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# The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care

The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care is founded on the vision of an award-winning orthopedic surgeon who understands the value of treating his patients as people.

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## Posts

- [Headlines](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/blog)
- [The Impact of Arthritis and Obesity on Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-impact-of-arthritis-and-obesity)
- [El Impacto de la Artritis y la Obesidad en la Cirugía de Reemplazo de Cadera o Rodilla](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-artritis-y-la-obesidad)
- ["Disciplined Focus" Dr. Leone featured in Pompano Magazine, May, 2026](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/disciplined-focus-dr-leone-featured-in-pompano-magazine-may-2026)
- [Why would my knee still hurt two years after total knee replacement? How to recognize there may be a problem and start finding the solution.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/knee-still-hurts)
- [The Unhappy Total Knee Replacement Patient: Figuring out What Is Wrong](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/unhappy-total-knee-replacement-patient-figuring-wrong) - "Do I Have The Wrong Size Knee?" Unfortunately, there are a significant number of people who have undergone total knee replacement (TKR) and are not happy with the result. Unhappy Knee Patients.
- [The Most Common Reason for Chronic, Debilitating Hip Pain](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-most-common-reason-for-chronic-debilitating-hip-pain) - My hip is killing me: The most common cause of chronic hip pain and disability is arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis.
- [Why I No Longer Use the Anterior Approach for Primary Total Hip Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/anterior-approach-2) - Recently, a patient asked me why I no longer use the anterior approach for total hip replacement. Patients rely on my expertise.
- [Traveling after a hip or knee replacement.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-can-i-travel)
- [Why are people having hip and knee replacements at younger ages?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/younger-patients)
- [Advancements in knee and hip replacement surgery, restore quality of life.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/restore-quality-of-life)
- [Pain after a hip fracture? Finding out why.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/pain-after-a-hip-fracture)
- [Symptoms of Wrong Size Knee Replacement. What Else Could be Wrong?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/wrong-knee)
- [What You Can Do to Control Age-Related Bone Loss](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/bone-loss)
- [Why So Many Celebrities Are Getting Hip and Knee Replacements—And What That Means for You](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/celebrities)
- [Why am I not doing well with my total knee and when should I consider revision knee surgery?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/total-knee-not-doing-well)
- [Why People Travel to Have Dr. Leone Do Their Hip or Knee Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/why-travel)
- [¿Por qué no me está yendo bien con mi reemplazo total de rodilla y cuándo debería considerar una cirugía de revisión?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cirugiaderevision)
- [Congratulations – Dr. William Leone named one of the Top Docs for the 16th consecutive year 2025](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-doc-2025)
- [Restoring quality of life at the Leone center](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/restoring-quality-of-life)
- [Can GLP-1 medicines potentially reverse damage caused by osteoarthritis?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/glp-1-and-osteoarthritis)
- [Not happy after a partial or total knee? Figuring out what is wrong.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/whats-wrong)
- [The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care is a winner of this year's Excellence in Healthcare for the Achievement in Innovation Award](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/excellence-in-healthcare-award)
- [Should My Knee Still Hurt 1-2 Years After Total Knee Replacement?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/tkr) - Should My Knee Still Hurt 1-2 Years After Total Knee Replacement? No, you should not have soft tissue problems after knee replacement.
- [Frequent Reader Questions about Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/frequent-reader-questions-knee-replacement-surgery) - In my last Q&A blog post, I shared some of the most common reader questions about hip replacement surgery. Again, I will use a Q&A format to share some of the most-frequently asked questions and concerns about partial and total knee replacement surgery (PKR, TKR).
- [Common Misconceptions about Hip and Knee Replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/misconceptions-about-replacements)
- [I had my hip or knee replacement and I’m still in pain. Now what? When is it time for a second opinion?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/second-opinion) - When should someone who already has had a hip or knee replacement and who is not satisfied with the results seek a second opinion?
- [Groin Pain After Hip Pinning](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/groinpain) - If someone develops groin pain after breaking their hip and having their hip “pinned”, it might be caused by a number of different problems.
- [The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care Resumes Office Visits and Scheduling of Surgeries](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-leone-center-for-orthopedic-care-resumes-regular-patient-office-visits-and-scheduling-elective-surgeries) - office has resumed regular office hours and is scheduling elective hip and knee surgical procedures.
- [Should I have both hips or knees replaced at the same time or separately?  What if I don’t feel like coming back for the second procedure?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/both-hips-or-knees-replaced) - I see many patients who have arthritic symptoms from both their hips or knees, although one side is usually more painful or disabling than the other.
- [Treat the Patient, Not the X-rays or Scans](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/treat-the-patient-not-the-x-rays-or-scans) - In this article I will discuss the patient who has significant disability from a hip or knee, but whose workup either is not definitive or doesn’t appear “severe enough” to warrant joint replacement.
- [Hip and Knee Arthritis: Do PRP and Stem Cell Injections Work?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-and-knee-arthritis-do-prp-and-stem-cell-injections-work) - An estimated 50 million Americans have osteoarthritis (OA) . It is the most common cause of deterioration in hip and knee joints; the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with arthritis is 40% and one in two individuals will develop a symptomatic OA knee by age 85 years old. Osteoarthritis occurs when hyaline cartilage, a specialized
- [Qué Puede Hacer Usted Para Controlar la Pérdida Ósea Relacionada con la Edad](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-perdida-osea-relacionada-con-la-edad)
- [Por Qué La Gente Viaja Para Hacerse Una Cirugía de Cadera o Rodilla Con El Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/de-viaje)
- [Dr. Leone featured in The New Pelican-What you need to know about occupational therapy after a hip and knee replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-new-pelican)
- [Lo que necesita saber sobre la Terapia Ocupacional después de un reemplazo de cadera o rodilla](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-terapia-ocupacional)
- [What you need to know about Occupational Therapy after a hip or knee replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/occupational-therapy)
- [Many Celebrities Have Hip and Knee Replacements : Can You Guess Who?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/know-your-celebrities)
- [Dr. Leone teaches at the 9th Annual Winter Technology & Innovation in Orthopedics Symposium](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-presents)
- [Why Joint Replacement Patients Are Getting Well So Much Faster Today](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/why-joint-replacement-patients-are-getting-well-so-much-faster-today) - At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital, we see and treat people who have developed problems associated with their hips or knees.
- [Age Is Not the Determining Factor in Joint Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/age-determining-factor-joint-replacement-surgery) - Two of the most common questions we receive at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care are, “How old is too old to have joint replacement surgery?” and “How young is too young to have Joint replacement surgery?”
- [Joint Replacement Surgery Q&A](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/a-joint-replacement-surgery-qa) - In the third and final blog of my Q&A series, here are the most common questions I’m asked about joint replacement surgery, many focusing specifically on the knee.
- [Steps You Can Take to Ensure the Best Result and Best Experience when Having a Hip or Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/steps-can-take-ensure-best-result-best-experience-hip-knee-replacement) - I will continue that discussion citing what each patient can do pre-operatively and post-surgically to ensure the most-optimum outcome and best experience.
- [Dr. Leone Answers Individual Patient Questions and Concerns Prior to Surgery, Providing Patients with Knowledge and Confidence to Ensure an Optimal Result and Experience](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/individual-patient-questions) - At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we value the doctor-patient relationship and consider it to be as important as the surgery itself. We take pride at the Leone Center in having created an environment where patients feel comfortable asking questions and then getting a personal response or help.
- [What's Your Hip Replacement IQ? (First of a three-part series)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-iq)
- [What's Your Hip IQ? (Second of a three-part series)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-iq-2nd)
- [What's Your Hip Replacement IQ (Third of a three-part series)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-iq-3)
- [What's Your Knee Replacement IQ? (First of a three-part series)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/whats-your-knee-replacement-iq)
- [What's Your Knee Replacement IQ? (Second of a three-part series)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/knee-2nd-part)
- [What’s Your Knee Replacement IQ? (Third in a three-part series)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/knee-iq-3)
- [Concerned about Covid? Not Local? - Schedule a Telehealth Consult with Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/telehealth) - Dr. William Leone has embraced Telehealth technology which allows for virtual consultations with patients from around the globe.
- [The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, a ‘Destination Practice’](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/a-destination-practice) - Dr. Leone created a destination practice, intentionally reducing the number of cases he would accept.
- [Blog Named in Top 10 Best Orthopedic Surgery Websites](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/blog-named-in-top-100-best-surgery-websites) - For more than a year, the goal of my medical 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
- [How to prepare for surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/how-to-prepare-for-surgery)
- [Recovery after a hip or knee replacement.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/recovery)
- [Experience Matters When it Comes to Performing Joint Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/experience)
- [How a hip or knee replacement can increase longevity by increasing your connectivity to others](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/longevity)
- [Back pain, Scoliosis and Total Hip Replacement, What to Expect](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/scoliosis-and-a-bad-hip)
- [Doctor Leone Wins the  Bronze for Best Doctor 2024 from Fort Lauderdale Magazine](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/best-doctor-2024)
- [Dolor de Espalda, Escoliosis y Reemplazo Total de Cadera: Qué Esperar](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dolor-de-espalda-escoliosis-y-reemplazo-total-de-cadera-que-esperar-2)
- [Dr. Leone named one of the Top Docs (from Castle Connolly) for the 15th consecutive year. Seen in the August issue of the Boca Raton Observer 2024](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-doc-2024)
- [Symptoms of Wrong Size Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/wrong-size-knee) - A wrong size knee replacement can result in pain and compromised function and motion.
- [What is a concierge practice?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/what-is-a-concierge-practice)
- [O que causa dor no joelho anos após a substituição do joelho?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/__trashed)
- [O Paciente Insatisfeito com a Artroplastia Total de Joelho: Descobrindo o que Está Errado](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/o-paciente-insatisfeito-com-a-artroplastia-total-de-joelho-descobrindo-o-que-esta-errado)
- [Dor Após uma Fratura de Quadril](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/fratura-de-quadril)
- [O que causa dor no joelho anos após a substituição do joelho? Você deve ter problemas nos tecidos moles após a substituição do joelho?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/o-que-causa-dor-no-joelho-anos-apos-a-substituicao-do-joelho-voce-deve-ter-problemas-nos-tecidos-moles-apos-a-substituicao-do-joelho)
- [Sintomas de Substituição de Joelho com Tamanho Incorreto](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/sintomas-de-substituicao-de-joelho-com-tamanho-incorreto)
- [El Dr. William Leone fue nombrado uno de los Mejores Doctores de 2024](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/el-dr-william-leone-fue-nombrado-uno-de-los-mejores-doctores-de-2024)
- [Dolor de Espalda, Escoliosis y Reemplazo Total de Cadera: Qué Esperar](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dolor-de-espalda-escoliosis-y-reemplazo-total-de-cadera-que-esperar)
- [¿Qué tanto sabe usted acerca del reemplazo de rodilla? (Primera parte de una serie de tres)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/rodilla-primera)
- [¿Qué tanto sabe usted acerca del reemplazo de cadera? (Tercero de una serie de tres partes)   ](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cadera-tercero)
- [¿Qué tanto sabe usted acerca del reemplazo de cadera? (Segunda parte de una serie de tres)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cadera-segunda)
- [¿Qué tanto sabe usted acerca del reemplazo de cadera? (Primera parte de una serie de tres)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cadera-primera)
- [¿Qué tanto sabe usted acerca del reemplazo de rodilla? (Tercero en una serie de tres partes)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/rodilla-tercero)
- [¿Qué tanto sabe usted acerca del reemplazo de rodilla? (Segunda parte de una serie de tres)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/rodilla-secunda)
- [Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement Surgery (Makoplasty)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/robotic-assisted-partial-knee-replacement-surgery-makoplasty) - A partial knee replacement (PKR) is a wonderful surgical option for patients who have pain or damage in only one compartment of the knee and have not responded to conservative treatment.
- [Joint Replacement Isn’t Just For Olympic Athletes](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/joint-replacement) - Many former professional athletes, including Olympians, seek out Dr. William Leone for his incomparable experience and reputation.
- [It’s Arthritis Awareness Month-Wear Blue](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/blue)
- [La Experiencia Importa Cuando se Trata de Realizar Cirugía de Reemplazo de Articulaciones](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-experiencia-importa-cuando-se-trata-de-realizar-cirugia-de-reemplazo-de-articulaciones)
- [Dr. Leone Speaks at the 8th Annual Winter Technology & Innovation in Orthopedics Symposium](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/lecture)
- [Dr. Leone featured in January issue of the Boca Observer – Best of Health](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/best-of-health)
- [How soon can I resume sports after a hip or knee replacement?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-can-i-play-sports)
- [How old is too old for a hip or knee replacement?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/too-old)
- [Is it possible to avoid a hip or knee replacement with therapy?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/avoiding-a-hip-or-knee)
- [How likely is it that I will need another joint replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/another-joint-replacement)
- [SPAIRE:  Newest Approach For Hip Replacements "Best Of Both Worlds" (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/spaire) - Dr. William Leone's Newest Approach For Hip Replacements
- [When Is It Time to See a Surgeon and What are the Reasons for Getting a Total Hip Replacement?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-is-it-time-to-see-a-surgeon)
- [Dr. Leone named one of Boca Raton Observer's Top Docs for the 14th consecutive year. Congratulations!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-dc-2023)
- [Dr. Leone’s Concierge-style Surgical Practice Accepts Patients with Medicare Insurance](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leones-concierge-style-surgical-practice-accepts-patients-with-medicare-insurance)
- [Extending the life of an artificial hip and knee joint](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-life-of-a-joint)
- [U.S. News & World Report Names Holy Cross Health Among Best Hospitals 2023-2024 as High Performing in Hip and Knee Replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/u-s-news-world)
- [Why international and out-of-town patients elect to travel to see Dr. Leone for hip and knee replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/international-travel)
- [Fort Lauderdale Magazine awards Dr. Leone Best Doctor 2023 for the second year in a row.   ](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/best-doc-2023)
- [Beloved TODAY Show Weatherman Al Roker Reassures Fans on Recovery After Second Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/al-roker)
- [Do Stem Cell and PRP injections help advanced arthritis: AAHKS official position](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/stem-cells) - I just opened my local Sunday paper today to find a full page ad touting Stem Cell and PRP injections to treat pain and disability from arthritic hips and knees
- [¿Por qué me sigue doliendo la rodilla dos años después del reemplazo total de rodilla? Cómo reconocer que puede haber un problema y empezar a buscar la solución](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/doliendo-la-rodilla-dos-anos)
- [Por que meu joelho ainda doeria dois anos após a substituição total do joelho? Como reconhecer que pode haver um problema e começar a encontrar a solução](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/joelho)
- [Percepción vs. Realidad El Método del Dr. William Leone Para el Reemplazo de Rodilla y Cadera Ayuda a los Pacientes a Evitar Equivocaciones](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/percepcion-vs-realidad)
- [Dr. Leone was quoted in a WebMD article along with his patient Daniela.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-was-quoted-in-a-webmd-article-along-with-his-patient-daniela)
- [Dr. Leone Featured as a Leader In Health in Florida Lifestyle Group Magazines](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/leader-in-health)
- [Perception Versus Reality - Dr. William Leone's Approach to Hip and Knee Replacement Helps Patients Avoid Misconceptions](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/reality)
- [For Posterior or Anterior Total Hip Replacement Surgery, Choosing the Right Orthopedic Surgeon is What Matters Most](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/mini-posterior-and-direct-anterior-approaches-to-total-hip-replacement) - Two years ago, I posted a blog detailing the pros and cons of mini-posterior versus direct anterior total hip replacement surgery (THR).
