Complications - The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care

Using Kinematic Sensor Technology for Revision Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

April 15, 2015

Occasionally, even when a TKR “looks good on paper,” more surgery is required to correct and improve the existing outcome. If TKR revision truly is necessary, then the specific reason for the failure must be understood fully before it can be corrected.

Misconceptions about Partial and Total Knee Replacement

September 12, 2014

Before considering knee surgery, you and your surgeon must carefully weigh the benefits of partial versus total knee replacement. Although age and physical activity play a role in the decision-making process, by far the most important consideration is the condition of the knee joint.

Radio Interview: Dr. Leone discusses how he finds solutions to complex hip and knee problems.

August 5, 2014

Anita Finley, Boomer Times recently hosted Dr. William Leone…

Guest Blog: “My Experience with Hip Replacement Surgery,” by Danny More

May 20, 2014

At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we treat and care for many patients who have developed problems associated with their prosthetic hips or knees. Recently, a number of specific prostheses, including a class of hip stems with modular necks, were recalled because they had been determined to cause significant problems in some individuals.

The Light: What You Should Know About Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements

Guest Blog: “My Experience with Total Knee Surgery,” by Edward Stupi

April 8, 2014

At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we firmly believe that patients who have the most information possible about what to expect before and after surgery not only have a better experience but a quicker recovery.

Pseudotumors in total hip replacement patients due to metal ion levels

April 8, 2014

Dr. Leone recently co-authored a poster for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons about the adverse local tissue reactions (pseudotumors) in total hip replacement patients with dual taper femoral stems (consisting of titanium stems with interchangeable modular necks) due to metal ion levels.

Should Hip and Knee Prosthetics Come with a Warranty?

October 28, 2013

Lately, there have been several articles questioning if hip and knee prosthetics should come with warranties. Considering the current, worldwide repercussions from failing metal on metal hip replacements and modular neck hip replacements, it’s no wonder manufacturers are being called upon to make good.