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Richard Illgen II, MD

Photograph of Richard Illgen II, MD

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery

K4/748 Clinical Science Center
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-7375

Appointments: (608) 263-7540

Office: (608) 263-4069

FAX: (608) 265-6375

Send an email to Richard Illgen, II, MD illgen@orthorehab.wisc.edu

Education

  • MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 1993
  • Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard University Combined Orthopaedic Program, Boston, MA, 1993-1998
  • Fellow, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (under the direction of William H. Harris, MD), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 1999-2000

Clinical Specialties

Dr. Illgen is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. He specializes in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder.

Research Interests

Dr. Illgen has clinical and basic science research interests in the molecular biology of osteolysis, osteonecrosis, fracture healing, and bone ingrowth into porous-coated joint implants.

Recent Publications

  • Illgen RL, Forsythe TM, Pike JW, Laurent MP, Blanchard CR. Highly crosslinked vs conventional polyethylene particles--an in vitro comparison of biologic activities., The Journal of arthroplasty. 2008 Aug;23(5):721-31.
    [PubMed ID: 18534392]
  • Illgen RL, Bauer LM, Hotujec BT, Kolpin SE, Bakhtiar A, Forsythe TM. Highly Crosslinked Vs Conventional Polyethylene Particles Relative In Vivo Inflammatory Response., The Journal of arthroplasty. 2008 Apr 8;():.
    [PubMed ID: 18534436]
  • Illgen RL, Pellino TA, Gordon DB, Butts S, Heiner JP. Prospective analysis of a novel long-acting oral opioid analgesic regimen for pain control after total hip and knee arthroplasty., The Journal of arthroplasty. 2006 Sep;21(6):814-20.
    [PubMed ID: 16950032]
  • Illgen RL, Honkamp NJ, Weisman MH, Hagenauer ME, Heiner JP, Anderson PA. The diagnostic and predictive value of hip anesthetic arthrograms in selected patients before total hip arthroplasty., The Journal of arthroplasty. 2006 Aug;21(5):724-30.
    [PubMed ID: 16877160]
  • Illgen R, Tueting J, Enright T, Schreibman K, McBeath A, Heiner J. Hybrid total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective analysis of clinical and radiographic outcomes at average 10 years follow-up., The Journal of arthroplasty. 2004 Oct;19(7 Suppl 2):95-100.
    [PubMed ID: 15457426]
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