- [Cómo el Pickleball puede afectar sus articulaciones](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/pickleball-2)
- [In a pickle about how Pickleball can affect your joints? ](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/pickleball)
- [Slippery Pants and Other Patient-to-Patient Advice for Total Hip Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/slippery-pants)
- [New Orthopedic Book Designates a Chapter to Dr. Leone's SPAIRE Approach](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/orthopedic-book)
- [El Dr. William Leone fue nombrado uno de los Mejores Doctores de 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/nombrado-uno)
- [U.S. News & World Report Clasifica a Holy Cross Health Como Hospital de Alto Rendimiento Para Reemplazo de Cadera y Rodilla](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/u-s-news-world-report)
- [Best Doctor - Dr. William Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/best)
- [Si Un Reemplazo de Cadera o Rodilla Está en Sus Planes Futuros, es Hora de Empezar a Hacer preguntas.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/si-un-reemplazo-de-cadera-o-rodilla-esta-en-sus-planes-futuros-es-hora-de-empezar-a-hacer-preguntas)
- [Dr. Leone named one of The Boca Raton Observer’s TOP DOCS of 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-doc-2022)
- [Dr. Leone Chosen as Best Doctor 2022- Ft. Lauderdale Magazine](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/best-doctor)
- [U.S. News & World Report Names Holy Cross Health a High Performing Hospital for Hip and Knee Replacements and one of the Top 10 hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale Metro Area](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/high-performing)
- [If a Hip or Knee Replacement is In Your Future, It’s Time to Start Asking Questions](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/if-a-hip-or-knee-replacement-is-in-your-future-its-time-to-start-asking-questions)
- [Dr. Leone presents the hip SPAIRE approach at the  Florida Orthopaedic Society](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/18141-2)
- [¿Debo realizarme un reemplazo de cadera o rodilla en mis 80s o 90s?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/debo-realizarme-un-reemplazo-de-cadera-o-rodilla-en-mis-80s-o-90s) - Nadie, sin importar la edad, debería vivir con dolor y problemas de movilidad cuando hay remedios disponibles. Si usted tiene entre 80 y 90 años de edad y siente un dolor significativo en la cadera o la rodilla que limita su capacidad para mantenerse activo y feliz, entonces un reemplazo de cadera o rodilla puede
- [Postoperative Care](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/postoperative-care-hip) - After your first meeting with Dr. Leone and scheduling your surgery you will be given exercises to condition your body. These are found in our hip and knee booklets: click here , which you can also download. These exercises are designed to strengthen and condition your muscles and improve your breathing. Many of these are the
- [Should I Get a Hip or Knee Replacement in my 80's or 90's?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/replacement-in-my-80s-or-90s)
- [Managing Post-Operative Pain](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/managing-post-operative-pain) - At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we have found that post-operative pain is one of the most prevalent anxieties that patients have prior to undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. Allaying that concern, by outlining what to expect and how pain will be managed, is a major focus of the pre-operative education that is
- [Postoperative Care: What to Expect after Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/postoperative-care-what-to-expect-after-hip-and-knee-replacement-surgery) - Much of the content on my blog explores the signs and causes of hip and knee degeneration as well as how to decide if and what type of hip or knee replacement surgery is right for you. In this blog, I will discuss what to expect after surgery, from the recovery room to postoperative home
- [South Florida Hospital News - Dr. Leone: COVID Raises Questions about Which Surgeries Are Elective](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/sfhn) - When mandates were issued postponing elective surgeries to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, preserve personal protective equipment and medical resources, many crucial surgical procedures were suspended. As an orthopedic surgeon who operates on patients suffering from painful hip and knee problems, I understand why these restrictions were enacted but still felt distressed that these
- [Choosing Your Hip Surgeon is What Matters Most, Not Anterior vs. Posterior](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/mini-posterior-approach-for-hip-replacement-advantages-and-disadvantage) - In my last post, I listed the advantages and disadvantages of the anterior approach to hip replacement surgery. Now, let's discuss the mini-posterior approach. The mini-posterior approach to hip replacement surgery involves dividing the muscle by separating – not cutting – muscle fibers at the side or the back of the hip. This method insures
- [Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/minimally-invasive-hip-surgery) - The art and science of joint replacement surgery are constantly evolving. At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we offer patients the latest, most-promising innovations in joint replacement. A diagnosis is made for every patient based on a personal history, a thorough physical examination and state-of-the-art imaging. For some patients, alternatives to joint replacement are
- [Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement:  Advantages and Disadvantages](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/anterior-approach) - There are many well-established surgical approaches to the hip. Two surgical approaches for total hip that have gained recent notoriety are the direct anterior approach and the minimally invasive or mini-posterior approach. The direct anterior approach involves splitting the fibers between the two main muscles located at the front of the hip and working through
- [When is Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-is-knee-replacement-surgery-right-for-you) - The art and science of joint replacement surgery are constantly evolving and our goal at the Leone Center for Orthopedics is to help our patients regain the highest possible quality of life. In 2014, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimated that there are about 680,150 knee replacement surgeries performed each year in the United
- [Hip Resurfacing or Total Hip Replacement: A Candid Discussion](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-resurfacing-or-total-hip-replacement-a-candid-discussion) - I recently read an article that cited a case study from France indicating that 90 percent of the patients in the study who were runners prior to hip resurfacing procedures resumed the activity afterward. A common perception in some circles is that hip resurfacing is the trendy option for younger patients and athletes. Likewise, many
- [Sharing Surgical Techniques with Orthopedic Surgeons Abroad](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/sharing-surgical-techniques-with-orthopedic-surgeons-abroad) - As part of the Holy Cross Hospital International Team, I have had the privilege to visit several countries as a featured guest speaker to share surgical techniques and best practices with orthopedic surgeons from other nations. In November 2011, I spoke at the LXXII Congreso Medico Nacional in Costa Rica, which is that country's largest
- [Knee Replacement Surgery in Younger Patients](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/knee-replacement-surgery-in-younger-patients) - There has been much discussion in the medical community about partial and total knee replacement surgery in younger patients. Long used to treat severe arthritis in the elderly, knee replacement surgery for those aged 45 to 54, who cannot find relief with more conservative treatments, is projected to increase to nearly one million procedures by
- [How Durable Are Hip and Knee Replacement Prosthetics?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/durable-hip-knee-replacement-prosthetics) - 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.
- [Sharing Informative Questions and Comments from Our Readers](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/sharing-informative-questions-comments-readers) - At The Leone Center for Orthopedic care, my staff and I have created a number of online platforms to provide information and answer patient questions: via email at LeoneCenter@holy-cross.com, our comprehensive website, informational blog and video gallery, both on the website and on You Tube.
- [Caring for Patients Who Don’t Heal Optimally After Treatment for Hip Fractures](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/caring-for-patients-who-dont-heal-optimally-after-treatment-for-hip-fractures) - The strategies for treatment and prognosis often are very different. Fortunately, most people who break hips and are treated surgically do well. However, this isn’t the case for everyone and there are a variety of reasons for poor outcomes.
- [Poor Results after Hip Fracture Surgery Could Mean Infection](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/poor-results-after-hip-fracture) - For this final post in the series I will discuss infection, which always must be considered after any type of surgery, especially when the surgical result was not as anticipated or acceptable.
- [Hip and Knee Q&A: Common Questions about Joint Pain,  Pain Management and Treatment](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-and-knee-qa-common-questions-about-joint-pain-pain-management-and-treatment) - In the second of a three-part Q&A series about joints, here are some of the most common questions patients at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care ask about hips and knees.
- [Why Partial Hip Replacements Fail and Determining when  It’s Time to Covert to a Total Hip Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/why-partial-hip-replacements-fail-and-determining-when-its-time-to-covert-to-a-total-hip-replacement) - In a previous blog, I discussed in detail the difference between partial and total hip replacements.
- [Painful total hip or total knee: Do I have an allergy to the metal prosthesis?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/metal-allergy) - Many share with me their belief and fear that their pain is from their body “rejecting” the new hip or new knee due to an allergy to the metal that the prosthesis is made of.
- [Correcting TKR Post-Surgical Complications and Unsatisfactory Results](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/unsatisfactory-results-in-total-knee-replacement-surgery) - In my previous blog post, I shared that one out of five people (approximately 20 percent) who undergo Total Knee Replacement (TKR) are not satisfied with the result.
- [Poor Results after TKR Due to Infection: Diagnosis and Treatment](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/poor-results-after-tkr) - For the second of three blog posts about post-surgical complications and unsatisfactory results after total knee replacement (TKR).
- [Using Sensor Technology to Diagnose and Precisely Correct TKR Failures  During Revision Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/using-sensor-technology) - In the last of three blog posts on the topic of unsatisfactory results post-TKR (total knee replacement), I will discuss using kinematic sensor technology to help me more precisely diagnose and correct a painful TKR.
- [G.E. Selects Holy Cross Hospital and The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care as a National Center of Excellence  for Hip and Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/g-e-selects-holy-cross-hospital-leone-center-orthopedic-care-national-center-excellence-hip-knee-replacement) - General Electric/GE (NYSE: GE), one of the nation’s largest employers, has designated Holy Cross Hospital and The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care as a National Center of Excellence (COE) for hip and knee replacement surgery.
- [Hip Replacement Patients Share Videos and Photos of Their New, Active Lifestyles](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/former-hip-replacement-patients-share-personal-videos-photos-active-new-lifestyles-following-surgery) - It’s one thing to read testimonials about how well people are doing post joint-replacement surgery, whether it’s simply being able to move again with ease or getting back to an active lifestyle that previously was cut short.
- [When should I have my hip or knee replaced? When you’re surviving but not thriving.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-should-i-have-my-hip-or-knee-replaced) - I tell them when someone feels “frustrated enough” that they no longer feel that they have “quality of life” or they’re “losing their mojo” or “edge”.
- [My Posterior Hip Approach Versus My Anterior Hip](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/my-posterior-hip-approach-versus-my-anterior-hip) - I would like to give you some examples from my experience as to why I believe your procedure is far superior to the anterior approach.
- [Q&A: Total hip replacement, mini-posterior vs. direct anterior surgical approaches](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/total-hip-replacement) - How invasive is the mini-posterior approach? This approach involves separating the muscle fibers of the large buttock muscle (gluteus maximus) located at the side and the back of the hip.
- [No tourniquet total knee combined with novel device (CarboJet) improves implant stability.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/carbojet) - Over the past year I’ve stopped using a tourniquet when performing total knee replacement (TKR).
- [A Hip Replacement Surgery Q & A](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-replacement-surgery-q-a) - As head of the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, I often am asked to discuss my specialty: hip and knee replacement surgery. One reporter recently asked me to comment on his five top questions about hip replacement surgery. Since these are questions I often hear from patients, I wanted to share this Q & A on my blog.
- [There is a New Solution for Two Common Hip Replacement Surgery Complications](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/there-is-a-new-solution-for-two-common-hip-replacement-surgery-complications) - More than 400,000 total hip replacement surgeries are preformed in the United States each year. Because of advances in surgical instruments and techniques, total hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries performed in modern medicine. As with any surgery, there are risks. Two common complications continue to occur during hip replacement surgery include:
- [The SPAIRE Posterior Mini Approach: Now there’s a Mini Posterior approach without hip precautions, The Most tissue and muscle-sparing approach for Hip Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/spaire-approach) - When a patient specifically asks me what approach I will use when replacing their hip, my answer is the SPAIRE Posterior Mini Approach.
- [Partial vs. Total Hip Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/partial-vs-total-hip-replacement-surgery-2) - Some patients in need of a hip replacement will ask me if they are candidates for a partial rather than a total hip replacement because it sounds “less invasive.”
- [Frequent Reader Questions about Hip Dislocations and Problems](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip_dislocations) - I will use a Q&A format to share some of the most-frequently asked questions and concerns relating to a hip dislocation or hip subluxation, a condition in which the hip joint is partially dislocated.
- [¿Qué Tipo De Paciente Es Usted?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/que-tipo-de-paciente-es-usted)
- [Early Results Indicate the VERASENSE Knee System Is a Game Changer for Precision Balance During Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/early-results-indicate-the-verasense-knee-system-is-a-game-changer-for-precision-balance-during-total-knee-replacement) - In a previous blog, I discussed that by using VERASENSE sensor-assisted technology, I see more consistently excellent results after total knee replacement (TKR) and revision TKR surgery.
- [Pain and Discomfort after Total Knee Replacement Surgery:  Signs TKR Has Failed](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/knee-replacement-pain) - Total knee replacement (TKR) has been one of the most successful surgeries developed over the past century and has improved the quality of life for countless people.
- [An Updated Look at the Effectiveness of Hip Arthroscopy: Who is a good candidate?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/effectiveness-of-hip-arthroscopy) - Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that has revolutionized how some complex problems that develop in certain joints are treated, including the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow and wrist.
- [A Bad Total Knee Is Restored with the Use of an OrthoSensor Device](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/bad-total-knee) - On June 29, 2016, I performed a really eloquent operation on a 55-year-old elementary school teacher from Nassau, Bahamas.
- [Frequent Reader Questions about Hip Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/frequent-reader-questions-hip-replacement-surgery) - Since beginning my joint replacement blog several years ago, I have received many comments and questions from readers on a variety of subjects and personal experiences.
- [Multiple Hip, Knee and Back Pain Issues: Which To Treat First?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/multiple-hip-knee-back-pain-issues-treat-first) - I routinely see patients who present with pain and/or disability from arthritic disease in both hips or knees and sometimes a combination of hips and knees.
- [Use of a Subcuticular Suture to Close Hip and Knee Incisions  and Instructions for Suture Removal](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/subcuticular-suture) - I choose to close with a single subcuticular (or intradermal) non-absorbable suture.
- [Medicare Frequently Asked Questions](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/medicare-patients-qa) - Here are the questions that people frequently ask us. If your question is not listed below, you need further information, or you have special circumstances, please call our office at 954-489-4575.
- [Total or Partial Knee Replacement Patient Testimonials](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/total-or-partial-knee-replacement-patient-testimonials) - Learn more from some of Dr. Leone's Total or Partial Knee Replacement Patients
- [Thrive Magazine: Top 5 Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-5-questions-to-ask-an-orthopedic-surgeon)
- [Lighthouse Point Magazine: Taking Care of People, Not Just Their Joints](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/taking-care-of-people-not-just-their-joints) - "Central to our model is prioritizing our patient's piece-of-mind while respecting their time and their dignity."
- [How We Manage Your Pain After Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/manage-pain-after-surgery) - How we manage pain after surgery? At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, Dr. Leone and his team are committed to giving you both the best result and the best experience.
- [After hip or knee replacement when can I shower, drive, return to work, and have sex?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/after-hip-or-knee-replacement-when-can-i-shower-drive-return-to-work-i-decided-to-write-this-short-blog-on-four-common-questions-topics-im-routinely-asked-about-after-someone-has-a-hip-or-kn) - I decided to write this short blog on four common questions, topics I’m routinely asked about after someone has a hip or knee surgery. When is it ok to shower and get the incision wet, when it’s safe to drive, when should they plan on returning to work and the what factors drive that timing, and finally when it’s safe to resume sexual activities?
- [When is it time to have my knee or hip replaced?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-is-it-time-to-have-my-knee-or-hip-replaced) - Deciding to finally “give in” and undergo hip or knee replacement for almost everyone is scary and usually occurs only after they’ve tried a lot of other strategies to delay.
- [Understanding Hip Fractures:  How These Breaks Differ and Why Recovery Can Be Challenging](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/understanding-hip-fractures) - Historically, hip fractures left patients crippled or even caused death due to lack of mobility and all its associated complications. Fortunately, this landscape is changing. Today, with the advances in prosthetics for hip replacement and hardware to repair fractures, not only have deaths been reduced, but people are getting back to active lifestyles.
- [What Type of Patient are You?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/patient-type)
- [At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, our concierge approach to personalized care is linked to successful and faster recoveries](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/personalized-care) - Our collective goal is to achieve consistently superb clinical results for patients while respecting their dignity and time, and by making their end-to-end experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
- [Pain management: How we continue to improve our multimodal approach for better post-operative pain control](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/pain-management) - At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care we continue to evolve our strategies to help our patients minimize pain after hip or knee replacement surgery.
- [Dr. William Leone Recertified by the  American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/recertified) - Dr. Leone has announced the he was recertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
- [Why Hip or Knee replacement may benefit your marriage](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/why-hip-or-knee-replacement-may-benefit-your-marriage) - Why Hip or Knee replacement may benefit your marriage when one part of the partnership is suddenly out of pain.
- [“Mini Spinal” for Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement…Best of Both Worlds](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/mini-spinal-for-outpatient-hip-and-knee-replacement-best-of-both-worlds) - the vast majority of patients who have a hip or knee replacement, walk just hours after surgery and go home later that same day.
- [Patient Assured Safety Protocols](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/safety) - The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care is at the forefront of advocating for enhanced precautions
- [RX for Happy Patients: Follow the Golden Rule](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/golden-rule) - Their experience begins long before they arrive at my office
- [Dr. Leone Recognized in Fort Lauderdale Magazine - The Best of Fort Lauderdale Nov. 2021](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-recognized) - The best of Fort Lauderdale
- [Communication is a Key Component for a Successful Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/communication) - At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, consistent communication through the surgical journey always has been a priority and is more important in today’s healthcare environment.
- [Dr. Leone Interviewed by Miami Community News (VIDEO)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-interviewed-by-miami-community-new)
- [Dr. Leone Named Top DOC for 11th Consecutive Year, Recognized by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top_doc_11_years) - Dr. Leone's clinical practice emphasizes leading-edge technology, combined with good old-fashioned patient care in a warm and welcoming environment, attracting patients from around the globe.
- [Thrilled Hip and Knee Patients After Their Long Wait For Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/thrilled-hip-and-knee-patients-after-their-long-wait-for-surgery) - Dr. Leone Resumes Hip and Knee Surgeries.
