Robert Atkenson, M.D. on Superpath Hip Replacement

"I believe the superpath hip technique will come to be known as a landmark acheivement in total hip surgery and one day represent the standard of care for all hip replacement operations. Its uncompromising tissue sparing nature makes it unique among all minimally invasive procedures. There are no implant choice or postoperative patient activity restrictions. Working with my brother Dr. Paul Atkenson, a board certified orthopedic surgeon gives us a distinctive advantage over other orthopedic practices. Our patients are on their feet within 3-4 hours following the operation and typically discharged from the hospital within 12 to 24 hours." Dr. Robert Atkenson, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon from Orland Park, Il who together with his brother, Dr. Paul Atkenson, specialize in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, and advanced arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has extensive experience with the anterolateral, posterior, transtrochanteric and superpath surgical approaches to the hip. Dr. Robert Atkenson graduated with high honors from the University of Notre Dame in Engineering as a Notre Dame Scholar and with Tau Beta Pi honors distinction. Upon graduation he attending the University of Illinois Medical School where he received his medical doctorate. While in medical school at the University of Illinois he was selected as a James Scholar and participated in the James scholarship program. After performing an internship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, he came back to the University of Illinois for general surgery and orthopedic residencies. He and his brother Dr Paul Atkenson are among the first three in Illinois to perform this procedure.

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