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Dr. Richard Berger, Midwet Orthopaedics at Rush is sharing an important update: “25 Years, One Hip, and Still Winning Races: What an 80-Year-Old Runner Reveals About How Long Modern Hip Replacements Really Last“. Read the full release below:

Artificial Hips are Lasting Longer. Nearly 25 years after his hip replacement from @DrRIchardBerger, Jim Piko, 80, Oaklawn, IL, is still running competitively and still winning in his age group. Thanks to better implant materials and minimally invasive procedures, Dr. Berger says most patients will outlive their implants. Learn more about Dr. Berger's tissue-sparing procedure: outpatienthipandknee.com or call 312-432-2557.

Big update from Dr. Richard Berger, Midwet Orthopaedics at Rush 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our latest news: “25 Years, One Hip, and Still Winning Races: What an 80-Year-Old Runner Reveals About How Long Modern Hip Replacements Really Last“. Get the full story here 👇 #Dr. Richard Berger, Midwet Orthopaedics at Rush

Dr. Richard Berger, Midwet Orthopaedics at Rush is excited to share our latest milestone, and we’re proud of the teams and partners who helped make this happen! 🎉 “25 Years, One Hip, and Still Winning Races: What an 80-Year-Old Runner Reveals About How Long Modern Hip Replacements Really Last” Check out the announcement and join the conversation: #Dr. Richard Berger, Midwet Orthopaedics at Rush

New Research Shows Modern Implants Lasting Far Longer Than Expected. Jim PIko had hip replacement surgery from Dr. Richard Berger 25 years ago and he is still running races at age 80. A new study in The Lancet says that 92 percent of implants are still going strong 30 years after surgery. Dr. Berger says improved implant materials and better joint replacement procedures means that patients like Jim will still be active throughout their lives and the majority will outlive their implants. outpatienthipandknee.com or 312-432-2557.