- [Advantages of Posterior Approach With No Hip Precautions -SPAIRE Technique](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/spaire-technique) - Most muscle-sparing and minimally invasive hip approach with no hip precautions.
- [Unhappy Total Hip Patient: Figuring Out What Is Wrong](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/unhappy-total-hip-patient-figuring-out-what-is-wrong) - How do you figure out what’s wrong and how to get it corrected?
- [Dr. Leone Earns Best Orthopedic Surgeon](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-earns-best-orthopedic-surgeon) - Dr. Leone – Awarded Best Orthopedic Surgeon from Fort Lauderdale
- [Demand for Summer Travel Surges as Vaccinated Seniors Rebound](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/time-for-surgery) - After Joint Replacement Surgery, Knee and Hip Pain Need No Longer Slow You Down
- [Dr. Leone's SPAIRE Approach as a Medical Wonder](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/spaire-approach-2) - SPAIRE, a muscle sparing technique used during hip replacement.
- [Cirugía mínimamente invasiva](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cirugia-minimamente-invasiva) - La cirugía mínimamente invasiva (CMI) ha sido un tema caliente durante los últimos años ya que se ha convertido en un enfoque mucho más común para una variedad de procedimientos. Llevada a cabo a través de pequeñas incisiones, los que la proponen claman que la CMI da como resultado menos dolor, menos pérdida de sangre,
- [Los beneficios del reemplazo parcial vs. el reemplazo total de la rodilla](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/los-beneficios-del-reemplazo-parcial-vs-el-reemplazo-total-de-la-rodilla) - Una de las preguntas más frecuentes que se nos hacen en el Centro Leone para Cuidados Ortopédicos es: "¿Cuales son los beneficios del reemplazo parcial versus el reemplazo total de la rodilla?" Para responder esa pregunta, primero debemos explorar las razones por las que un paciente en particular puede desarrollar una degeneración de la articulación
- [¿Cuándo constituye la artroscopía de la cadera un curso efectivo de tratamiento?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cuando-constituye-la-artroscopia-de-la-cadera-un-curso-efectivo-de-tratamiento) - La artroscopía es una técnica quirúrgica que ha revolucionado los procedimientos para resolver los problemas de las articulaciones de la rodilla y del hombro, y estas cirugías se realizan de manera rutinaria. La artroscopía de la cadera se lleva a cabo con mucha menor frecuencia, debido a que los problemas que potencialmente pueden tratarse de
- [The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, un “Consultorio de Destino’](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-leone-center-for-orthopedic-care-un-consultorio-de-destino) - En 2009, el Dr. William A. Leone, jefe de The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care (Centro de Atención Ortopédica Leone) en el Holy Cross Hospital de Fort Lauderdale, tomó una decisión compasiva y bien pensada de transformar el modelo de negocios de su consultorio ortopédico. Dr. Leone creó un consultorio de destino, intencionalmente reduciendo el
- [El Método Mini-Posterior SPAIRE: Ahora existe un Método Mini-Posterior sin precauciones de cadera, El método más ahorrador de tejidos y músculos para el Reemplazo de Cadera](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/el-metodo-mini-posterior-spaire-ahora-existe-un-metodo-mini-posterior-sin-precauciones-de-cadera-el-metodo-mas-ahorrador-de-tejidos-y-musculos-para-el-reemplazo-de-cadera) - Es difícil que pase un día clínico sin que uno o más pacientes me pregunten específicamente qué método usaré para reemplazar su cadera. Mi respuesta es el método Mini-Posterior e invariablemente preguntan ¿por qué no estoy usando el método Anterior? Les explico que ambos métodos pueden producir resultados excelentes y duraderos pero que, de lejos,
- [El Paciente Infeliz Con Su Reemplazo Total de Rodilla: Averiguando Qué Está Mal](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/el-paciente-infeliz-con-su-reemplazo-total-de-rodilla-averiguando-que-esta-mal) - Desafortunadamente, existe un número significativo de personas que se han sometido a un reemplazo total de rodilla (RTR) y no están contentos con el resultado. Algunos estudios estiman que 20% o más caen en esta categoría. Definir el éxito o algo “satisfactorio” puede significar dos cosas muy diferentes para un individuo que tuvo la operación
- [La Razón Mas Común Para el Dolor Crónico y Debilitante de Cadera](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-razon-mas-comun-para-el-dolor-cronico-y-debilitante-de-cadera) - El dolor de cadera es un problema común con muchas causas potenciales. El dolor puede ser causado por problemas con la articulación de su cadera, los músculos que soportan la articulación de su cadera, y/o enfermedades y condiciones médicas en otras áreas de su cuerpo. Muchas veces, el dolor de cadera puede ser controlado con
- [Cirugía de Reemplazo Parcial vs. Total de Cadera “¿Es un Reemplazo Parcial de Cadera Adecuado para mí?”](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/cirugiadereemplazoparcialvstotal) - Algunos pacientes que necesitan un reemplazo de cadera me preguntarán si son candidatos para un reemplazo de cadera parcial en lugar de total porque suena "menos invasivo." A diferencia de la rodilla (que tiene tres compartimentos distintos y cuando uno se desgasta, existe una gran probabilidad de que sólo sea necesario reemplazar ese compartimento), la
- [Después del reemplazo de cadera o rodilla, ¿cuándo puedo ducharme, conducir, volver al trabajo y tener relaciones sexuales?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/despues-del-reemplazo-de-cadera-o-rodilla-cuando-puedo-ducharme-conducir-volver-al-trabajo-y-tener-relaciones-sexuales) - Mi equipo y yo nos enorgullecemos tremendamente no sólo de proporcionar el mejor resultado quirúrgico para nuestros pacientes, sino también de brindar la mejor experiencia. Hacemos hincapié en la educación preoperatoria y la planificación. En repetidas ocasiones, vemos que cuando los pacientes van a hacerse una cirugía con más conocimiento, más confianza y un plan
- [El COVID Genera Preguntas Sobre Qué Cirugías son Electivas](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/15697-2)
- [La mayoría de los abordajes de cadera con conservación de músculos y mínimamente invasivos  sin precauciones de cadera, La Técnica SPAIRE](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/spanishspaire) - A medida que crece mi experiencia con la técnica SPAIRE, combinada con un abordaje mini-posterior para el reemplazo total de cadera (RTC), también crece mi entusiasmo. Creo que representa "lo mejor de ambos mundos". Como describí el enfoque SPAIRE en un artículo anterior del blog, a diferencia de un abordaje posterior estándar o incluso un
- [¿Preocupado por los Riesgos de Covid o No es Local? -Las Consultas Virtuales de Telesalud Proveen Exhaustivas Evaluaciones Para Pacientes que Están Considerando una Cirugía de Cadera o Rodilla](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/preocupado-por-los-riesgos-de-covid-o-no-es-local-las-consultas-virtuales-de-telesalud-proveen-exhaustivas-evaluaciones-para-pacientes-que-estan-considerando-una-cirugia-de-cadera-o-rodilla) - Incluso antes de que la pandemia del COVID-19 cambiara la vida de todos, la telesalud estaba ganando impulso. Desde entonces, ha demostrado ser un recurso invaluable y una tendencia bienvenida para la comunidad de la atención médica. De acuerdo al rastreador regional mensual de telesalud de The American Journal of Managed Care, la demanda de
- [Dolor en la Ingle Después de Sujetar la Cadera](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dolor-en-la-ingle-despues-de-sujetar-la-cadera)
- [¿Debería dolerme la rodilla 1-2 años después de un reemplazo total de rodilla?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/deberia-dolerme-la-rodilla-1-2-anos-despues-de-un-reemplazo-total-de-rodilla) - La respuesta corta es no. Si se ha sometido a una cirugía total de rodilla y todavía tiene dolor después de curarse, ya que para la mayoría de pacientes tarda de uno a dos años en sanar por completo, entonces mi consejo es tratar de comprender por qué no está bien y tiene dolor, para
- [“Mini Espinal” para Remplazo de Cadera y Rodilla en Pacientes Ambulatorios… Lo Mejor de Ambos Mundos](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/mini-espinal)
- [Se Aseguran los Niveles más Altos en Protocolos de Seguridad Para los Pacientes de Cirugía de Cadera y Rodilla del Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/protocolos) - El Dr. William Leone es un cirujano ortopédico que se especializa en problemas complejos y dolorosos de cadera y rodilla y es ampliamente reconocido por el excepcional nivel de atención ortopédica altamente personalizada e integral, que él y su equipo brindan. El Dr. Leone trata a pacientes de todo el mundo que viajan a Fort
- [La Cirugía de Reemplazo de Articulaciones No Es Solo Para Atletas Olímpicos, La receta del Dr. Leone para volver a un estilo de vida activo y sin dolor](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-cirugia) - El mundo se paralizó por los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio 2020 hasta hace poco y fue increíble ver los extraordinarios talentos físicos, la habilidad y la resistencia de los asombrosos atletas que participaron y destacaron. Se necesitan años de dedicación y entrenamiento físico intenso para competir a este nivel de élite. Un entrenamiento tan agotador
- [Demanda de Viajes Durante El Verano Aumenta a Medida Que Los Adultos Mayores Vacunados Se Recuperan](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/demanda) - Después de la Cirugía de Reemplazo de Articulaciones, los Dolores de Rodilla y Cadera ya no Deberían Disminuir su Ritmo A medida que continúa el proceso de vacunación a nivel nacional y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades actualizan sus reglas generales del uso de mascarillas en ambientes interiores y
- [El Paciente de Reemplazo de Cadera Total Insatisfecho: Descubriendo Qué Está Mal](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/spanishunhappyhip) - El reemplazo total de cadera (RTC) es una de las cirugías más exitosas e importantes desarrolladas durante el siglo pasado. Ha ayudado a millones de personas en todo el mundo al aliviar su dolor y permitirles permanecer móviles, independientes y activos. Múltiples estudios han demostrado que más del 95-96% de las personas que se someten
- [Artritis de cadera y rodilla: ¿Funcionan las inyecciones de PRP y células madre?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/artritis-de-cadera-y-rodilla-funcionan-las-inyecciones-de-prp-y-celulas-madre) - Se estima que 50 millones de estadounidenses padecen osteoartritis (OA). Es la causa más común de deterioro de las articulaciones de la cadera y la rodilla; el riesgo de ser diagnosticado con artritis de por vida es de 40% y una de cada dos personas desarrollará una osteoartritis de rodilla sintomática a los 85 años.
- [La Receta Para Pacientes Felices: Siga la Regla Dorada](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-receta-para-pacientes-felices-siga-la-regla-dorada) - Desde el momento en que inicié mi práctica médica hace más de dos décadas, me he propuesto evaluar la experiencia de cada paciente desde su perspectiva y no desde la mía. Su experiencia comienza mucho antes de llegar a mi oficina, generalmente buscándome en Google y visitando mi página web, donde encuentran una gran cantidad
- [Lo Mejor De Fort Lauderdale 2021](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/17092-2)
- [La comunicación es un componente clave de la cirugía de reemplazo  de cadera y rodilla](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/la-comunicacion-es-un-componente-clave-de-la-cirugia-de-reemplazo-de-cadera-y-rodilla) - Una cita con un cirujano puede ser una experiencia estresante cuando el paciente siente dolor y tiene problemas de movilidad. Incluso si usted ha investigado y está bien informado, no se sorprenda si olvida algunos de los detalles de su consulta al llegar a casa. Aún si presta mucha atención, es difícil absorber y procesar
- [Common Causes of Chronic Knee Pain: Are Your Knees At Risk?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/knee-pain-common-causes-and-treatments) - If you have ever cancelled a tennis match or golf game because of knee pain, you are not alone. Knee problems are very common. They occur in people of all ages and are caused by a variety of issues –ranging from injury to arthritis. Chronic knee pain can be worrisome and confusing. A doctor who
- [Joint Replacement Surgery for Osteoarthritis Q&A](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/joint_replacement) - As comments and very detailed questions from readers continue to be posted on my blog, it occurred to me that it was time to do a series of Q&A posts that talk about joints and why they deteriorate, as well as what treatments and surgeries are available today to get people back on their feet and enjoying a pain-free lifestyle.
- [The Pros and Cons of Two Approaches to Hip Replacement: Mini-Posterior and Direct Anterior](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-two-approaches-to-hip-replacement-mini-posterior-and-direct-anterior) - In my last blog post, I discussed minimally invasive surgery with regard to hip replacement. While new techniques, instruments and prostheses have been developed specifically for minimally invasive surgeries, there are many well-established approaches to hip replacement. Two which are receiving the most attention are the traditional posterior approach and the direct anterior approach. I
- [Greater Trochanteric Bursitis: A Common Cause of Hip Pain](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/greater-trochanteric-bursitis-a-common-cause-of-hip-pain) - One of the most common sources of hip pain is greater trochanteric bursitis caused by inflammation of the bursa, which is located at the outward curve of the femur (thighbone) where it meets the hip bone.
- [Holy Cross Health a GE Center of Excellence](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/holy-cross-health-a-ge-center-of-excellence)
- [Newspaper Spotlights Dr. Leone and the Challenges with Covid](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/pelican)
- [Dr. Leone Receives Excellence In Healthcare Honoree for 2021](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/award)
- [Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): A Biologic Solution – “Heal Thy Self”](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-biologic-solution-heal-thy-self) - When the arthritic process becomes so advanced in hip or knee joints that less-invasive and more conservative treatment options no longer are effective, surgery becomes necessary.
- [Dr. Leone Receives 5 Star Ranking From His Patients](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/14476-2)
- [Exparel: a New, Long-lasting Local Anesthetic  that Decreases Postoperative Pain after Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/exparel-new-long-lasting-local-anesthetic-decreases-postoperative-pain-hip-knee-replacement-surgery) - 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.
