In my last blog, I outlined the serious complications associated not only with use of metal-on-metal hip replacement prostheses (a metal ball moving in a metal socket) but also from the metal ions which can be released into the body from corrosion of implant parts where components connect. These include the taper (which is the…
For 43 years, Peruvian native Robert Sotomayor suffered from birth from a congenital dislocation of his left hip. Enduring many operations, nothing worked until he saw Dr. Leone. With the help of his PAL invention, Dr. Leone not only corrected the problem by performing total hip replacements, but corrected the patient’s leg length. Robert Sotomayor…
In a previous blog, I talked about the mounting concerns for patients who have been implanted with metal-on-metal hip prostheses during total hip replacement surgery. These devices have ball-and-socket joints made from metals including chromium and cobalt, and originally were thought to be more durable and lasting when first devised. Now, serious problems associated with…
El doctor Leone fundador del Centro de Leone de cuidado ortopédico en el Holy Cross Hospital localizado en Fort Lauderdale es el inventor del nivel de alineación pélvica (PAL). Ha creado un dispositivo que le permite alcanzar una mayor precisión de implante cuando realiza un reemplazo de cadera. Lo que esto significa para sus pacientes…
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – William A. Leone, M.D., F.A.C.S., head of The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, was named a 2013 Top Orthopedic Surgeon by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., a national healthcare research firm that identifies top physicians and best practices in the American medical profession. This is…
As a surgeon, I feel it’s important to reach out to the community and provide people with the latest information about my specialty so they are able to make better and more informed decisions when dealing with hip and knee pain. In April, I will participate in two informative seminars. Hope for Aching Knees and…
I would like to congratulate the Holy Cross Hospital orthopedic nursing staff for its stellar 4W Orthopedics HCAHPS Composites Spotlight Report, a survey which chronicled patient feedback on topics including pain management, responsiveness of staff, care transitions, communication with nurses and more. Conducted by NCR PICKER, a division of National Research Corporation, the survey results…
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint with a layer of cartilage that covers the ball (femoral head) and socket to create a smooth, low-friction surface. This allows the bones to glide easily against each other so you can move your hip comfortably. Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is a condition resulting from the ball rubbing against the…
In September 2012, The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that total knee replacements in Medicare patients had risen by 162 percent over the past 20 years. In December 2012, The JAMA Forum — comprised of a team of journalists who provide daily news about developments in medicine — noted that the number…
For more than a year, the goal of my personal blog has been to provide information for my readers about the symptoms, treatment and care of hip and knee joint problems. I thank those of you who follow my posts for taking the time to read and share my views about the latest strategies for…
