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How Durable Are Hip and Knee Replacement Prosthetics?

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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.

Determining the Need for Total Knee Replacement Surgery

In the first of two blog posts focusing on computer assisted…

When to Have Hip Revision Surgery Due to Metal-on-Metal Prostheses

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Total hip replacement surgery has been one of the most successful…

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been a hot topic for the…

The Advantages of Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee Replacement Surgery in Younger Patients

There has been much discussion in the medical community about…

The Benefits of Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement

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One of the most frequent questions we are asked at the Leone…

Hip Resurfacing or Total Hip Replacement: A Candid Discussion

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I recently read an article that cited a case study from France…

Hip and Knee Surgeries Increase as Patient Audience Widens and Techniques Improve

When is Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?

The art and science of joint replacement surgery are constantly…

Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement: Advantages and Disadvantages

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There are many well-established surgical approaches to the hip. …

The Importance of Computer Navigation for Knee Surgery

When conservative treatments – such as physical therapy or…

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