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Painful total hip or total knee: Do I have an allergy to the metal prosthesis?

April 25, 2019

I routinely see patients who are in pain and frustrated with…

Poor Results after TKR Due to Infection: Diagnosis and Treatment

April 27, 2016

For the second of three blog posts about post-surgical complications and unsatisfactory results after total knee replacement (TKR), I will discuss the critical need to rule out infection and if present, how to treat it.

Pain and Discomfort after Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Signs TKR Has Failed

March 29, 2016

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.

Hip and Knee Q&A: Common Questions about Joint Pain, Pain Management and Treatment

September 16, 2015

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.

Poor Results after Hip Fracture Surgery Could Mean Infection

July 29, 2015

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.

Caring for Patients Who Don’t Heal Optimally After Treatment for Hip Fractures

July 6, 2015

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.

What Patients Should Know About Preventing Infection During and After Joint Replacement Surgery

April 19, 2012

------------ A common concern of patients facing joint replacement…

When is Knee Replacement Surgery Right for You?

December 13, 2011

The art and science of joint replacement surgery are constantly…