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Phone: (954) 489-4575

Address: 1000 NE 56th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

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Arthritis
The most common cause of chronic hip pain and disability is arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis.
Fibromyalgia
I had severed blood supply in left hip unknownst to me and pain set very quickly. I was sent to rehab to do strengthening exercises and the like with no help. My local ortho on 2nd visit had set me up to have free consult with Dr. Ronald Williams awho is head of ortho teaching staff at UTSA in San Antonio,TX. He and his RN fly around our state to see special cases and help determine what course of treatment should be taken, after seeing me he said that I need THR right away as bones totally necrotic and was bone on bone ! I flew to San Antonio to have procedure done and was alone so it was hard but MT Mom,Aunt and cousin all RN’s so I was determined to be the best patient, also had 2 units of my blood sent there in case of transfusion need. It was a sucess but the day after I tried to get up and took several steps and was passing out from the pain, it felt like I was trying to drag a heavy cement column along. It got better until they ran 2 units of vanc too fast and I has horrible reaction and swelled up with throat closing and had huge hives all over body. The itching was unbelieveable and of course they gave me more meds to counter all of this. After 4th day I was released and brother helped me to fly home except when came in room he freaked out because I was looking like a huge red Michelin woman !! This was all on 12-7-95 and I was only 41 yrs old. Dr. said that If I took care of it should last 15-20yrs at best. I had desk job so I figured would be ok. Dr. had me go for 8weeks of intense PT under supervision of Troy Aikmans cousin,he owed center. They got me going but Dr. keep me out of work for 7 months. I didn’t know why and couldn’t start driving til mid April. I did walk with a slight limp but in time as got stronger it wasn’t noticeable unless tired. I found out that have both RA, Oa severe Fibromyalgia as well. I moved to a different area and started with the same hip pain except time it felt like I was sitting a big rock in rear buttock on the right side. aqnd went to see a renown DR. who has been teaching conferences around the world and even developed his own hip which is patented. You would probably be familiar with him if I said his name so in 6-2006 he performed right THR. Morning after he came in room and knelt down by my bed and held my hand to tell me what he encountered,first I have shallow deformity which explains some things to me which is on both sides. he also couldn’t stretch the sciatic nerve all way down as it would have caused drop foot !! This isn’t sounding too good. I was in pain but he uses patient pain pump and he increased it since I was getting up with the PT’s soon. I knew what to expect but it wasnn’t quite as bad as before. Now in 7-2008 I had a different local ortho do complete knee on left side and now he tells me no more riding my horse, well you can imagine how upset I got !! We live in the country close to beautiful South Padre Island about 20 miles and we love to be outside,gardening et
Medical Weight Loss
Knee replacement surgery very well may be in your future, in spite of your age. Prior to capitulating, it is important to show youâ€™ve done everything you can to slow down progression and manage symptoms. Weight loss indeed can help on both of these fronts. I recognize being active and exercising becomes nearly impossible when you are miserable from an arthritic knee or hip. Some environments are more conducive than others, such as using a swimming pool. Approximately 90% of weight loss is diet, not exercise, and this is something in you control. Many people need help from a dietician or weight-loss support group.
Primary Care
Although an intra-articular hip etiology does have to be considered and then ruled out, other conditions such as a hernia or iliopsoas tendonitis also can cause this. You might begin a search to find an orthopedic surgeon in your new area by discussing this with your primary care physician. That individual may have some recommendations. This is assuming youâ€™ve found a new PCP already. Many patients will search the web for specialists in their area.

Gynecology
The pain might be due to local muscle and soft tissue damage from difficulty with the approach, but this is a diagnosis of exclusion. Many other diagnoses should be considered first. You mentioned that the “extreme pain” she has now is “similar” to the pain she had prior to surgery. If the pain she was having before surgery was not originating from the hip joint, then replacing the joint did not relieve it. Other considerations include a neurologic etiology, a gynecology problem or even a hernia.
Labor and Delivery
An epidural block is very similar to a spinal block except the local anesthetic is injected through a small catheter that is inserted into the patient’s lower back and administers a larger quantity of local anesthetics over a longer period of time than with a spinal block. Unlike a spinal block, the epidural catheter is placed slightly closer to the skin and farther from the spinal cord. The greatest advantage of an epidural block is that local anesthesia can be re-injected through the catheter hours or even days after it’s placed. It is a particularly popular form of anesthesia for childbirth.

