Dr. Bertrand Kaper
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Scottsdale, AZ
31 years experience male
About
Bio
I am a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon- fellowship-trained in joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder. I specialize in minimally invasive hip replacement with the direct anterior approach; NAVIO robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement; and shoulder replacement surgeries.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Languages spoken
English, German
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310 Answers
152 Agrees
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Very unlikely: Hip replacement surgery is generally safe. It is recommended that the patient is appropriately evaluated prior to surgery to identify any potential me... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Low impact: A joint replacement of the hip or knee can withstand normal day to day activities. High impact activities such as running or jumping will lead to inc... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No absolute age: Ideally the older the patient the better it is, since the materials used for hip replacement do not last forever. That said, there is no minimum age ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Rule out infection: A total knee replacement that is not allowing restoration of range of motion, especially after two manipulations, raises concerns about possible infec... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Arthritis : The most common reason for a total knee arthroplasty or replacement surgery is severe arthritis of the knee. This is typically osteoarthritis, but can... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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See an Orthopaedist: Many females have a mild to moderate "knock-knee" or valgus alignment at their knees. This may be due to the natural alignment of your knees- but may... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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See an orthopaedist: High arches themselves are common and do not necessarily correlate with problems. Consult with an orthopaedic surgeon and consider an evaluation with... Read More
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A member asked:
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Depends on surgery: In orthopaedics, physical therapy is often started immediately after surgery. The timing of pt is determined by the type of surgery performed. Ask y... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends: The severity of your knee injury that caused the tear of the medial patellar retinaculum tear will determine the length of your recovery. Physical th... Read More
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A 64-year-old male asked:
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Not much difference: Both Hyalgan and supartz (hyaluronic acid) are considered "visco-supplementation" injections. Both work the same way, with similar formulation (molec... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Variable recovery: Shin splints refer to inflammation at the point of muscle attachment along the anterior shin. Recovery is dependent on the individual and influenced ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Prophylaxis: Typical recommendation after a hip replacement is antibiotic prophylaxis prior to any dental appointment or invasive procedure. Recommendations vary,... Read More
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Consult orthopaedics: The injury to your knee was significant. While the injury to the mcl (medial collateral ligament) will heal on its own, the injury to medial meniscus ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Shoulder Separation: The a-c joint is the joint between the acromion (outer shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collarbone). An a-c joint separation involves injury to the ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Chondromalacia: Painful grinding of the knees with bending is usually a sign of a condition known as patellar chondromalacia. This refers to an irregular or rough ca... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Gluteal muscle work: Your bum is basically the gluteal muscles. Strengthening these muscles will help you achieve this goal. Work on hip extension and hip abduction exerc... Read More
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A male asked:
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No breaking needed: Hip arthroscopy would be the typical procedure involved to address a symptomatic labral tear. Generally it is a very safe operation, but you will nee... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Delay surgery: Based on your present state of health, proceeding with total knee replacement surgery now will put you at increased risk for medical complications and... Read More
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Yes it is possible: If an artificial total hip is removed, the patient is left with what is known as a girdlestone arthroplasty. With a girdlestone, the muscles around ... Read More
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No: If you have had a recent arthroscopic surgery, knee locking is potentially worrisome. Go back to your orthopaedic surgeon for re-evaluation.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Bone pain no...: Joint pain yes. As you probably are aware, rheumatoid arthritis is primarily is disease that affects your jonts. If you are experiencing inflammation ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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External protection: A splint can be any type of external protection device designed to shield a bone or joint from injury. It may be used prophylactically to prevent inj... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Perhaps: Fractures of the humerus can be treated with or without surgery. Indication for surgery is usually significant displacement of the fracture that coul... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Pain and swelling: Although different patients will have different symptoms, pain and swelling of a knee replacement are the typical signs to watch for. Most knee repl... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: Your hip joints are the most stable joints in your body. They will not dislocate during childbirth. There will be changes in your pelvis to accommod... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Pathology in the hip joint can cause not only hip pain, but referred pain to the knee as well. This is often seen with painful arthritis of the hip. ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Depends on severity: A "sprained" knee can range from a mild injury to the joint to severe injuries including tears of the ligaments. Recovery following mild injuries may... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Severe pain: A fracture of the hip is a very painful event- typically caused by a traumatic injury. You will not be able to move the hip without significant pain.... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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See an Orthopaedist: Their are different potential causes of your hip pain. An orthopaedic evaluation with x-rays is the best place to start to help identify the source of... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Baker's cyst: Localized swelling behind the knee is typically a baker's cyst or popliteal cyst. These cysts can arise if there is fluid within the knee joint. To ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Stop medication: If there is a concern about the Levaquin (levofloxacin) causing the tendinitis, stopping the medication needs to be done first. If the tendinitis is ... Read More
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A 73-year-old male asked:
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See an Orthopaedist: Given your history of a metal-on-metal hip replacement and the presence of pain in your hip, i would recommend you see an orthopaedic surgeon speciali... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Inflammation: A "hot" knee would be a sign of inflammation within the knee joint. Inflammation can cause not only heat, but pain, swelling and sometimes redness. ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Consult Rheumatology: Clicking and popping of joints can occur normally and does not necessarily mean something is wrong. The fact that you also have pain with the clickin... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Variable success: Surgery to perform a "lateral release" is designed to help with pain and function of the patello-femoral articulation of your knee. Surgery is typic... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Get an xray: Wear and tear on a total knee replacement will typically present with clinical symptoms of pain and swelling. Xrays of the knee will show any possibl... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor: Their are different potential causes of hip clicking and pain. An orthopaedic evaluation with x-rays is the best place to start. Possible causes can i... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Depends on severity: The labrum is the rim of cartilage around the hip socket. If a tear of the labrum is identified, the location and severity of the tear will determine... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Work with surgeon: Pain after total knee replacement varies from patient to patient. Most orthopaedic surgeons use a "multimodality" pain management approach, using diff... Read More
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Probably not: Scar healing can take up to 9 months. There may be areas of swelling or even a "bulge" during the healing process. Make sure there is no redness aro... Read More
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Rehab: First make sure you have consulted with the orthopaedic surgeon who performed your surgery. If xrays are normal, then physical therapy can often addr... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Physical Examination: A winged scapula can be diagnosed by an orthopaedic surgeon. Presence of a winged scapula may indicate underlying shoulder pathology that may need tr... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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No: A cortisone injection will typically help improve pain from bursitis or have no effect. It would be highly unlikely to actually make the condition wo... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Up to 3 months: Everybody recovers differently after a total knee replacement. The amount of physical therapy is therefore, variable. A usual pt course is anywhere ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression and elevation are the primary recommendations for an acute musculoskeletal injury. The use of tylenol (acetaminophen) and/or n... Read More
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Depends: A "pancoast tumor" is a type of lung cancer in the upper lungs that can initially present with shoulder pain. This type is pain is typically describe... Read More
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No: Gout is a condition in which uric acid crystals are deposited in a joint that can cause pain and swelling. To specifically answer your question, gout... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery 31 years experience
Pain and swelling: Although different patients will have different symptoms, pain and swelling of a knee replacement are the typical signs to watch for. Most knee repl... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Uni-knee: The knee joint can be divided anatomically into three "compartments"- medial (inner half), lateral (outer half), and patello-femoral (patella or kneec... Read More
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Potential problem: Acute sports injuries can result in anything from mild sprains to serious injuries to the structures within your knee joint. Front line treatment fol... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Kaper is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kaper is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Kaper is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have been suffering for 3 years, had laprosc. surgery 2 X , had the veins stripped, some have not closed yet 9 months later. Now he wants to do my other leg which is t...Read More
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thank you Doctors for volunteering information. It's very helpful to those of us with low to no income.
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have had a cortisone injection & physio it has had improvement , should I still see a surgeon about the tear
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Awards
Committed to improving the quality of life of my patients here in Arizona as well in developing countries such as Ecuador and Guatemala through efforts with Operation Walk International.
Thought Leader, Second Place, Phoenix, AZ - Winter
2013
Top Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgeon , First Place, National - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Chairman and Founder, Operation Walk International
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