Knee Surgery - The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care

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.

VERASENSE Sensor is a game changer for knee replacement surgery

February 26, 2014

Total knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries to have been developed, helping thousands to walk again.

Exparel: a New, Long-lasting Local Anesthetic that Decreases Postoperative Pain after Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery

January 10, 2014

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As more and more people have hip and knee replacement surgery, postoperative pain management treatments and drugs, as well as prostheses and surgical techniques, continue to be refined.

New Sensor Enhances Precision Balance During Total Knee Replacement

December 27, 2013

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Multiple studies have reported that the percentage of patients who are completely satisfied after total knee replacement surgery is considerably less than with patients who have had a total hip replacement.

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.

How Durable Are Hip and Knee Replacement Prosthetics?

October 2, 2013

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Historically, hip and knee replacement surgery was performed to treat severe arthritis in those aged 65 and older. The common belief was that a prosthetic joint usually would last for 10 years, then wear out or loosen requiring more surgery.