TadGerlingerMD

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery

Surgeon, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

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Office
1611 W Harrison St
Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone+1 312-432-2429

Fax+1 708-409-5179

Dr. Gerlinger specializes in Adult Hip and Knee reconstruction. This entails procedures designed to reconstruct the arthritic hip and knee as well as treat hips and knees that have been previously replaced but are failing due to wear, infection, and other conditions. We employ a very personalized approach to your care with responsive administrative support and skilled nursing. This team approach ensures the shortest possible hospital stay and recovery, and allows for same day/outpatient surgery in many cases. Our goal is to quickly return you to the activities that you value most.

Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2004 - 2005
Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2001
Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1994 - 1995
UniforMed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of MedicineClass of 1994
United States Military AcademyBS, Chemistry, Dean's List, Superintendent's Award, 1986 - 1990

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Achievement Award AAOS, 2017
Distinguished Graduate Award Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2014
Legion of Merit United States Army, 2014
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal United States Army, 2013
Knight, Order of the Blood Red Bandage(Norway), Norwegian Armed Forces, 2011
Surgeon General’s ‘A’ Proficiency Designator United States Army Surgeon General, 2010
Order of Military Medical Merit United States Army Medical Department, 2009
Air Medal United States Army, 2004
Combat Medical Badge United States Army, 2002-2003
Bronze Star Medal United States Army, 2002
Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America, 1985
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JOURNEY™ II CR Total Knee System Start of enrollment: 2015 Sep 01
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
JOURNEY II XR Safety and Effectiveness PMCF Start of enrollment: 2017 Jul 28
Active, not recruiting
Safety and Performance of the Journey™ II UNI Unicompartmental Knee System Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 10
Active, not recruiting

PubMed

Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty in octogenarians: An analysis of 1,466 patients with 2-year follow-up.
Alexander J Acuña, Enrico M Forlenza, Joseph Serino 3rd, Vince K Morgan, Tad L Gerlinger
The Knee. 2024-12-01
No Difference in Postoperative Complications between Simultaneous and Staged, Bilateral Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.
Enrico M Forlenza, Joseph Serino Iii, Daniel Shinn, Tad L Gerlinger, Craig J Della Valle
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2024-11-26
Late Manipulation under Anesthesia after Total Knee Arthroplasty: Improved Range of Motion and a Low Complication Rate.
Matthew T Weintraub, Steven J Kurina, Joseph T Cline, Enrico M Forlenza, Richard A Berger
The Journal of Knee Surgery. 2024-10-01

Lectures

Disaster Response Course, Developed by SOMOS, Co-Sponsored by AAOS, OTA and POSNA
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois - 3/18/2013

Past President, Board Member, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons 2006 - Present
Member, Educational Track Committee, AAOS 2015 - 2018
Member, Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Physician Guideline Development Group, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2015 - 2017
Member, Annual Meeting Committee, AAOS 2014 - 2017
Past Chair, Instructional course committee, AAOS 2013 - 2017