- [Top Five Questions to Ask an Orthopedic Surgeon about Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-five-questions-to-ask-an-orthopedic-surgeon-about-hip-and-knee-replacement-surgery) - The science and technology of joint replacement continue to evolve, so it is no surprise that patients have many questions and concerns as they navigate the process of finding the right orthopedic surgeon and determining the best approach to achieving the outcomes they desire. To begin the process, here are five important questions you should
- [Concierge Medicine at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/concierge-medicine) - At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we define our Concierge Medicine practice as a personal, in-depth relationship with our patients where they feel the concern and experience the care of good old-fashioned medicine, while benefiting from our entire team's experience and my expertise and use of the latest and most proven techniques for solving
- [How To Recognize and Manage Referred Pain](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/how-to-recognize-and-manage-referred-pain) - The human body's "shared wiring" can intermingle and cause unusual effects, especially with regard to pain. At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we sometimes see patients who are experiencing what commonly is known as "referred pain" or persistent pain in one area of the body that actually is caused by injury, weakness or arthritis
- [Blood Transfusions During Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/blood-transfusions-during-surgery) - Some of the most common questions that our patients have prior to surgery are in regard to the possible need for a blood transfusion during the operation. At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we welcome such questions as part of our patient-care philosoply. We want you to fully understand all aspects of your surgery
- [Hip and Knee Surgeries Increase as Patient Audience Widens and Techniques Improve](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-and-knee-surgeries-increase-as-patient-audience-widens-and-surgical-techniques-improve-2)
- [Diagnosing an Arthritic Hip Joint](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/diagnosing-an-arthritic-hip-joint) - Osteoarthritis is one of the common causes of hip deterioration. If you are experiencing persistent pain in your hip that will not go away, it's time to have a conversation with your doctor followed by a thorough examination. At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, a diagnosis is made for every patient based on a
- [What Patients Should Know About Preventing Infection During and After Joint Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/what-patients-should-know-about-preventing-infection-during-and-after-joint-replacement-surgery) - ------------ A common concern of patients facing joint replacement surgery is the risk of infection either during or after the procedure. And rightly so, as even though there have been great advances in surgical techniques, infection remains a challenge. Bacteria in our bodies usually are well controlled by our immune system, however, every precaution must
- [The Benefits of Partial vs. Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-benefits-of-partial-vs-total-knee-replacement) - One of the most frequent questions we are asked at the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care is, "What are the benefits of a partial versus a total knee replacement?" To answer that question, we first must explore the reasons why a particular patient may develop knee joint degeneration. At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care,
- [How to Minimize Risks Prior to Joint Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/how-to-minimize-risks-prior-to-joint-replacement-surgery) - Determining potential risk factors for each patient prior to joint replacement surgery can affect the success of the operation as well as facilitate the best post-surgical outcome. At The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we assess each patient with a consultation, thorough examination and evaluation of all conditions that might pose risks prior to knee
- [The Success of Total Hip Replacement Surgery Is Highly Associated with Cup Position](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-success-of-total-hip-replacement-surgery-is-highly-associated-with-cup-position) - As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed in the U.S. annually. That number is expected to increase greatly as the baby boomer generation ages. At the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, I have an exemplary rate of successful outcomes for my patients, something
- [Top Six Questions to Determine Serious Knee Pain or Need for Knee Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-six-questions-to-determine-serious-knee-pain-or-need-for-knee-surgery) - --- Knee pain is a widespread complaint affecting people of all ages. It can originate from a sports injury or past trauma, such as a fall. Many medical conditions also can lead to knee pain and arthritis. This includes infection and also autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis; childhood diseases such as Rickets or Blount's
- [The Advantages of Partial Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-advantages-of-partial-knee-replacement-surgery)
- [Top Five "Need-to-Knows" about Hip Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-five-need-to-knows-about-hip-replacement-surgery) - The latest statistics gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that some 327,000 hip replacements are performed annually in the U.S. That number is predicted to increase to nearly 635,000 in the U.S. alone by the year 2030. Also, according to a 2018 report by Datamonitor, an international marketing firm, the
- [Top 20 Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Prior to Hip or Knee Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/top-20-questions-to-ask-your-orthopedic-surgeon-prior-to-surgery) - - On my medical blog, I have discussed many topics surrounding complex hip and knee issues, from understanding joint pain to choosing the right orthopedic surgeon. As head of the of the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, my practice focuses exclusively on solving complex hip and knee problems,
- [Computer-Assisted Total Knee and Robotic-Assisted Partial Knee Surgery: Sharing the Benefits of These Techniques with Medical Professionals from other Countries](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/computer-assisted-total-knee-and-robotic-assisted-partial-knee-surgery-sharing-the-benefits-of-these-techniques-with-medical-professionals-from-other-countries) - ---- ---- I recently spoke at the Morgan White Leaders' Conference at the Ritz Carlton in Coconut Grove about current technologies and strategies for partial and total knee replacements. While not my typical audience of physicians and surgeons, this group included independent insurance agents, brokers and medical directors from the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Central
- [When is Hip Arthroscopy an Effective Course of Treatment?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-is-hip-arthroscopy-an-effective-course-of-treatment) - Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that has revolutionized procedures to solve knee and shoulder joint problems, and these surgeries are performed routinely. Hip arthroscopic surgery is performed much less frequently, because the problems that potentially can be treated this way are much less common. From a technical standpoint, the hip joint is difficult to arthroscope
- [Conservative Treatments to Delay Joint Replacement Surgery and Help Manage Pain](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/conservative-treatments-to-delay-joint-replacement-surgery-and-help-manage-pain) - 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
- [Can Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Lead to Early Onset Osteoarthritis?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/can-femoroacetabular-impingement-fai-lead-to-early-onset-osteoarthritis) - 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
- [When to Have Hip Revision Surgery Due to Metal-on-Metal Prostheses](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/when-to-have-hip-revision-surgery-due-to-metal-on-metal-prostheses) - Total hip replacement surgery has been one of the most successful surgeries ever developed. In fact, total hip replacement and cataract surgery are considered by many as the two surgeries that during the last century have had the greatest effect on improving quality of life. The age range of people now seeking hip replacement surgery
- [Determining the Need for Total Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/determining-the-need-for-total-knee-replacement-surgery) - In the first of two blog posts focusing on computer assisted total knee replacement surgery (TKR), I will discuss the physiology of the knee joint, how it works, what causes its breakdown and the possible need for a TKR. Orthopedic surgeons generally categorize the knee joint as having three compartments: the inside (medial compartment), the
- [Computer Assisted Total Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/computer-assisted-total-knee-replacement-surgery) - In my previous blog, I discussed the need for Total knee replacement (TKR), primarily when the joint needs to be resurfaced and realigned to address knee pain and disability due to angular deformity and the loss of cartilage. TKR surgery is the most common joint replacement procedure being preformed. During TKR, an arthritic joint is
- [Medical Tourism: at What Cost? Having Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery Outside the U.S.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/medical-tourism-at-what-cost-having-hip-or-knee-replacement-surgery-outside-the-u-s) - Several recent news articles have included interviews with patients who sought hip or knee replacement surgery outside of the U.S. Recently, medical tourism, where patients travel to other countries to offset the cost of having surgery, has come to the forefront. Many travel to the U.S. or other more medically advanced countries because the type
- [Regional or General Anesthesia: Which is Preferred for Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/regional-or-general-anesthesia-which-is-preferred-for-hip-or-knee-replacement-surgery) - One of the preoperative decisions prior to hip or knee replacement surgery is what type of anesthesia will be administered. Before your surgery is scheduled, your anesthesiologist will review your past medical history, give you an exam and then discuss the type of anesthesia recommended for you.
- [New Sensor Enhances Precision Balance During Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/new-sensor-enhances-precision-balance-total-knee-replacement) - 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.
- [The Future of Medical Care in America and The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/future-medical-care-america-leone-center-orthopedic-care) - The future of medical care in America has become the million dollar question as the Affordable Care Act is now in play.
- [VERASENSE Sensor is a game changer for knee replacement surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/verasense-sensor-game-changer-knee-replacement-surgery) - Total knee replacement is one of the most successful surgeries to have been developed, helping thousands to walk again.
- [Guest Blog: “My Experience with Total Knee Surgery,” by Edward Stupi](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/guest-blog-experience-total-knee-surgery-edward-stupi) - 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.
- [The Verasense Knee System](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/verasense-orthosensor-knee-system) - Traditionally during total knee replacement (TKR), surgeons have had to balance the prosthetic knee by feeling the tension in the ligaments throughout the range of motion.
- [The Exeter Hip Stem – Still the Gold Standard in the Industry](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/exeter-hip-stem-still-gold-standard-industry) - The Exeter Hip Stem is thought by many to be the “industry gold standard” prosthetic stem for hip replacement. I have been implanting the Exeter Hip Stem in my patients since 1996 and the results continue to remain among the best in my practice.
- [Medicare Study Ranks Holy Cross Hospital One of the Top Hospitals for Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeries](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/medicare-study-ranks-holy-cross-hospital-one-top-hospitals-hip-knee-replacement-surgeries) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conducted a study to identify the nation’s top hospitals for hip and knee replacement surgery.
- [Misconceptions about Partial and Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/misconceptions-partial-total-knee-replacement) - 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.
- [Joint Preservation Strategies to Delay the Need for Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/joint-preservation-strategies-delay-need-hip-knee-replacement-surgery) - In the first of several blog posts about hip and knee joint preservation, I will discuss the mechanics of these amazing joints that help keep us moving and the conservative treatments that can delay and possibly prevent the eventual need for partial or total joint replacement.
- [Arthroscopic Techniques to Stimulate the Production of Joint Fibrocartilage](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/arthroscopic-techniques-stimulate-production-joint-fibrocartilage) - In the third blog focusing on biologic strategies to preserve, “heal” or encourage the growth of new joint cartilage, I will describe three arthroscopic techniques that deliberately cause bleeding to stimulate the development of fibrocartilage to form and cover an exposed, arthritic area in the joint.
- [Leading Edge Strategies to Regenerate Hyaline Cartilage](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/leading-edge-strategies-regenerate-hyaline-cartilage) - My final blog in this series on biologic strategies for repairing joint damage focuses on leading edge treatments designed to stimulate the regeneration of new hyaline cartilage: Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation (OATS or Mosaicplasty), Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation, Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) and Stem Cell and Tissue engineering.
- [Two Computer Systems Improve Total Knee Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/two-computer-systems-improve-total-knee-replacement-surgery) - New techniques and technologies have been developed, which include use of sophisticated computers and pressure sensors. These tools have vastly improved the consistency of achieving surgical goals by allowing us to recognize and correct subtleties in balancing the soft tissue sleeve and then optimize limb alignment.
- [Using Kinematic Sensor Technology for Revision Total Knee Replacement (TKR)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/using-kinematic-sensor-technology-revision-total-knee-replacement-tkr) - 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.
- [Revision Hip Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/revision-hip-replacement-surgery) - Revision hip replacement surgery refers to more hip surgery being performed on a hip that already has a total hip implanted. Typically, a “revision” hip replacement surgery is a more complex procedure requiring more operative time, expertise and special equipment. The potential complications associated with revision surgery also tend to be greater. Removing the old
- [Total Hip Replacement Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/total-hip-replacement-surgery) - Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing a diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial hip joint or prosthesis. Frequently hip replacement is performed when someone’s hip becomes damaged and painful from arthritis. It’s important when reconstructing the joint that if abnormal biomechanics led to the arthritis, that they are
- [Total Hip Replacement Surgery Can Restore an Active Sports Lifestyle](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/total-hip-replacement-surgery-can-restore-a-vibrant-sports) - In several past blog posts, I have discussed how total hip replacement surgery (THR) has been a game changer, not only for some elderly patients who have lost mobility but for younger and older men and women who seek treatment to regain active and/or maintain a vigorous lifestyle.
- [Hip Arthroscopy: Who is a Good Candidate?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/updated-look-effectiveness-hip-arthroscopy-good-candidate) - Arthroscopy is a surgical technique that has revolutionized how some complex problems that develop in certain joints are treated, including the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow and wrist.
- [The Importance of Computer Navigation for Knee Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-importance-of-computer-navigation-for-knee-surgery) - When conservative treatments – such as physical therapy or anti-inflammatory medication – fail to resolve knee pain, an orthopedic specialist may recommend partial or total knee replacement surgery. To be successful, an orthopedic surgeon must accurately align the knee replacement parts with the hip and the ankle. The surgeon must also balance the soft tissue
- [Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/metal-on-metal-hip-replacements) - Recently the FDA released a statement of concern about hip replacements performed with a metal-on-metal bearing. The metals used in these prostheses include chromium and cobalt. There had been a recent surge in usage by many orthopedic surgeons because preliminary information suggested that metal-on-metal was more durable and therefore potentially more long-lasting then other bearing
- [Preventing Infection](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/preventing-infection) - Even with all of the modern advances in surgical techniques, there can be a risk of infection with any surgical procedure. I recently posted a blog to help patients understand what causes infection and how at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we follow a strict regimen before, during and after surgery that provides the best
- [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/minimally-invasive-surgery) - Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has been a hot topic for the last several years as it becomes a more common approach to a variety of procedures. Performed through smaller incisions, proponents claim that MIS results in less pain, less blood loss, a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery. New techniques, instruments and even new
- [MAKOplasty Surgeon Spotlight: Top Six Questions to Determine Seriousness of Knee Pain](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/mako-plasty-surgeon-spotlight)
- [Common Symptoms of Corrosion Problems from Metal-on-Metal Implants](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/common-symptoms-of-corrosion-problems-from-metal-on-metal-implants) - 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
- [Should Hip and Knee Prosthetics Come with a Warranty?](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/hip-knee-prosthetics-come-warranty) - 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.
- [Pseudotumors in total hip replacement patients due to metal ion levels](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/pseudotumors-total-hip-replacement-patients-due-metal-ion-levels) - 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.
- [The Light: What You Should Know About Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-light-what-you-should-know-about-metal-on-metal-hip-replacements)
- [Guest Blog: “My Experience with Hip Replacement Surgery,” by Danny More](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/guest-blog-experience-hip-replacement-surgery-danny) - 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.
- [US News & World Report: Choosing Between Partial and Total Knee Replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/us-news-world-report)
- [Dr. Leone Led Hip Section at the Second Annual Winter Orthopedic Symposium](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-led-hip-section-second-annual-winter-orthopedic-symposium) - Holy Cross Hospital’s Orthopedic Institute in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital recently hosted the Second Annual Winter Orthopedic Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The two-day, nationally attended educational symposium included presentations on the latest advances in adult knee and hip arthroplasty, shoulder arthroplasty, joint preservation, advanced recovery and pain protocols.
- [The Pelican: Dr. Leone takes top professional awards and receives patient praise](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/the-pelican-dr-leone-takes-top-professional-awards-and-receives-patient-praise)
- [Dr Leone Interviewed on The Cutting Edge](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-leone-interviewed-on-cutting-edge-740am) - Dr. William Leone, head of the Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., recently appeared as a guest on WWNN radio show, The Cutting Edge. During his half-hour interview with host Anita Finley, Dr. Leone discussed the latest orthopedic technologies and advances for solving complex hip and knee problems, including total hip
- [Radio Interview: Dr. Leone discusses how he finds solutions to complex hip and knee problems.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/anita-finley-hosts-dr-william-leone-boomer-times) - Anita Finley, Boomer Times recently hosted Dr. William Leone on her radio program Cutting Edge, where he spoke about finding solutions for complex hip and knee problems. Nationally recognized for his expertise in reconstruction hip and knee surgery, Dr. Leone is celebrating his 25-year career at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale.
- [Radio interview: Dr. Leone discusses current strategies for hip and knee replacement surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-william-leone-is-a-guest-on-zns-popular-morning-show-bahamas-sunrise) - During a recent trip to Nassau to speak to a group of doctors and medical insurance agents about current strategies for hip and knee replacement surgery, I had the added pleasure of appearing as a guest on The Bahamas ZNS Network popular morning show, Bahamas @ Sunrise. What made this particular interview so special for
- [Dr. William Leone Recently Featured in April 2014 Issue of City & Shore Magazine](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/dr-william-leone-recently-featured-april-2014-issue-city-shore-magazine) - Click the image below to read Dr. Leone's article featuring the latest on Total Knee Replacement
- [Dr. William Leone to Discuss Hip and Knee Replacements During Ortho Hour on January 23, 2019](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/ortho-hour-january-23-2019-dr-william-leone-to-discuss-hip-and-knee-replacements) - Dr. William Leone to Discuss Hip and Knee Replacements: Latest Techniques and Care for Improved Results During Ortho Hour on January 23, 2019. This event is free and open to the public.
- [South Florida Hospital News: Dr. Leone Heads New Clinical Trial for Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/south-florida-hospital-news-dr-leone-heads-new-clinical-trial-for-total-knee-replacement)
- [Thrive Magazine "For Hip & Knee Surgery, Smart Pain Management Can Vastly Improve Results" Fall, 2018](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/thrive-magazine-feature-article-by-dr-leone-for-hip-knee-surgery-smart-pain-management-can-vastly-improve-results-fall-2018) - Dr. William A. Leone has earned a reputation for outstanding surgical outcomes and patient care, treating complex hip and knee problems.
