Q&A: Dr. Kaper shares his experience and approach to orthopedic care

A: My clinical experience and training is extensive. I earned my bachelor’s in biological sciences with honors from the University of Chicago. I obtained my medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. After graduating from medical school, I completed an internship in General Surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. In addition to my residency training, I also completed an Adult Reconstructive Fellowship at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada. This fellowship allowed me to train with internationally renowned orthopedic surgeons.

A: I have performed more than 13,000 hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgeries.

A: In 2012, we added robotic technology into our practice. Since then, I have completed more than 1,000 robotic knee replacement surgeries. Robotic-assisted technology provides a higher level of accuracy and precision with optimal outcomes. As a pioneer in the use of robotic-assisted technology, I have had the opportunity and privilege to participate in several research and clinical development projects to advance the use of robotic-assisted technology.

A: Yes, I do. Only a small percentage of orthopedic surgeons perform revisions of a previous joint replacement. My practice welcomes patients who are interested in revision joint replacement surgery, including revision hip surgery or revision knee surgery.

A: I routinely perform minimally invasive surgeries, including direct anterior total hip replacement. With this technique, the hip is replaced through a small (typically three to four inch) incision on the front of the hip and thigh. Using this minimally invasive approach reduces the potential for muscle damage – leading to an early functional recovery.