Anxiety

Ultrasound
My groin is very painful with lumps getting bigger & bigger pcp did a ct then a ultrasound to find the dx is swollen lymph nodes… Which my surgeon call BS
MRI
The surgeon might suggest aspirating the knee to look for evidence of infection. Joint infection is often a difficult diagnosis to make. A new test has recently become available called the Synovasureâ„¢ test. Synovial fluid is aspirated and sent to a special laboratory where specific tests are performed. These include measuring a biomarker called alpha defensins. Biomarkers are proteins that act as the bodyâ€™s natural antibiotics and are present when the body is fighting infection but not present in other conditions that can mimic infection. The Synovasure test has greatly improved our ability to diagnose infection and helps differentiate inflammation and other causes of knee pain from infection. Occasionally, the surgeon will request a bone scan, radioactive WBC labeled scan, or MARS MRI. In my experience, these studies have not been that useful. In special circumstances a CT is ordered to help better understand component positioning.
Radiology
Many services associated with hip or knee replacement are covered by Medicare, including hospitalization at Holy Cross Health, prosthetic costs, anesthesia, first assistant, radiology, physical therapy, home health services and supplies. All of these services will be billed directly to Medicare. Â It is only Dr. Leoneâ€™s service fee(s) that will not be covered by Medicare. His services are available to Medicare beneficiaries only under a private pay arrangement and will be billed to patients directly as a fee for service. This includes a consultation fee and, if surgery is required, a separate surgical fee.
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
The Makoplasty technique uses a robotic arm to help position the cup in your pelvis. Some surgeons also use the robotic arm to assist with femoral stem implantation. Iâ€™m not sure what a Direct Superior approach is. I suggest you meet with your doctor and discuss your concerns and ask for his or her opinion and clarification. I think itâ€™s always a good idea to speak to other patients who underwent the procedure that you are considering to learn about their experiences and results. If you determine that having your hip replaced by this surgeon is right for you, then I would not be too concerned with the CT scan radiation.

Orthopedics
I had the anterior procedure done in january 2016 with no complications what so ever. Walking very well in 2 weeks and by 3 weeks the incision was fully healed. After a month with the only therapy a stationary bike and walking outside a mile each day I went about my day with my original pain gone. I am 67. There was some numbness near the incision which has slowly disappeared. I had virtually no pain,just swelling in that leg. Celebrex and lyrica was the medication prescribed. I had a good experience and talking with friends that had replacements done 10 or more years ago said they were amazed at the short recovery I had. Now i am not saying this happens with all patients. Tri-County Orthopedics Dr Lombardi was the surgeon in NJ. Its been 8+ months and so far I am pleased with the results.
Sciatica
Answers to these questions can give the physician a clue as to the etiology. Did she ever do well after the surgery? If she did well for a short time and then the pain came back, it suggests the operation was done for the correct diagnosis and then something changed. Is there any evidence of nerve damage such as a decrease in sensation to part of the thigh or muscle weakness? Does she have a history of significant back issues or sciatica? Component instability and component position have to be considered, as well as underlying infection.
Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy often is an effective treatment when someone presents with symptoms such as you describe. Many other variables also must be taken into consideration, including the condition of you articular cartilage and if an underlying congenital condition exists, such as dysplasia. My advice is to discuss your symptoms with you surgeon, and look for his or her advice and experience.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Â€œMinimally invasive surgeryâ€ is a difficult-to-define and loaded term. The definition for what constitutes a â€œminimally invasive surgeryâ€ is not even agreed upon by surgeons. Everyone who requires a surgery wants that surgery to be minimally invasive. Does one incision accomplish a surgery less invasively than two or three incisions? An excellent surgical experience with a fast recovery and successful outcome depends on so many important variables, especially how gently the tissues are handled.
Joint Replacement
During my extensive career, I have helped thousands of people from around the world.Â At T he Leone Center for Orthopedic Care, we offer both the latest and most time-tested innovations in joint replacement.
Arthroscopy
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, we see patients with complex knee problems of all types with joint and bone destruction including past trauma, bad outcomes from prior surgery, infection, rheumatoid or other inflammatory arthritis,Â or childhood diseases. Many patients have had prior open surgeries and arthroscopy. Â Many patients have a strong family history for knee arthritis and deformity. And indeed, many patients present with significant angular deformities. Unfortunately, knee arthritis is clearly linked to obesity, which we recognize now as epidemic in our country. Although knee osteoarthritis is not found in everyone as they age, it is more common with aging.
Hip Replacement
I no longer use theÂ anterior approach Â for total hip replacement. Â I stoppedÂ performing this procedure because in my experience there are no advantages to the surgery, rather a number of potential disadvantages.Â Simply, I couldn’t continue to use a procedure that I could not trust to deliver every time.
Knee Replacement
Regional or General Anesthesia: Which is Preferred for Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery? - The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy is an outpatient surgical procedure that can be used to diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. Two or three very small incisions are made to allow a tiny camera to be inserted and project images of the inside of the knee on a screen. It often allows a precise diagnosis of the patient’s condition. Using tiny specialized instruments, many condition can be repaired such as meniscus and ligament tears. Knee arthroscopy is not an effective treatment for advanced arthritis or symptoms that are caused by the arthritic condition.

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Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy
Hip pain is a common problem with many potential causes.Â Pain may be caused by problems with your hip joint, the muscles that support your hip joint, and/or diseases and conditions in other areas of your body.Â Many times, hip pain can be controlled with medication and physical therapy.Â For many people, though, pain may become chronic and disabling.

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