- [In Weston Magazine: Master of Orthopedics](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/in-weston-magazine-master-of-orthopedics)
- [Prime Magazine: In the Moment With Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/prime-magazine-in-the-moment-with-dr-leone)
- [Becker's Healthcare Review - Orthopedic Surgeon to Know, Dr. William Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/beckers-healthcare-review-orthopedic-surgeon-to-know-dr-william-leone)

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## Testimonials

- [The Outcome is Remarkable, SPAIRE Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/remarkable)
- ["If you are even contemplating a knee replacement, you have to come see Dr. Leone" (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/come-see-doc)
- ["I'm 80 years old and I'm living to be 100, thanks to Dr. Leone" Double Revision Hip Replacements (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/double-hip-replacement-video-2023)
- [After My Knee Replacement My COPD Improved 100% (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/copd-improved)
- [My therapist said "I knew it was a 'Leone Knee' because it's doing so well." (Total Knee Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-knew-it-was-a-leone-knee)
- ["My knee was totally unstable and I was nervous. Immediately, I noticed an incredible difference." (Total knee video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-knee-was-unstable)
- [Dorothy honors Dr. Leone's birthday every year for what he has done for her and her life. Total Knee patient](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/birthday)
- ["Unfortunately, I walked around with knee pain for 5 years, and then I met an awesome doctor." (Total Knee video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/awesome-doctor)
- [After a fall in South Korea turned into emergency surgery, "Dr. Leone gave us our life back." (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/emergency-surgery)
- [Retired Florida Panther, Serge Payer, 10 days after SPAIRE Total Hip Surgery (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/florida-panther-player)
- ["Another surgeon said I needed a Knee Replacement, Dr. Leone said 'no' and he was right." (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/he-was-right)
- ["After a failed revision knee, I'm here today to thank Dr. Leone for the excellent work." (Video Revision and Total Knee)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/excellent-work)
- ["I got my life back after 25 years of watching it fade away." (Total Knee Replacement)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/life-back)
- ["I had a bad experience with a prior surgeon last year. Dr. Leone did a superb job." (Video SPAIRE total hip)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/superb-spaire-hip)
- ["Prior to surgery, I could barely walk without constant pain. I am grateful for Dr. Leone." (Video SPAIRE Total Hip)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-could-barely-walk)
- [Now happy, Matt had an unsuccessful knee surgery in 2022 by another surgeon. After reading an article by Dr. Leone, He made an appointment.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/read-an-article)
- ["It's been a life changing experience." Total Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/life-changing)
- ["I was hunchback and now I'm able to walk all around." (SPAIRE total hip video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hunchback)
- [Juan wins first place in a Spartan race. "Thank you, Dr. Leone."](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/juan-wins-first-place-in-a-spartan-race-thank-you-dr-leone)
- ["After several surgeons and five years of pain, I have no pain! Revision Knee](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/no-pain)
- ["I listened to my doctor instead of my friends and I'm so glad I did." SPAIRE Hip](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-listened-to-my-doctor)
- ["I came from North Carolina, because I wouldn't go anywhere else." Hip & Knee Video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hip-knee)
- ["He did so well with the first hip, that I had to come back for the second." SPAIRE Hip](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/second-hip)
- ["It was a challenging post-op but they took very good care of me." Revision Knee](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/challenging-hip)
- [After two successful knee surgeries, Peter is back for his hip. "I'm on my feet all day long, I'm very pleased." (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-am-very-pleased)
- [Andrew says, "If you didn't come here, then you went to the wrong spot."(Total Knee Revision video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/you-went-to-the-wrong-spot)
- ["I feel great, you did a great job!" (Total Knee Replacement Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/great-job)
- ["I'm in retail, I stand all day and this has helped me tremendously" Total Knee (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/in-retail)
- [Bret is checking in after 9 years. Thanks for giving me back my 50s. (Partial Knee Replacement Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/partial-knee-after-9-years)
- [Marco's SPAIRE Total Hip feels great. Dr. Leone has inspired his daughter to become an Orthopedic Surgeon. (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/inspiring)
- [Gina says, "You can depend on Dr. Leone. I feel 20 again." (Video Total Knee Replacement)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/depend-on-him)
- [After 3 prior surgeries from other doctors Marie is "walking like a young woman" after Dr. Leone's surgery. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/a-young-woman)
- ["I heard a lot about him, looked at his credentials, and he seemed the best guy for the job. I am doing exceptionally well." (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/best-guy)
- [Sean has had two hips and one knee with Dr. Leone; he is doing very well and lost 85 pounds (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/doing-very-well)
- [Dave had such a great experience with his first hip that he's back for surgery on his second. (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/back-for-seconds)
- [Every orthopedist in Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach County turned me down, but Dr. Leone said, "I can help you." (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-can-help-you)
- [They made us feel comfortable; we refer our friends! (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/we-refer-our-friends)
- [I was sold right after I met Dr. Leone. Do it and don't think twice. (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leone)
- [Two hours to two weeks after surgery, Frank can do anything now. (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/2-weeks-after-surgery)
- ["This is my second hip from Dr. Leone and my dogs are appreciating all the walks." (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/second-hip-2)
- ["I was apprehensive about the second knee, but now after the successful first knee, I can't wait!" (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/the-second-knee)
- [Roger, 86, after two hips and two knees is fine and fit! (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/fine-and-fit)
- [Nathan, a year after surgery in South Carolina, finds Dr. Leone after reading his article. "Should my knee still hurt 1-2  years after surgery?"](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/knee-pain-one-to-two-years-after-surgery)
- ["Now I can do whatever I want to do." (Bilateral knees video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/whatever-i-want)
- ["Two new hips and a partial knee replacement, it changed my life, I'm planning a trip to the Mediterranean."](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/planning-a-trip)
- ["There aren't enough thank you(s) for what Dr. Leone has done for me." (2 hips and 2 knees Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-you)
- [After 5 years of suffering "Bit the bullet" and got a new hip. (SPAIRE Hip-Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/patient-rides-his-bike)
- ["Believe me, they take really good care." SPAIRE Hip Approach (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/good-care)
- [After a big surgery, "I'm very, very happy." Revision hip (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/revision-2)
- ["I feel like I can walk miles after just five weeks." SPAIRE Hip  (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/walk-miles)
- ["I love that doctor because my life changed after the surgery."- Total Hip  Video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/love-that-doctor)
- ["The longer you wait, it's worse on your life." - Complex Total Hip Revision (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dont-wait-3)
- [Nurse Marie traveled from Vermont for Dr. Leone. "He gave me a second life. I was dead, I was ready to go." Revision knee video.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/a-second-life)
- ["Don't Wait! I'm Loving Life" Bilateral Knees Video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dont-wait)
- ["It was the best thing I ever did." SPAIRE technique total hip (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/best-thing)
- [My knee would not bend after my first knee surgery, but Dr. Leone saved the day.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/knee-would-not-bend)
- ["After a bad hip surgery, Dr. Leone gave me two good hips." (Hip video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/2-good-hips)
- [After two prior knee surgeries that did not work Tracy found Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/revision-knee)
- ["Fantastic Dr. and Team" - bilateral hip replacements with the SPAIRE technique (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/fantastic-dr)
- ["We knew we made the greatest decision coming here."—total knee replacement video.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/greatest-decision-total-knee)
- [Fire chief Todd says, "I'm very impressed with the team." (Bilateral knee replacements – video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/fire-chief-is-impressed)
- [Iris (90) said to "Take your hips, knees to the Doctor, My Doctor, Dr. Leone." ( Bilateral Hips Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-doctor)
- [Thank you for helping me walk again and do everything. (SPAIRE Total Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/walk-again)
- ["I should have done it 10 years ago. A seamless process!" (Double knee replacement Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hard-core-skier)
- [He is a Miracle Worker. He put me back together like Humpty Dumpty (Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/miracle-worker)
- ["I couldn't go through life like that. Now, I'm so happy. SPAIRE Total Hip Replacement Video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/life)
- ["I'm 2 inches taller, thinner, happier..." Knee Replacements (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/celebrating-knee-replacements)
- ["I Promise You, You Will Not Regret It" Double Hip Replacements (Video )](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/no-regrets)
- ["Go to the gym, exercise, and go see Dr. Leone." SPAIRE Technique Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/go-see-dr-leone)
- [Charles is checking in after 20 years of bilateral hip replacements." My quality of life is beyond my imagination." (Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/after20years)
- [I have no limitations. It has changed my life (Total Knee Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/no-limitations)
- ["6 weeks later and I am playing competitive tennis." (Hip and Knee Replacements Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/competitive-tennis)
- ["Two New Knees. Florida Keys Here I Come!" (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/two-new-knees)
- ["Amen! No pain and I feel great!" Multiple Revision Hip Surgeries (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/multiple-revision-hip-surgeries)
- ["Such Professionalism and Care That Comes Out of This Office." 2 Hips- SPAIRE Technique (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/such-professionalism)
- [Larry Mordon Gives Dr. Leone 5 stars times 10 "It was like flipping a switch!" (SPAIRE Hip video )](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/5-stars)
- ["What A Pleasure Every Step of The Way" (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/a-pleasure)
- ["I'm A New Man" Hip Replacements (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/im-a-new-man-2)
- [Scott had a message for Dr. Leone (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/message)
- [Shawn does not regret having a total hip replacement by Dr. Leone at such a young age. (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/shawn-does-not-regret-having-a-total-hip-replacement-by-dr-leone-at-such-a-young-age-video)
- [I had a bad experience on the other knee but this one with Dr. Leone feels amazing. Partial Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/partial-with-dr-leone)
- ["Anybody that's going to do my replacement parts It's Dr. Leone." (Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/replacement-parts)
- ["I'm Doing Everything, Thanks To You Doc." (Knee Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/everything)
- ["Honestly, It was the Best Decision I Ever Made - (Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/best-decision)
- ["My Hips are Fantastic." Bilateral Hips (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/fantastic-hips)
- [Stacey had a complex revision hip. "I can run around in circles with my Mercedes-Benz hip." (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/mercedes-benz-hip)
- ['He has blessed hands." Bilateral Total Knee Replacements (Video 2024)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/blessed-hands)
- ["If I Can Do It You Can Do It!" SPAIRE Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-can-do-it)
- ["Now In Two Weeks I Feel Amazing!" Total Knee (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/amazing)
- [Second hip with the SPAIRE technique, "This time, it feels totally different." (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/2nd-hip-spaire)
- ["It was just wonderful no pain at all" Total Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/no-pain-at-all)
- ["If you are going to get a knee replacement, he's the guy to see, my doctor told me." (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/double-knee)
- ["All my customers who are doctors said I had to get Dr. Leone" Revision of Partial Knee to Total (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/partial-knee-revision)
- ["I'm feeling great." Bilateral Hips SPAIRE Approach (Video 2024)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bilateral-hips)
- ["I'm 58 and my quality of life was terrible" (2024 Total Knee Replacement Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/quality-of-life)
- ["No one could be nicer and I am feeling just amazing." Total SPAIRE Hip (2024 Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/amazing-2)
- ["I'm ecstatic about my new knee! Thank you, Dr. Leone."  ( 2024 Total Knee Replacement video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/ecstatic)
- ["I'm great! The second hip was easier than the first (2024 Video of Bilateral Hips)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/easy)
- ["I'm in the healthcare business, and these folks really care." TKR (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/these-folks-really-care)
- ["My Top Gun Surgeon." Total Hip SPAIRE Approach (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/top-gun)
- ["I am Like a New Person!" 2 New Knees (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/two-new-knees-2)
- ["I couldn't stand 2 minutes in line and now I can dance." SPAIRE Total Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-couldnt-stand-2-minutes-in-line-and-now-i-can-dance)
- ["After the first surgery did not work, I did my own research and found Dr. Leone." Knee Revision (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/research-2)
- ["My revision total knee replacement absolutely changed my life." (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/changed-my-life)
- ["Would have done it sooner if I would have known it was going to be so professionally managed." (SPAIRE Hip video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/professionally-managed)
- ["It is amazing how normal this feels." Total Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/feels-normal)
- [Two Hips and One Knee -"Thank you Dr. Leone!" Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/two-hips-and-one-knee)
- ["It was a difficult revision knee, then he fixed my hip, and I am pain-free." Revision Knee and SPAIRE Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/knee-and-hip)
- ["I searched for about five years and went to seven doctors." Both hips, SPAIRE Technique (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/both-hips-spaire)
- [After two previous surgeries and an infected hip Eduardo, finds Dr. Leone (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/infected-hip-revision)
- ["I'm Good."  SPAIRE Bilateral Hip Replacements (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/im-good)
- ["Physical therapists can tell which patients are from William." (Dr. Leone) SPAIRE Total Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leones-patients)
- ["I Feel Fantastic!" Total Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-feel-fantastic)
- ["As soon as I woke up from the revision surgery, I told my wife, this is good." Revision Hip](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/this-is-good)
- ["I Feel Fantastic!" Total Hip Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/feel-fantastic-total-hip-replacement-video)
- ["Gosh Did I Choose The Right Guy!" Total Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/total-knee)
- ["My life instantly changed." (SPAIRE Hip Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-changed-my-life)
- ["I Have a New and Improved Husband." (Video-2 Total Knees)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/new-husband)
- ["The aftercare is good, I feel like an individual. I am like a walking commercial." (Partial Knee Replacement Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/aftercare-is-good)
- [85 yrs.- "It's Like a Young Kid in That Knee Again." (Revision of a Partial Knee Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/young-kid)
- [7 Years Later, Bret is still skiing the "Steep and Deep" (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/steep-and-deep)
- ["We went to a number of different doctors and they said, 'There is nothing we can do.'" Knee Revision Video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/nothing-we-can-do)
- [The new hip is an enormous difference, so strong and balanced - SPAIRE Technique (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/captain-andy-surfing)
- ["I had a difficult hip situation, and he mastered it!"  Revision hip (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/difficult-hip)
- [After a Hip Revision I introduced my best friend to Dr. Leone who then had a hip and a knee replacement.(Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/best-friends)
- [Keith, after his failed knee replacement, is happy to have found Dr. Leone -Revision Knee (Video 2024)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/failed-knee)
- [Frank's Amazing Hip Journey from 4 Hours to Two Weeks Post-Op. (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/franks-amazing-hip-journey)
- [After having 3 joint replacements by Dr. Leone, Jennifer feels amazing. (Video SPAIRE Hip & Both Knees)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/3-joint-replacements)
- ["We are a Leone Family." SPAIRE Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/leone-family)
- [I was basically crippled , then I met the magic man Dr. Leone- SPAIRE Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/crippled)
- ["Dr. Leone, you gave me my life back." - SPAIRE Total Hip (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/86-my-life-is-back)
- [I feel like you have given me a new toy...my total mobility and freedom from pain.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/jan-atlas-hip-surgery) - Dear Bill: On Tuesday, August 8, 2017, one again, I had the pleasure of meeting you, Susan, and Julie this time in connection with my post-surgical evaluation. Although you gave me a clean bill of health in connection with my hip implant surgery, it really was not necessary since I truly cannot find the words
- [Hiking tough terrain again following knee replacement.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bob-banks-knee-replacement) - Bob Banks hikes again thanks to Dr. Leone and his Staff. Replaced both medial knees on 10/15/16 and 10/16/16. Back to hiking really tough terrain after six months.
- ["I was in a lot of pain, he was amazing, staff incredible." (Video SPAIRE Hip)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/a-lot-of-pain)
- [The Only Surgeon Who Figured Out My Knee  May 2021 (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-knee)
- ["I Did Tons of Research and Dr. Leone Came out on top." SPAIRE approach (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/research)
- [I'll be snow skiing in January (Nov.  2021 Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/snow-skiing)
- [SPAIRE Hip Technique -A Piece of Cake -Video Nov. 2021 (warning: rated R)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-hip-technique-a-piece-of-cake-video-nov-2021-warning-rated-r)
- ["I didn't even realize I had surgery!" (SPAIRE Hip Replacement Video August, 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-bilateral-hips)
- [Grateful Dr. Eisenberg in Antarctica](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/grateful-dr-eisenberg-in-antarctica)
- [Kind patient sends Dr. Leone Merry Christmas wishes with annual thank you note and box of See’s Candies following his total hip replacement 18 years ago.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/former-patient-sends-dr-leone-merry-christmas-wishes-and-annual-thank-you-notes-following-his-total-hip-replacement-18-years-ago)
- ["This is the place to come if you need a new knee" (Dec. 2021 Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/a-new-knee)
- ["I should not have waited after my last total knee with Dr. Leone" Total Knee (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dont-wait-2)
- ["It's My Favorite Joint." Partial Knee Replacement (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/its-my-favorite-joint)
- ["It's Perfect! I can do everything." SPAIRE Total Hip (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/its-perfect-2)
- ["No One Would Operate on Me Because I am an Overweight Person" SPAIRE Hip (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hip-spaire)
- [2 Hips and 1 Knee - "He takes care of me and is good with my family." (Video 2023)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/he-takes-care-of-me)
- ["I allowed him to reinvent me!" Double SPAIRE Hip Replacement (video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/reinvent)
- ["I'm so grateful to you and my two hips!"](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/two-hips)
- [Chancellor of Keiser University is a Happy Graduate (Knee Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/keiser)
- ["Look At Me Now!" Revision Hip Replacements (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/look-at-me-know)
- [Hip Fracture-Dislocation in Mexico, Dr. Leone and His team Changed My Life.(Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/theysentmetodr-leone)
- ["You have changed my life. Actually, you saved my life."](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/you-saved-my-life) - Dear Dr. Leone, I can’t thank you and your team enough for the outstanding treatment I received. I never needed a pain pill since opening my eyes in the recovery room. From the moment I called your office the first time to the final post op exam I have been treated with utmost dignity, respect
- ["Six weeks after total knee replacement and it's perfect!" Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/its-perfect)
- ["He is the Doctor to go to!" After 2 previously failed hip surgeries she found Dr. Leone -Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/the-doctor)
- [Happy patient after Revision Total Knee Replacement -Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/revision)
- [From Long Island, Bahamas - Bilateral Total Knees (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bahamas)
- ["Look What I Can Do" Video August 2021 - SPAIRE Hip Technique](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/look-what-i-can-do)
- ["If you have any type of arthritic pain, he's your man!"  (Knee Replacements-Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/knee-replacements)
- [He's My Magician - Total Hip SPAIRE Approach (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hes-my-magician)
- ["I Suffered for five years!" SPAIRE Hip Approach Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-suffered)
- [Jesse Metcalfe "walking around like a champ" THR - SPAIRE approach - video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/jesse-metcalfe-walking-around-like-a-champ-thr-spaire-approach-video)
- [Husband and Wife - 4 New Knees! Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/4-new-knees)
- ["It was the easiest of all my surgeries!" -Total Knee Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/the-easiest)
- ["I'm Back!" Total Knee Replacement (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/im-back)
- [Meet Dr. Leone's Letter Carrier -Total Knee (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/leones-letter-carrier)
- ["Nothing but a really great experience!" Partial Knee Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/great-experience)
- ["Just an Amazing Experience" SPAIRE Approach (Video April ,2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/just-an-amazing-experience)
- ["I am sorry I waited so long." Total hip SPAIRE Approach (video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/ava-kotch)
- [I am Walking Because of the Mercy of God and Dr. Leone (Knee Replacement Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-am-walking)
- ["My Hip Pain is Gone!" SPAIRE Approach (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hip-pain-is-gone)
- [I came from the Bahamas to have both hips done! (Video 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/both-hips)
- [53-year-old attorney now back in action following total right hip replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/back-in-action) - I wanted to take this opportunity to write to you regarding the recent total right hip replacement I had undergone and you had performed. As an otherwise active 53-year-old man, I simply want to thank you for everything.
