A. Dr. Roger is part of a team of surgeons and engineers who designed instruments for use in minimally invasive hip replacement surgery. These instruments originally were manufactured in Switzerland but are currently being manufactured in the United States. Dr. Roger continues to do research on surgical techniques and instruments which may have patent applications in the future. Dr. Roger uses the same type prosthetic which is used in standard total joint replacements.

A. NO. In fact, Dr. Roger is a pioneer in the superior approach to knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is a leading authority on the Direct Superior Surgical Approach to the hip for minimally invasive hip replacement surgery, and the only orthopedic surgeon in the Coachella Valley currently performing the Direct Superior approach to the hip. Dr. Roger was the first orthopedic surgeon in the Coachella Valley to perform the Direct Superior approach to the hip and believes that it is the least invasive technique with the fastest recovery for hip replacement surgery.

A. Dr. Roger’s minimally invasive surgery can help alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis. There are several surgical options for patients suffering from arthritis of the hip or knee— a consultation with Dr. Roger would allow you to discuss your surgical options or more conservative, non-surgical approaches to pain management.