Welcome to Orthopedic Specialists of Scottsdale, the office of Dr. Bertrand Kaper
Bertrand Kaper M.D.Dr. Kaper is one of the premier orthopedic surgeons in Arizona and the Southwest for hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery. He has been in private practice in Arizona since 1999- having performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Combining minimally invasive therapies with highly advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Kaper is able to help patients quickly return to a full and active lifestyle.
Robotic-assisted with NAVIO offers patients the most up-to-date technology for both total and partial knee replacements, while the Direct Anterior (DA) approach provides the least invasive technique for hip replacement available.
Dr. Kaper is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (www.abos.org) and fellowship-trained in adult reconstructive surgery, specifically joint replacement surgery. He serves as Chief of the Orthopaedic Surgery section at HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, in Scottsdale. His clinics serve both the Scottsdale/Phoenix metropolitan area and Yavapai County at two conveniently located offices.
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“…As a man who nearly lost my entire leg to a devastating accident, and who was initially told I likely would not be a candidate for a knee replacement, I was given an entire new lease on life by way of Dr. Kaper’s talent and expertise…
– T.C.
Services & Treatments
Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery
Many joint replacement surgeries can now be safely performed without requiring an overnight stay in the hospital. Advanced surgical and pain management techniques allow patients to recover from their surgery in the comfort of their own home.
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NAVIO Surgical System
Dr. Kaper is one of the pioneering surgeons with expertise in the NAVIO robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement surgery. This “Augmented Reality” advanced surgical technique has been developed to provide a higher level of precision and accuracy.
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MAKOplasty
Dr. Kaper is experienced with the MAKOplasty RIO robotic-assisted surgery at the HonorHealth Scottsdale – Thompson
Peak campus.
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For the Hip(s)
A total hip replacement may be recommended for patients who experience severe hip pain and whose daily lives are significantly affected.
For the Knee(s)
In a total knee replacement surgery, the goal is to replace the damaged cartilage within the knee.
For the Shoulder(s)
Total shoulder replacement is a procedure to replace the damaged cartilage within the shoulder joint in order to relieve pain.
Arthritis Treatment
The definitive symptom of arthritis is pain, though the pattern and intensity can vary based on which type a patient is afflicted with.
Metal Allergy Testing
Metal allergy testing is now available to help identify patients with potential allergies or to evaluate patients with previous replacements.
Our Surgery and Treatment Approach and Practices
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Our Patients Are Saying
“…Dr. Kaper quickly assessed the problem and laid out a course of action (pre-surgical physical therapy; lots of information about what I could expect; surgery that was amazing quick and skillful; lots of ice; more physical therapy at home; followed by additional out-patient physical therapy), and got me back on my feet within less time than I could have imagined…”
— P.D.
“…I had a left total hip replacement. I had two great things going for me. One, I had the best orthopaedic surgeon in the state of Arizona- Dr Kaper. Two, I had one of the best hospitals in the state caring for me after surgery – Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak!!…
— E.G.
Operation Walk International is our non-profit arm, dedicated to provide FREE total joint replacement surgery to patients in developing countries who have little or no access to debilitating arthritis care.
HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center – Scottsdale, AZ has been rated as one of the top 100 hospitals in the country by IBM Watson Health.
