Dr. Richard Berger was featured on WISH-TV Indianapolis to discuss knee replacement and how advances in minimally invasive surgery are helping change the recovery experience for patients.

For people living with chronic knee pain and arthritis, the decision to have knee replacement surgery often comes with questions about the procedure, recovery and how quickly they can return to everyday activities.

During the WISH-TV feature, Dr. Berger discusses knee replacement and the advances that have made it possible for many patients to recover differently than they may have expected from traditional joint replacement surgery.

A Minimally Invasive Approach to Knee Replacement

Dr. Berger is a pioneer in minimally invasive outpatient hip and knee replacement and has spent decades advancing techniques designed to help patients recover more quickly.

Unlike traditional approaches that may require greater disruption of the tissues surrounding the knee, Dr. Berger’s minimally invasive technique is designed to minimize trauma to the surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons.

Combined 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.

Helping Patients Get Back to the Life They Love

For Dr. Berger, successful knee replacement is about more than replacing a damaged joint. The goal is to help patients regain mobility and return to the activities that matter to them.

Patients considering knee replacement should look at how their knee pain affects their everyday lives. When arthritis makes walking, exercising, traveling or other activities increasingly difficult — and nonsurgical treatments are no longer providing adequate relief — it may be time to explore joint replacement.

Watch Dr. Berger on WISH-TV Indianapolis

Watch Dr. Richard Berger’s WISH-TV Indianapolis feature to learn more about knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery and advances that are helping patients get moving again.