Dr. Richard Berger recently joined WGN Chicago to discuss advances in hip and knee replacement and how minimally invasive techniques are changing the joint replacement experience for patients.

For people living with persistent hip or knee pain, joint replacement can offer an opportunity to restore mobility and return to an active lifestyle. But today’s experience can look very different from what many patients associate with traditional joint replacement surgery.

During his WGN appearance, Dr. Berger shares his expertise on modern joint replacement and the advances that are helping patients get moving sooner.

A Different Approach to Hip and Knee Replacement

Dr. Berger is a pioneer in minimally invasive outpatient hip and knee replacement and has spent decades advancing the way joint replacement procedures are performed.

His minimally invasive techniques are designed to minimize trauma to the muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding the joint. Along with advances in anesthesia, pain management and recovery protocols, this approach allows patients to begin walking shortly after surgery and return home the same day.

For many patients, that means the possibility of getting back to their everyday lives sooner than they may have thought possible.

When Should You Consider Joint Replacement?

Hip and knee pain can gradually change the way people live — making it harder to walk, exercise, travel, play a favorite sport or simply keep up with everyday activities.

When arthritis or joint damage begins significantly affecting quality of life and nonsurgical treatments are no longer providing meaningful relief, it may be time to talk with a joint replacement specialist.

Dr. Berger’s approach focuses not only on treating the damaged joint, but on helping patients regain mobility and return to the activities that matter most to them.

Watch Dr. Berger on WGN Chicago

Watch Dr. Richard Berger’s WGN feature to learn more about advances in hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery and how today’s treatment options are helping patients keep moving.