- [My family and I cannot begin to express how very connected we felt having my bilateral knee replacements under your care.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bilateral-knee-replacements) - I felt held, respected and listened to. We cannot recommend you enough. And, as for the results. It took me 3 months of discipline and hours and hours of physio but the results are amazing. I can walk again, and I am getting stronger by the day.
- [83-year-old golfer with a handicap of 12, owes his golf game and happy life to Dr. Leone after four complicated hip surgeries](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/83-year-old) - Dr. William Leone The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care 1000 NE 56th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 Dear Dr. Leone, Not a day goes by when I do not think of the Patient/Doctor/Friend relationship that we have developed since my first visit in 2007. I am sure I am not the most challenging case you
- [Celebrating my 5th anniversary skiing with lateral PKR !   (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/skiing-with-lateral-pkr-video)
- [Scuba diving six months after lateral uni knee replacement surgery. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/scuba-diving-six-months-after-lateral-uni-knee-replacement-surgery) - Out and about scuba diving in Northern Abaco Robert Alvin, Lateral Uni knee Patient March 2018
- [Please, Anybody Don't Wait (SPAIRE Technique) Video 2022](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dont_wait_spaire)
- [It's Just Miraculous - SPAIRE Hip Technique (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/its-just-miraculous-spaire-hip-technique-video)
- [I'm Back 100% even doing Black Diamonds (Partial Knee Replacement)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/black_diamonds)
- [How Can I Be in A Wheelchair When I Have 14 Great-Grandchildren? (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/marise)
- [Back To Life and Now My Legs are Level !!! (Video - 2022)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/legs-are-level)
- [Linda is Back From Multiple Knee Surgery Failures - Video Nov. 2021](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/linda-is-back) - 
- ["I Am Super Thrilled" Emily's Journey - Total Knee](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/emily)
- ["I'm the Happiest Person" After Double Hip Replacements - SPAIRE Technique](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/double-hips)
- ["I'm a New Man" (Video) Oct. 2021 The SPAIRE Technique](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/im-a-new-man)
- [Staff Was Amazing and Dr. Leone Was the Best (Video Nov. 2021)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/staff-was-amazing)
- [Now I Can Dance (Video) Nov. 2021 - Double Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/now-i-can-dance)
- [Eager To Ride My Bike 2 Weeks After Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/tkr)
- [I Appreciate With All My Heart Dr. Leone (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-appreciate-dr-leone)
- [90 year old says: "He is So Good."](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/so-good)
- [Traveled From Argentina To Have 1 Knee Replacement and 1 Knee Revised (VIDEO)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/from-argentina)
- [I'm Currently Walking 80-90 Miles Every Month!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/walking-80-90-miles)
- ["Life Is Better: Right time, Right Doctor. " (Video 2021)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/the-right-doctor)
- [I am so Excited!! SPAIRE Technique (video 2021)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-am-so-excited-spaire-technique)
- [Happy 92 year old! Video (2021)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/happy-92-year-old)
- [I Was in Severe Pain and Feeling Depressed](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bilat-hip-replacement)
- [87 Year Old Gentleman 2 Weeks After Revision Total Hip](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/revision-hip)
- [Remarkable recovery just two weeks after Total Hip Replacement with New SPAIRE technique -Anterior vs. Posterior! (VIDEO)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-technique)
- [Amazed Patient travels from New Orleans for Spaire total hip replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/amazed)
- [SPAIRE Technique Total Hip - Fun and Remarkable Video](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire)
- [Back Coaching My Girls 6 Weeks After Total Hip (SPAIRE Technique) April 2021](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-3)
- ["He's The Best!" (Video 2021)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/hes-the-best)
- [I'm Doing Everything - Video 2021](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-2021)
- [Back to playing golf. I walked all 36 holes, just 6 weeks after my hip replacement surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/back-to-playing-golf-i-walked-all-36-holes-just-6-weeks-after-my-hip-replacement-surgery) - Back to playing golf. I walked all 36 holes, just 6 weeks after my hip replacement surgery. Frank Strafaci, Hip Patient August 2018
- [My new knee, my new life, now I can do everything I love](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-new-knee-my-new-life-now-i-can-do-everything-i-love) - Today I do EVERYTHING and every sport I love (except jogging as you do not recommend that). My tennis game is better than ever and I am agile and quick with this new bionic knee! Cheryl Duany, Knee Patient August 2018
- [Successful Bilateral Hips Using the SPAIRE Approach](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/spaire-2)
- [Shark Tagging With My New Knees](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/shark-tagging)
- [Your Surgery Has Changed Our Lives in the Most Positive and Almost Miraculous Way](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/miraculous)
- [I Have My Life Back - After "Big" Revision Total Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-have-my-life-back-after-big-revision-total-knee-replacement)
- [I Have Been Brought Back To Life](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-have-been-brought-back-to-life) - My name is Henrietta PEREZ (65) In April of 2018, after having had poorly preformed prosthetic surgery on my knee, I had six different medical consultations to see if it were possible to repair the damage. Three of the doctors had the opinion that the original surgery had been performed correctly and nothing need
- [Dancing Extraordinaire - Vacationing in Key West 4-5 weeks after Partial Knee Replacement (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dancing-extraordinaire-vacationing-in-key-west-4-5-weeks-after-partial-knee-replacement-video)
- [For Over 15 Years My Leg Was Shorter](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/for-over-15-years-my-leg-was-shorter)
- [I was finally diagnosed properly. Dr. Leone gave me my life back after two total hip replacements](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/jacquelyn-young-hip-replacement) - December 2015 Hello, my name is Jacquelyn Young and I am 59 years old. On June 1st and June 25th, 2015 Dr. Leone did complete hip replacements on both my hips. When I arrived there I was in a wheelchair and the pain was well beyond the scale of 1-10, more like 1000. I had
- [Following my double hip surgery, I’m back to a pain free active life.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/following-my-double-hip-surgery-im-back-to-a-pain-free-active-life) - Dear Dr. Leone, I have always enjoyed amusement parks. As a child, I was able to ride the historic Hershey roller coaster 16 times in a row. When my son was in school I would take a day off from work every summer so the two of us could spend the day at Sea Breeze
- [My experience with Dr. Leone and his entire office staff has been life changing!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-experience-with-dr-leone-and-his-entire-office-staff-has-been-life-changing) - My experience with Dr. Leone and his entire office staff has been life changing! I’ve been an athlete all my life, playing lacrosse and basketball in college, and still at age 53 I am a national Figure competitor. I teach Health and Wellness at the college level and have my own personal training business. I was
- [After I met  Dr. Leone, I said, “This  is  my  man.”](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/after-i-met-dr-leone-i-said-this-is-my-man) - “He’s not only a great surgeon and an expert in his field – he’s a fine person,” said Joel. “Dr. Leone is really one of the most caring, considerate and humble doctors I have ever met.” Joel Platt, Hip Patient July 2017
- [Athlete, past Military and Fire Fighter after first THR (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/15848)
- [With Dr. Leone, You Will Be Under Excellent Care! (VIDEO)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/15810)
- ["I Feel Like A New Younger Person."](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/15803)
- [Thank Goodness for GE's Center of Excellence Program](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-goodness-for-ges-center-of-excellence-program)
- [I’m “cane free and pain free.” Before and After Picture](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/patty-watson-hip-surgery)
- [This Experience Has Been Wonderful (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/this-experience-has-been-wonderful-video)
- [Dr. Leone Put My Body Back Together (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leone-put-my-body-back-together)
- ["21 Days and Back To Work, The Knee Surgery is Perfect" (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/21-days-and-back-to-work-the-knee-surgery-is-perfect-video)
- [So Happy I Finally Found Dr. Leone for My Revision Knee Replacements (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-should-have-done-it-a-long-time-ago-a-much-better-experience-than-first-hip-replacement-video)
- [Remarkable 83 year old fisherman fell launching his boat. New hip four weeks later with some advice. (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/remarkable-83-year-old-fisherman-fell-launching-his-boat-new-hip-four-weeks-later-with-some-advice)
- [I had my hip done posterior, not anterior and I couldn’t be happier (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-had-my-hip-done-posterior-not-anterior-and-i-couldnt-be-happier)
- [First Surgery After Quarantine May 11th, 2020](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/first-surgery-after-quarentine-may-11th-2020)
- [Surgeries Resume during Pandemic and Grateful Patient (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/surgeries-resume-during-pandemic-and-grateful-patient) - "I had my right hip replaced February 5 th of this year before the Coronavirus impacted everyone's life. I recovered extremely quickly, and my plan was to have my left hip replaced by Dr. Leone in March. My second surgery was unfortunately postponed due to the pandemic, but I am so grateful to finally
- [Double Hip Replacement Just Weeks After Meeting on Zoom Conference Because of COVID-19. (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/double-hip-replacement-just-weeks-after-meeting-on-zoomconference-because-of-covid-19)
- [Celebrity Bartender Back to Work after Major Revision Knee Surgery (Video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/celebrity-bartender-back-to-work-after-major-revision-knee-surgery) - To whom it may concern, This letter is a very strong recommendation to use the services of Dr. Leone and his staff at the Leone Orthopedic Institute in Association with Holy Cross Hospital of Fort Lauderdale. I experienced a very severe sports related knee injury many years ago. Due to my very active lifestyle
- [The Show Must Go On - International Theater Star Says Thank You](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/the-show-must-go-on-international-theater-star-says-thank-you)
- [Thank You Dr. Leone and Team](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-you-dr-leone-and-team) - Dr. Leone and his team run a first class operation that was ideally suited for my total hip replacement. Most important, I wanted Dr. Leone's surgical skills and advanced technology for this essential surgery. Beyond that, the entire process was complete and professional, from start to finish. The
- [Thank You Again For Your Beautiful Work](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-you-again-for-your-beautiful-work) - May 18th, 2020 Dear Dr. Leone
- [Pain-free ski holiday in Whistler after my hip surgery](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/skiingafterhipsurgery) - March 21, 2020 Dear Julie, I just wanted to drop another quick note of thanks to Dr. Leone and the rest of your team having just recently returned from a pain and incident-free ski holiday in Whistler, with the new hip performing perfectly. My family and I are so grateful that we are able to
- [Back to biking, lifting weights, Pilates, Yoga and Swimming after Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/backtolifeaftertkr) - I have lived with extreme pain in my right knee for the past 25 years and could not imagine being pain free. It’s been 6 weeks since my knee replacement surgery and I have resumed my normal level of activities I engaged in prior but without pain,.
- [Patient travels from Peru so Dr. Leone can perform her partial knee replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/patient-travels-from-peru-so-dr-leone-can-perform-her-partial-knee-replacement) - April 2020 Dear Dr. Leone, I am doing very well and returned to Lima. I am very happy and confident being in your hands. Very professional and very patient explaining every step. Your staff is excellent. Always ready to explain and help. With a lot of patience. The hospital was very good. The therapy they
- [My special hip surgery patient Ina Sky, still making everyone smile](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-special-hip-surgery-patient-ina-sky-still-making-everyone-smile) - February 2020 My special patient Ina Sky. Ina is an entertainer, singer, actor and has been a professional clown. She’s an all-around special lady. She’s still making everyone else around her smile. This photo was taken by her daughter the very next morning after I revised her hip, which I had originally implanted 22 years
- [After my double hip replacement I am walking completely normal and without pain.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/after-my-double-hip-replacement-i-am-walking-completely-normal-and-without-pain) - February 4, 2020 I first went to Dr Leone in the Summer of 2019 I was in pretty bad shape having gone probably three years or so past when I should have had both my hips replaced. I had been getting cortisone shots from another doctor who did not really consider surgery an option. When
- [Following my hip surgery, I awoke pain-free and walked anew. My life has been restored.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/following-my-hip-surgery-i-awoke-pain-free-and-walked-anew-my-life-has-been-restored) - It’s been exactly one month since my surgery August 1, 2018. My experience was exceptional. I didn't know what to expect so when I awoke pain free and your orthopedic therapists made me walk immediately, I felt my life had been restored as promised. Peggy Eugenie Knowles, Hip Patient August 2018
- [Life after Bilateral Hip Surgery ( 2 Videos)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/life-after-bi-lateral-hip-surgery)
- [No Pain, No Cane!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/no-pain-no-cane) - Thank you Dr. Leone, 90 years old and I feel wonderful! After my total knee replacement I have no pain and no longer need my cane.
- [I Now Know What A New Hip Should Feel Like!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-now-know-what-a-new-hip-should-feel-like)
- [Thanks for taking such good care of my knee (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thanks-for-taking-such-good-care-of-my-knee)
- [To All You Prospective Patients!!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/to-all-you-prospective-patients)
- [Your procedure is far superior to the anterior approach.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-posterior-hip-approach-versus-my-anterior-hip) - Dr. Leone, It was good to see you again yesterday and I want to thank you once again for correcting my hip problem via total hip replacement surgery. Pursuant to our conversation I would like to give you some examples from my experience as to why I believe your procedure is far superior to the
- [Celebrating my second anniversary skiing after lateral PKR. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/celebrating-my-second-year-anniversary-skiing-the-slopes-of-park-city-after-my-lateral-partial-knee-replacement)
- [I derive deep satisfaction when I recommend you to someone.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-derive-deep-satisfaction-when-i-recommend-you-to-someone) - Dear (Bill) Dr. Leone, Thank you for the honor and privilege to contribute to your book. I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for performing two successful orthopedic surgeries on myself; one several years ago, the other just a few months ago. Your empathy and professionalism, has and continues to be greatly appreciated.
- [I’m looking forward to many more years of skiing after knee surgery! (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/brett-marshall-partial-knee-replacement-surgery) - Return to team hockey and skiing the Rockies after knee replacement Coral Springs resident Brett Marshall who is a patient of Dr. Leone's at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, just shared a personal thank you message, direct from one of the most advanced ski slopes in Park City, Utah. Dr. Leone performed a lateral
- [Doing Great 2 Weeks After Total Knee Replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/doing-great-2-weeks-after-total-knee-replacement) - I came to Dr. Leone's office for my 2 week appointment after my total knee replacement and I am doing great. Just the week before my surgery I retired after a career as an airline captain of 35 years. I am celebrating and planning on water skiing at my family reunion in 3 months!
- [So proud after hiking Yellowstone National Park just 6 weeks after knee surgery, feels great!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/so-proud-after-hiking-yellowstone-national-park-just-6-weeks-after-knee-surgery-feels-great) - August 12, 2019 Last week I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Ray Falcon. He came in for a routine check one year after having a partial knee replacement. He was delighted with his new knee and told me he wasn’t even aware of his surgery anymore. He shared with me pictures of
- [Miracle After Revision Total Knee](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/miracle-after-revision-total-knee)
- [Thank you for making my life so much better following my total hip replacement!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-you-for-making-my-life-so-much-better-following-my-total-hip-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone and the wonderful team at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, On July 10th of this year, I had my left hip replaced. My first replacement for my right hip was two years ago. I am now the bionic grandmother! I can’t begin to thank you enough for the excellent care I
- [World-class Ms. Fitness Champion back to full speed following hip surgery with Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/world-class-ms-fitness-champion-back-to-full-speed-following-my-hip-surgery-with-dr-leone)
- [Five Star Care! My outcome exceeded all of my expectations.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/five-star-care) - My quality of life has improved with better mobility, eliminating the daily pain I had been dealing with for many years. [pdf-embedder url="https://holycrossleonecenter.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dr.-Leone-Letter.pdf" title="Dr. Leone Letter"]
- [Thank you notes from the Bahamas.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-you-notes-from-the-bahamas) - Thank you Dr. Leone for performing my hip replacement surgery! These two words do not adequately express how grateful I am for you giving me back the ability to resume my life especially my gardening and daily walks.
