Dr. Berger, (Rush) has a good reputation, & apprently many "famous" people choose him. However, the "ad" printed above is not accurate with regard to 4-5 day stays, waiting 2-3 months to drive, etc. for TKRs done by other surgeons. Dr. Berger accepts NO insurance, & I don't believe many patients can afford to pay "out of pocket". Most experienced & well trained orthopedic surgeons now use "minimally invasive" techniques. Mine did, and as another writer noted, most patients have 5-6" scars which heal well. Everyone heals differently, & time & patience are needed after a TKR. It's imperative to do the necessary PT & exercises also. Unfortunately, a small percentage of patients will not have the result they hoped for, for a variety of reasons.