. Berger’s patients to walk independently and leave the hospital the same day of surgery. His mechanical engineering background has also helped him to design gender-specific implants that fit and perform better for active patients
Assistant ProfessorRush University Medical Center
Practice Emphasis: Minimally Invasive Hip and Knee Replacement
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency:University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL – Joint Replacement
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
Special Procedures: Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement
Research Interests:Minimally invasive surgery
Curriculum VitaeClinical Support Staff:
- Wendy Tan
- Jennifer Sprenzel
- Kelly O’Reilly
- Emily Krogel
- Sarah Duguay
- Rose Fialkowski
- MaryKate Lawler
- Brett Mackin
In a typical hip or knee replacement surgery, a surgeon makes a 12-inch incision, cutting muscle, tendon and bone, and dislocating the existing joint. A patient spends three or four days in the hospital, then it’s a month before they can drive and three months before they can go back to work.
Read More
The innovations we are able to offer our patients are a direct result of our remarkable research and development labs. With the help of extraordinary people and technology, we are constantly creating new ways to better serve those who seek our care.
In the past our research was funded by grateful patients, but now we need your help. Learn more about our labs and what we are working on in the video below. If you’d like to make a donation to help continue this groundbreaking research click here for more information.
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Meet Our Team
Dr. Richard Berger and his dedicated staff offer the nation’s most experienced and comprehensive approach to minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr. Berger was the first to pioneer and perfect these advanced procedures, which result in minimal discomfort and rapid recovery for patients. His method allows most patients to walk unaided and leave the hospital the very same day of surgery, and is successfully used to alleviate the pain of arthritis for more than 1,000 patient each year.
Whether patients are local, national, or international,Dr. Berger’s team provides a seamless and holistic surgical experience. Patients benefit from the latest technological advancements, including gender-specific implants, partial replacements, new bearing surfaces, modular implants,and bone-conserving procedures.