- [I’m cruising the Bahamas and doing great six months after knee surgery. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/im-cruising-the-bahamas-and-doing-great-six-months-after-knee-surgery) - I'm once again super active running up and down stairs, managing the anchor and lines, preparing meals and entertaining guests. Candace Andreozzi, Knee Patient June 2018
- [Barefoot water-skier is back, now line dancing weeks after second hip replacement surgery (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/joe-pressendo-hip-surgery)
- [Thought you would like to see this video of me playing tennis. I am astonished (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thought-you-would-like-to-see-this-video-of-me-playing-tennis-i-am-astonished-with-the-results)
- [Six months after my hip replacement, I’m able to waterski again. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/sheryl-barber-hip-replacement)
- [I’m so happy to regain my agility and have my life back. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/im-so-happy-to-regain-my-agility-and-have-my-life-back)
- [Watch me walk, six weeks after surgery for my bowlegs. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/watch-me-walk-six-weeks-after-surgery-for-knock-knees)
- [Celebrating my 85th birthday dancing on cruise 3 months after my total hip replacement. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/celebrating-my-85th-birthday-dancing-on-cruise-3-months-after-my-total-hip-replacement)
- [Dancing in the streets of Guatemala on New Years Eve just weeks after knee replacement. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dancing-in-the-streets-of-guatemala-on-new-years-eve-just-weeks-after-knee-replacement)
- [Back to exercising and dancing pain-free following my hip surgery with Dr. Leone. (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/back-to-exercising-and-dancing-pain-free-following-my-hip-surgery-with-dr-leone)
- [Back to spin class six weeks after my hip surgery!   An 'amazing inspiration!' (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/back-to-spin-class-six-weeks-after-my-hip-surgery-an-amazing-inspiration-video) - Dr. Leone's patient Shelley Shader is back to her intensive spinning class, just six weeks after her total hip surgery..
- [I WALK STRAIGHT AND HAVE NO PAIN.  Thanks for the hip replacement that no one else would do!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-walk-straight-and-have-no-pain-thanks-for-the-hip-replacement-that-no-one-else-would-do) - Dear Dr. Leone, I could have written this letter several months ago but I was apprehensive because my recovery was remarkably fast and easy. Since my hip was an incredibly complex case, I wanted to wait and make sure the great results were not short lived. They have not been. It's like a new life!
- [Grateful pop star one year post op makes follow up video of her success](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/grateful-pop-star-one-year-post-op-makes-follow-up-video-of-her-success)
- [Dr. Leone, you are a miracle man and moved mountains to do my surgery immediately.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leone-you-are-a-miracle-man-and-moved-mountains-to-do-my-surgery-immediately) - Dear Dr. Leone, Words cannot express my gratitude to you for making certain that I would dance at my grandson’s wedding. Not only did I dance with the groom, but I danced with my children and 8 of my other grandchildren. Wow!!!! Did I have fun!! You are not only the most qualified and wonderful
- [A special patient’s poem just two weeks after her fifth hip surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/a-special-patients-poem-just-2-weeks-after-her-5th-hip-surgery) - Dear Dr. Leone, There's nothing like a major operation to humble you. Pain that makes even the most automatic movements a challenge, assisted trips to the bathroom, and drug induced wooziness (not to mention hospital gowns) all serve to remind you of your frailty. On the other hand, appreciation for increasing strength and ease
- [After a Total Hip Replacement this CPA was able to regain my passion and return to the ice hockey rink.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/after-my-total-hip-replacement-this-cpa-was-able-to-regain-my-passion-and-return-to-the-ice-hockey-rink) - Dear Dr. Leone, While going through the "scrap book" in one of your examining rooms I saw hundreds of letters from your patients thanking you for giving them back their lives. Well make that one more! I am a C.P.A. by trade, but my passion is recreational ice hockey. For several months I played through
- [Boats are for more than fishing for this hip and knee surgery patient!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/as-a-hip-surgery-patient-from-costa-rica-the-benefits-of-concierge-medicine-makes-the-process-so-much-less-stressful) - Greetings from Costa Rica Dr. Leone: Francini and I want to again thank you and Suzanne together with your entire staff for your great work in restoring my happiness in life. I am also thankful for Francini, my loving companion who provided extraordinary assistance post surgery. The benefits of concierge medicine make the process much
- [Following my excellent knee and hip replacements, I see no reason why anyone in need of Dr. Leone's services should be hesitant in undergoing orthopedic surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/following-my-excellent-knee-and-hip-replacements-i-see-no-reason-why-anyone-in-need-of-dr-leones-services-should-be-hesitant-in-undergoing-orthopedic-surgery)
- [Less than six months after my second hip replacement I can water ski and play tennis, completely pain free.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/less-than-six-months-after-my-second-hip-replacement-i-can-water-ski-and-play-tennis-completely-pain-free) - Dear Dr. Leone, It has been more than 5 years since my hip replacement in June of 2013. When you informed me that my left hip socket was “bone on bone” with no cartilage left, I wasn’t surprised. Being born with a dislocated hip and having been casted as a child, I knew this would
- [Back on the racquetball court less than 8 weeks after my hip replacement.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-am-already-back-on-the-racquetball-court-less-than-8-weeks-after-my-hip-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, It is hard to imagine that after two total hip replacements that I would ever get back to playing racquetball. I certainly could not imagine doing so at the same level as beforehand. My first replacement was a bit more than two years ago and it seems like a thing of the
- [I was actually looking forward to my two total hip replacement surgeries because I could not imagine continuing to live a disabled life.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-was-actually-looking-forward-to-my-two-total-hip-replacement-surgeries-because-i-could-not-imagine-continuing-to-live-a-disabled-life) - Dear Dr. Leone, About eight months ago, I started experiencing some pain in my groin. At first, I thought nothing of it, and I told my wife that I must have pulled something. I figured I'd be OK in a couple of days. When days turned to weeks, and I found myself clinging to a
- [Dr. Leone was the obvious choice when I needed a total hip replacement.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leone-was-the-obvious-choice-when-i-needed-a-total-hip-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone and staff, During the years that I worked as a PT at Holy Cross hospital both on the orthopedic floor/4 W and the Intensive Rehabilitation unit I had time to observe Dr. Leone interacting both with his patients and the staff. I was impressed by his professionalism, his listening skills and his
- [Trekking through Europe following my successful hip and knee surgeries, both with Dr. Leone](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/trekking-through-europe-following-my-successful-hip-and-knee-surgeries-both-with-dr-leone) - I was just about 51 when I had my first successful surgery with Dr. Leone back in 2001 on my hip, and thought my life was heading in a downhill spiral. Boy was I wrong, it gave me back my life, and was able to do activities with our younger son, that I wasn’t able
- [Four joint replacements in three years.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/jim-hart-four-joints-in-3-and-a-half-years-thr-tkr-pkr-revision-thr-wow) - Thank you again. You are a gifted surgeon. I feel I can confidently say that because I have been under the care of at least six other orthopedic surgeons before meeting you. Jim Hart, Knee Patient August 2018
- [The compassion shown not only to me, but to my wife as well,  made a very challenging surgery and recovery go better than expected.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/the-compassion-shown-not-only-to-me-but-to-my-wife-as-well-made-a-very-challenging-surgery-and-recovery-go-better-than-expected) - Dear Dr. Leone, I’m writing to thank you for the wonderful surgery you did on my knee revision of 11/19/2014. As you know, I had been in horrible pain for a number of years; including, the most recent two years after having had my first replacement in November 2012 by another doctor. Although, I
- [People are amazed when I tell them I had both hips done within three weeks of each other.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/ludmilla-k-hip-replacement) - Hello, As you can see from my picture, I am doing very well. This is me 6 weeks after my second hip surgery. I am a bit stiff first thing in the morning but otherwise, I am great. People are amazed when I tell them I had both hips done within 3 weeks of each
- [I say Thank You at least 100  times a day! (video)](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/donna-sweeting-hip-replacement)
- [Just one year after right hip replacement surgery I so enjoyed my travels — pain free.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/pura-jackson-hip-surgery) - Life is so much better now In 2011, I never dreamed that my life would turn out so good when I had mobility issues pain and discomfort 24-7, and then I met Dr. William Leone. My life has literally changed in so many ways since November 2011. When I state my occupation is that
- [Four  months  after  Dr.  Leone  performed  successful  knee  surgery  he  replaced  my  left  hip;  it  was  smooth  sailing  and  once  again,  we  credit  Dr.  Leone  and  his  five  star  staff.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/knee-surgery-patient-thank-you-from-the-bottom-of-our-hearts) - My husband Alberto had been having problems with his right knee since 2000 when he fell and tore his meniscus, and after arthroscopic surgery he never was the same. He suffered with pain for many years, constant injections and 2 different orthopedic doctors. He wasn't getting any better, and this past summer I decided to
- [Back to performing professionally, dancing and singing following my THR.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/back-to-performing-professionally-dancing-and-singing-delighted-with-my-full-recovery-just-months-after-my-total-hip-replacement)
- [Thank you so very much for giving me back my mobility!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thank-you-so-very-much-for-giving-me-back-my-mobility) - Dear Dr. Leone: As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on how grateful I am to those who have contributed to my life in a manner that made it better. Dr. Leone, you and your staff are on top of my list and I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to
- [I do not take being “pain free” for granted and I am making the most of each day.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bill-cohen-hip-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, You replaced my right hip November 2013. I want to take another opportunity to thank you! I do not take being “pain-free” for granted and I am making the most of each day by taking your advice and being active. My wife and I are leaving for a motorcycle trip to Yellowstone, Jackson
- [The synergy you all create together truly makes miracles.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dolly-garlo-hip-replacement) - I hope you are amazed and proud of what you do together. It is phenomenal. Dolly Garlo, Hip Patient January 2017
- [This is the best I have felt in five years.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/huge-success-after-prior-failed-attempt-with-anterior-approach) - March 16, 2018 Dear Dr. Leone, I would like to tell you my story and how very happy I am with the Hip Surgery you performed on me. Five years ago I attempted hip surgery with another doctor using the frontal approach. Surgery was stopped prior to hip replacement due to missed heart beats. Complete heart check-up
- [Happy camper after a re-do of revision total knee surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/happy-camper-after-a-re-do-of-revision-tkr)
- [It has been my good fortune to have turned to Dr. Leone for my complicated THA surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/richard-k-lewis-md-knee-surgery) - Dear Dr. Leone: At our last follow-up visit, the subject of ICD compatibility with MRI scans came up. I just finished an apt. today with my Cardiologist which was preceded by an ICD check by a Medtronics tech. He indicated that Medtronics now produces a 100% MRI compatible ICD. The model is The Evera MRI ICD. Surely this
- [Failed hip surgery led me to Dr. Leone. My hip pain is finally gone and I feel better than I have in five years.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/failed-hip-surgery-led-me-to-dr-leone-my-hip-pain-is-finally-gone-and-i-feel-better-than-i-have-in-five-years) - Dear Dr. Leone, I would like to tell you my story and how very happy I am with the Hip Surgery you performed on me. Five years ago I attempted hip surgery with another doctor using the frontal approach. Surgery was stopped prior to hip replacement due to missed heart beats. Complete heart check-up revealed no issues
- [Recent testimonials from former patients who had a total or partial knee replacement](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/recent-testimonials-from-former-patients-who-had-a-total-or-partial-knee-replacement) - Bart H. Friedman I wanted to express my deep appreciation for the wonderful care and expertise provided by you and your associates. Two other surgeons determined I would require a total knee replacement to provide a positive outcome for my bone on bone arthritic knee. Obviously they were incorrect. My partial knee replacement feels great
- [I cannot praise enough the level of ease, attention and excellent treatment from your clearly dedicated and professional team during my hip surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-cannot-praise-enough-the-level-of-ease-attention-and-excellent-treatment-from-your-clearly-dedicated-and-professional-team-during-my-hip-surgery) - Dear Dr. Leone, Thank you and your team for the outstanding care provided during my two hip surgeries. For years I suffered silently with hip pain until the pain became unbearable. From the very first visit to your clinic I was impressed with the professionalism displayed by every member of your staff. After going over
- [On week #10 and sailing pain free!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/week-10-and-still-pain-free) - On week 10 and sailing pain free! Hello Tammy, Susan, Julie, and of course, Dr. Leone and anyone at the office I may have missed. I am underway in the Bahamas with my good friend Ron. From Georgetown, Exuma heading to Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. Going to haul out and bottom paint SV Red Beans there and
- [When I met Dr. Leone I felt comfortable and confident. He treated me like a family member and with respect.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/when-i-met-dr-leone-i-felt-comfortable-and-confident-he-treated-me-like-a-family-member-and-with-respect) - Dear Dr. Leone, I was being plagued with back, leg, and hip pain for years and finally decided to see a top notch orthopedic sports doctor, Dr. William Leone. He took X-rays that showed that the bones that make up my hip joint were rubbing together. I’ve played competitive tennis for many years. When my
- [My friend knew of Dr. Leone's reputation and told me I couldn’t  find a better surgeon.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-friend-knew-of-dr-leones-reputation-and-told-me-i-couldnt-find-a-better-surgeon) - I researched you and The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care and consulted with a lifelong friend who has been associated with knee replacements professionally for over 20 years. My friend knew all about your reputation and the reputation of Holy Cross Hospital and told me “I couldn’t find a better surgeon”. Each day my legs feel stronger and I do more and more. Dru Ackert, USPTA, PTR, Bi-Lateral Total Knee Patient June 2010
- [As a former ranked singles and doubles tennis player, I thank you for the wonderful job you did re-building my hip and helping me restore my life.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/as-a-former-ranked-singles-and-doubles-tennis-player-i-thank-you-for-the-wonderful-job-you-did-re-building-my-hip-and-helping-me-restore-my-life) - Dear Dr. Leone, Thank you for the wonderful job you did re-building my hip and helping me restore my life to normal. I am without pain! This you may not know, but my family and I did extensive research to find you. After meeting you, we had not doubt you were the right person
- [Returning to playing tournament golf just eight weeks after my knee surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/returning-to-playing-tournament-golf-just-eight-weeks-after-my-knee-surgery) - Dear Doc, Just wanted to let you know that last week I played in a golf Tournament at Ocean Reef just 8+ weeks after my knee surgery. On Wednesday in the practice round there were cart paths only and I had no problem playing and walking 18 holes. The 1st round was cancelled on Thursday
- [Thanks to my total hip replacement surgery, I am able to dance five days a week.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thanks-to-my-total-hip-replacement-surgery-i-am-able-to-dance-five-days-a-week) - That’s me in the photo with my instructor as well as me ice skating. Just wanted to send you a quick note thanking Dr. Leone again for the excellent job he did with my total hip replacement. I am so grateful for everything he did --thanks to the surgery, I am able to dance five
- [Thanks for allowing me to walk again.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thanks-for-allowing-me-to-walk-again) - Dear Dr. Leone: The purpose of this letter is to thank you for allowing me to walk again. When we first met, you were the fourth orthopedic surgeon who was going to operate on my leg. I was born with this hip defect and had suffered many years until age 9 when my first operation
- [I will travel the globe to be in Dr. Leone’s continuing  care.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-will-travel-the-globe-to-be-in-dr-leones-continuing-care) - My name is William Baker. I am an 82-year-old age resistant patient of Dr. William Leone, who performed my left tibia infection, left knee revision and right hip revision surgeries during the past several months.As a former Navy jet pilot, corporate executive, and ocean sailing seafarer (still), I know how important it is to feel fit and
- [Seven weeks following my total hip replacement and I’m doing things I couldn’t do for the last seven years:  walking, dancing and wearing high heels!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/seven-weeks-following-my-total-hip-replacement-and-im-doing-things-i-couldnt-do-for-the-last-seven-years-walking-dancing-and-wearing-high-heels) - To Dr. Leone Team and Patients It had been almost 7 years since I was injured in a motorcycle accident which broke my pelvis. I had to put up with a lot of pain and limitations since then. I’ve seen several orthopedic doctors and none were positive about getting this fix through surgery until
- [Dr. Leone said a simple sentence that I will never forget...."I don't treat scans, I treat patients."](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leone-said-a-simple-sentence-that-i-will-never-forget-i-dont-treat-scans-i-treat-patients) - I was experiencing consistent groin and hip pain, which at times even referred to my lower back, so I did the usual protocol and got X-Rays and MRIs. I thought I might have a hernia, or maybe badly pulled muscles. It had gotten to the point where I could not even sit for 5 minutes
- [I will be bicycling and kayaking in addition to walking and swimming.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-will-be-bicycling-and-kayaking-in-addition-to-walking-and-swimming) - Good Morning Julie, I wanted to take a moment to thank Dr. Leone and your entire staff for working with me in scheduling and performing my double partial knee replacements. I am able to walk for several miles, work out at the Aquatic Center and swim 1 mile. Prior to surgery just walking down the
- [When I consider the type of care that I received with Dr. Leone, I cannot imagine having surgery anywhere else.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/when-i-consider-the-type-of-care-that-i-received-with-dr-leone-i-cannot-imagine-having-surgery-anywhere-else) - Sincerely, Captain Francis Moine
- [I am utterly in awe of you as professionals and as people.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-am-utterly-in-awe-of-you-as-professionals-and-as-people) - Dear Dr. Leone, Dr. Simonton, Dr. Hudak and your fine staff as well, I don’t really know how to express the depth of my gratitude for what you have done for me. I am utterly in awe of you as professionals and as people to say the least. Undoubtedly you are aware of the longstanding
- [Dr. Leone is not just a world-class orthopedic surgeon but also a leader as evidenced by your staff.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dr-leone-is-not-just-a-world-class-orthopedic-surgeon-but-also-a-leader-as-evidenced-by-your-staff) - Dear Dr. Leone, On July 4, 2013 I was nearing the end of 18 months in Afghanistan and serving as a representative for US Customs and Border Protection. On that particular day I was at a remote combat outpost located close to the Khyber Pass on the border with Pakistan. The following photo was
- [Truly blessed that Dr. Leone and his awesome team did my right partial knee replacement.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/inez-e-de-jesus-knee-surgery) - When my father and I attended church services this morning, we gave Thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ for the gifts he has given you in your hands and for the knowledge you have that you have been able to share with others. Inez E. De Jesus, Knee Patient December 2015
- [Boy, did I choose the right doctor!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/boy-did-i-choose-the-right-doctor) - If I went into detail this would be an incredibly long testimonial, so instead I will give the abridged version. I had constant back and groin pain. Went to a spine specialist, Porter McRoberts, who had x-rays and an MRI done. While my spine wasn't in great shape, he narrowed it down to the pain
- [My new knee is fabulous; love heals.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/dottie-kohl-knee-surgery) - Dr. Leone, As an 82 year old woman, my heart is full of gratitude and thanks for what you did for me! My new knee is fabulous; taking away the pain that was excruciating and left me in a wheel chair. Now, I have "NO PAIN,” I'm active again and life is worth living. God
- [At 81 years old, I went through the entire process without a minute of pain.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/miriam-bond-knee-replacement) - I kept waiting for the pain to set in. I never took any of my pain meds because the pain NEVER came. I went through the entire process without a minute of pain. I thank Dr. Leone for all of his pre-surgery preparation. I give all the credit to Dr. Leone, MY FANTASTIC SURGEON. Miriam Bond, Knee Patient January 2016
- [My pain was managed well, and any concerns I had were addressed seriously, with patience, kindness and were resolved.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/loretta-d-schoen-hip-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone and Staff, I have experienced a myriad of medical mayhem in my life as a patient: from braces on the legs at age 9 months to 3 years to coronary artery disease, breast cancer, and a hysterectomy of fibroids and tumors. As a caregiver for my father, mother, mother in law, and
- [My new hip has made a world of difference in my daily life.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-new-hip-has-made-a-world-of-difference-in-my-daily-life) - Dear Dr. Leone, In May you replaced my hip at Holy Cross Hospital. Unfortunately, I was unable to see you when I had my stitches removed or at my six-week follow up visit. Had I had the chance, I would have thanked you in person for providing me with a new hip which has made a
- [Dr. Leone is a real-life hero in healthcare.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/colleen-jeeves-hip-revision) - Dear Dr. Leone and staff, I wish for anyone and everyone to know that since my hip revision surgery, which was meticulously performed by Dr. William Leone on 03/14/ 2016, I have been ever so grateful for the incredible surgical skills that he used to ensure that I was able to regain my quality of
- [From the moment I walked  into your office, I knew I was in good hands.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/from-the-moment-i-walked-into-your-office-i-knew-i-was-in-good-hands) - Hello Dr. Leone, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you, your staff, and the Holy Cross medical team for an OUTSTANDING experience with my recent hip replacement surgery. From the moment I walked into your office, I knew I was in goods hands. You and your staff were extremely professional, knowledgeable, open
- [As my physical therapist stated, “He is the guru of hip  surgeries.”](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/lawrence-kuczynski-hip-replacement) - As a professional educator for more than 4 decades, I have served in the capacity of teacher, principal, evaluator of schools, editor and consultant. One word that emerges nearly every time and at every level of education is the word “standard”. Not only relegated to education, but also to every field, the word evokes a
- [Thank you for an OUTSTANDING experience.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bill-ferara-hip-replacement) - Hello Dr. Leone, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you, your staff, and the Holy Cross medical team for an OUTSTANDING experience with my recent hip replacement surgery. From the moment I walked into your office, I knew I was in goods hands. You and your staff were extremely professional, knowledgeable, open
- [My partial knee replacement feels great six weeks post-surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bart-friedman-knee-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, I wanted to express my deep appreciation for the wonderful care and expertise provided by you and your associates. Two other surgeons determined I would require a total knee replacement to provide a positive outcome for my bone on bone arthritic knee. Obviously, they were incorrect. My partial knee replacement feels great 6 weeks post-surgery. I
- [Thanks Doc for getting me back in the air!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/thanks-doc-for-getting-me-back-in-the-air)
- [At 77, this surgery has basically given me back my ability to function in an active way.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/mort-miller-hip-surgery) - Attention William Leone M.D., My name is Mort Miller and I had a total hip replacement in mid-May of this year. I want to compliment you and your outstanding staff and how it all went. I was in the hospital for one day, the day I came home I went to dinner at a
- [I want to thank you for doing God’s work and giving me back my life.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/bernardo-rosa-hip-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, First, I want to thank God, second my wife for doing the research and finding the best orthopedic surgeon in South Florida, and finally, I want to thank you for doing God's work and giving me back my life. From the beginning, you spent time with me, put me at ease, answered
- [After a two-stage hip surgery both my legs are finally the same length.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/michael-byrne-hip-surgery) - Dear Dr. William Leone, Master Surgeon Today (June26th, 2017) marks the 2 yr. time frame since your completion of my two-stage hip replacement i.e. the first being an interval antibiotic-loaded temporary” hip followed (3 months later) with the second “permanent” replacement. This correspondence is essentially two-fold: It’s primarily written to thank you beyond what I
- [Although complex, I moved forward with total confidence, knowing I had the very best opportunity for a successful PKR surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/although-complex-i-moved-forward-with-total-confidence-that-i-now-had-the-very-best-opportunity-for-a-successful-surgery) - Dear Dr. Leone, It can be a stressful process dealing with ever increasing pain, reduced mobility, the decision to seek medical help, actually choosing a medical professional…and ultimately being confident and comfortable with that choice. As an active senior, recently at age 74, I was faced with all of these issues; and I became committed
- [Thank you for the spectacular care, brilliant medical service and remarkable bedside manner.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/ben-schachter-hip-replacement) - You Changed My Life for the Better Dear Dr. Leone: Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such spectacular care of me in the performance of my recent double hip replacement surgery. You are the most talented and skilled orthopedist and I could not have asked for anything more than the brilliant
- [Thanks to you and your team for making me mobile again. Now, life is good.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/paul-higdon-knee-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, How time flies. It started with your initial consultation last year (2016) which lasted at least 45 minutes and ended with you and your team giving me total knee replacements on 10 May and 16 August of this year. Your lengthy initial consultation convinced me that all of the fear I had
- [I was driving after two weeks.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/susan-hadrous-knee-replacement) - How I got here…. Well, this is bit of a long story but I think you’ll find it interesting. As a 59 year old woman, of course, my knees are going to be a little painful, but hey it’s old age. My husband and I decided to drive from Florida to upstate New York and
- [Every day I am so grateful for your brilliant diagnosis and surgical expertise.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/richard-knee-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, It is now close to 5 months since you replaced my left hip. Every day I am so grateful for your brilliant diagnosis and surgical expertise. I came to you for a knee replacement and you were able to figure out that the hip had to be corrected before the knee. Over the
- [I don’t remember feeling this good for years.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/linda-altshuler-knee-replacement) - I don't remember feeling this good for years. I am back better than ever. Linda Altshuler, Knee Patient June 2016
- [First time I could actually dance and it was awesome.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/first-time-i-could-actually-dance-and-it-was-awesome) - Dear Dr. Leone, I am compelled to tell my story regarding my hip replacement that you performed on April 8, 2018. I started having signs of arthritis in my right hip many years ago. I saw a couple of orthopedics and was told that I have mild arthritis and to have physical therapy and take
- [Never too late! The total hip replacement was performed at 94 + 3 months with complete success.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/never-too-oldthank-you-for-my-total-hip-replacement) - After a very short recovery period, slow painless walking was no problem. Today marks seven weeks since the surgery and walking is anything but slow. Arthur Epstein, Hip Patient February 2017
- [I decided to have Dr. Leone perform my surgery even though I would not have to pay for the procedure in Canada.  What a good decision!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-decided-to-have-dr-leone-perform-my-surgery-even-though-i-would-not-have-to-pay-for-the-procedure-in-canada-what-a-good-decision) - What a good decision I made! I was using my walker for only a week and got rid of my cane 3 days later. My recovery was outstanding and I have nothing but praise for Dr. Leone and his staff. Rubin Todres, Ph.D Hip Patient February 2018
- [My trip to Italy was completely enjoyable and pain free. I was able to walk for hours and climb the Spanish Steps!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-trip-to-italy-was-completely-enjoyable-and-pain-free-i-was-able-to-walk-for-hours-and-climb-the-spanish-steps) - Dear Dr. Leone, My trip to Italy was completely enjoyable and pain free! I was able to walk for hours throughout Italy and climb more steps than the Spanish Steps, all without any difficulty. I am sending you these pictures from Italy. Our hotel in Rome was directly next door to “your leather store.” Lol.
- [I cannot overstate Dr. Leone's unsurpassed surgical skill and great care in connection with my hip replacement surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-cannot-overstate-dr-leones-unsurpassed-surgical-skill-and-great-care-in-connection-with-my-hip-replacement-surgery) - Dear Dr. Leone, I cannot overstate your unsurpassed surgical skills and the great care, treatment, attentiveness, availability, courtesy, kindness and friendliness, I received from you and your entire staff in connection with my December 2017 hip replacement surgery. Within several days after surgery I did not need the walker and used a cane for
- [I was up and walking to physical therapy the same afternoon as my knee surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/eduardo-pi-knee-surgery) - February 1, 2018 After suffering a torn ACL in 1997 my knee became progressively worse. I had spent years doing injections since my knee was bone to bone. In order to keep up with my cycling, gym, and miles of walking, I knew I had to speak to a doctor regarding a knee replacement. After
- [I cannot overstate your unsurpassed surgical skill and great care in connection with my hip & knee replacement surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-cannot-overstate-your-unsurpassed-surgical-skill-and-great-care-in-connection-with-my-hip-knee-replacement-surgery) - Dr. Leone, It's been six years since you replaced my knee and both hips! I'm walking about 25 miles a week when at home. Attached is photo from my third hike in New Zealand since you performed your miracles. Please don’t underestimate the impact of your fabulous skills on your patients’ lives; if I
- [By the time I had the stitches out after two weeks I felt like my old self again.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/posterior-approach-to-hip-replacement-is-superior-to-anterior-approach) - I’m Happier and Healthier Now Two years ago I had a total hip replacement in New York City. The procedure was done with the anterior approach. I was told that this was the way to go, that recovery was much shorter and that there were no restrictions. Wrong! I could not put any weight on
- [As a Former NFL Player, Dr. Leone was able to resolve my challenging bilateral hip revision every step with grace and "first class" representation](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/former-nfl-player-and-miami-dolphin-thanks-dr-leone-for-superior-bilateral-hip-revisions) - March 9, 2018 Dear Dr. Leone, Playing in the NFL for 8 years delivered many blessings for my family, as well as contributing to my orthopedic issues. The Weidner Family wishes to thank you for sharing your time, skill and most of all your consideration to take on my difficult procedure. You and your staff not only resolved my
- [This 75-year-old knee patient is dancing again.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/letter-from-a-75-year-old-dancing-knee-patient) - Dear Dr. Leone, It was a pleasure to see you again several weeks ago at an appointment I made because I was concerned about the various aches and pains in my legs; I had convinced myself that my “partial knees” were coming undone! I had even reconciled myself, in the dead of night when everything
- [You answered all my questions and were incredibly responsive.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/you-answered-all-my-questions-and-were-incredibly-responsive) - Dear Dr. Leone, I had gone to see several Doctors about my knee, but you, Dr. Leone, stood apart. He answered all of my questions, his team was incredible responsive and informative pre-surgery, surgery was very successful - and he has been incredibly helpful post-surgery. I feel that I have my life back again and highly
- [Made it back to Fairbanks following my bilateral hip replacements.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/we-made-it-back-to-fairbanks-please-pass-along-our-thanks-to-your-entire-team) - Hello Dr. Leone, We made it back to Fairbanks. My wife and I would like to thank you and your staff for the outstanding care that was provided for my bilateral hip replacements. Please pass along our thanks to all of the team! Sincerely, Lewis Allen
- [Within eight weeks of surgery I went to Europe and walked 30 miles in eight days with no pain.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/within-eight-weeks-of-surgery-i-went-to-europe-and-walked-30-miles-in-eight-days-with-no-pain) - After consultations with five different doctors, I finally found Dr. Leone. He was very professional, thorough, humble, kind and caring. My consultation was not rushed nor limited. He was always prompt at returning my phone calls. What I found most unusual is that his team is so well staffed and equipped, that whenever I called the office,
- [My hip surgery with Dr. Leone was life-changing!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/my-hip-surgery-with-dr-leone-was-life-changing) - Choosing Dr. Leone and his team to perform my total hip replacement was the absolute best decision I could have made. Karen Geller, Hip Patient March 2018
- [I cannot say enough great things about my experience at Holy Cross Hospital.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-cannot-say-enough-great-things-about-my-experience-at-holy-cross-hospital) - Last week, on July 11, 2018, I had the pleasure of being a patient at Holy Cross Hospital. I had a total hip replacement by Dr. William Leone, and spent the night on the orthopedic floor. I cannot say enough great things about my experience at Holy Cross. First, the staff in the surgery center
- [I truly feel like a bionic woman.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-truly-feel-like-a-bionic-woman) - Hi Dr. Leone, I wanted to thank you for helping me on my journey to return to the activities that I love doing. I would have written sooner but I am too busy having a good time. I had one total knee replacement on March 5 and one on June 13, 2018. I can't say
- [I really believe the method that Dr. Leone used and the precision of my surgery is the reason I am pain free.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/i-really-believe-the-method-that-dr-leone-used-and-the-precision-of-my-surgery-is-the-reason-i-am-pain-free) - I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Dr. Leone and his wonderful staff for giving me another chance to fully enjoy my active life. At the age of 54, I began having lower back pain which eventually radiated through my left hip and down my leg. Over a period of
- [Photos from my Antarctic adventure to show the amazing progress since my surgery.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/david-freedman-knee-surgery) - Thanks From Antarctica Hi Dr. Leone, You requested photos from our Antarctic adventure to show the amazing progress that my husband, David Freedman, has made since his surgery on August 14, 2017. Here are a couple of images which we would be happy for you to include in your patient scrapbook. We are currently sailing
- [I don’t remember feeling this good for years.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/linda-s-altshuler-knee-surgery) - Hi Dr. Leone, Susan & Tammy, I just want to thank you all for the excellent attention and care I received during my recent surgery June 8th [2016]. My knee is healing well and my physical therapy is hard but very helpful. Of course, the mountain air helps! I want you to know that I
- [You’ve turned back the years for me.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/patty-watson-knee-surgery) - Oct. 2016 Preparing for Hurricane Matthew: “Just wanted to share how you've turned back the years for me. Can't ever thank you enough.” -Patty Watson
- [I am still so immensely grateful to you and your staff for giving me my life back.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/lindsey-smith-hip-replacement) - A year ago today we had our first dance in surgery! I am still so immensely grateful to you and your staff for giving me my life back. I hope you have all the happiness you give to others! Thank you! Lindsey Smith
- [I am a new person!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/karen-russo-knee-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone, How do I thank you for giving me my life back? After having two total knee replacements within six months, getting back in the pool immediately following the stitches being taken out, working hard in physical therapy and lots of TLC (not only from my family and friends but from your staff
- [My recovery over the past 2 months has been nothing short of remarkable.](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/testimonial/kimberly-montes-knee-replacement) - Dear Dr. Leone and Team, As a 48-year-old healthcare executive, the ability to travel on the fly is the key to my work. Over the past 10 years, not only did travel become near impossible, but walking across the room was exhausting due to my severe arthritis and limited mobility in my left knee. Through

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- [I'm ready!](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/video/im-ready)
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- [Recovery following hip or knee surgery at The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care](https://holycrossleonecenter.com/video/recovery-following-hip-or-knee-surgery-at-the-leone-center-for-orthopedic-care)
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