VERILAST Knee Replacement

What Is Knee Replacement and How Can It Help Me?
Are you considering knee replacement?

Signs that it might be time for a knee replacement:

 

  • Your pain persists or recurs over time

  • Your knee aches during and after exercise

  • You’re no longer as mobile as you’d like to be

  • Medication and using a cane aren’t delivering enough relief

  • Your knee stiffens up from sitting in a car or a movie theater

  • You feel pain in rainy weather

  • The pain prevents you from sleeping

  • You feel a decrease in knee motion or the degree to which you’re able to bend your knee

  • Your knees are stiff or swollen

  • You have difficulty walking or climbing stairs

  • You have difficulty getting in and out of chairs and bathtubs

  • You experience morning stiffness that typically lasts less than 30 minutes (as opposed to stiffness lasting longer than 45 minutes, a sign of an inflammatory condition called rheumatoid arthritis)

  • You feel a “grating” of your joint

  • You’ve had a previous injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of your knee

VERILAST◊ knee technology

Our LEGION◊ CR knee with VERILAST◊ technology was lab-tested to simulate the number of steps the average person takes in 30 years1

OXINIUM◊ + XLPE = VERILAST Technology Verilast Knee

If knee replacement is in your future, you've come to the right place to learn about one of the truly significant advancements in joint replacement materials in the past 20 years, VERILAST knee technology.

It's important to remember that not every knee implant is the same. VERILAST knee technology directly addresses one of the most commonly cited concerns associated with knee replacement implants:1

  • Implant wear

Whether or not to undergo knee replacement surgery is a very important decision. No matter how statistically safe and successful knee replacement surgery has proven to be, every surgery has risks. Before making any surgical decision, conversations should take place with your family, your primary care doctor and your orthopaedic surgeon to make sure that knee replacement with VERILAST Technology is the right course of action for your particular situation.

Important safety notes

Individual results of joint replacement vary. Implants are intended to relieve knee pain and improve function, but may not produce the same feel or function as your original knee. There are potential risks with knee replacement surgery such as loosening, wear and infection that may result in the need for additional surgery. Patients should not perform high impact activities such as running and jumping unless their surgeon tells them that the bone has healed and these activities are acceptable. Early device failure, breakage or loosening may occur if a surgeon's limitations on activity level are not followed.

References

  1. Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry Annual report. Adelaide: AOA; 2012.

All information provided on this website is for information purposes only. Every patient's case is unique and each patient should follow his or her doctor's specific instructions. Please discuss nutrition, medication and treatment options with your doctor to make sure you are getting the proper care for your particular situation. If you are seeking this information in an emergency situation, please call 911 and seek emergency help.

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TESTIMONIALS

Dr. Lauro just did my left knee on July 2016,,,did my right knee on March of last year. He took great care of me,, I always felt that I could ask him anything and get a direct answer. His staff can’t be beat..they are courteous, and always ready to help you with any inquires you might have…What more can you ask for in a doctor. He gave me excellent care.

JANE BULEBUSH

Dr. Lauro was recommended by Dr Hennesy. He was encouraging and focused. I am very happy with the results of my hip replacement and recovery time has been very rapid. Would recommend this Dr. and procedure very highly.

ROGER MCQUILLIS

Dr. Lauro was wonderful. I had many orthopedics problems that arose from another doctor and Dr. Lauro handle all of them without a problem. It has been a long year but I do not know what I would have done without Dr. Lauro’s expertise in his field and his great care the he provided me.

MARY ANN

Replaced left hip. remarkable results! Appointment dates/time convenient and office wait minimal. Respects active life style. Honest, forthright advice.

KENNETH S.

Dr. Lauro replaced my hip 7 years ago. His office staff is wonderful to speak with and he takes his time during office visits. Never rushes you through and answers any questions thoroughly and honestly.

SANDI K

Dr. Lauro has been doing partial knee replacements for 25 years and worked wonders for me. After only 3 months I no longer need my cane and my scar looks amazing. His office staff is as friendly as you could want. Very clean environment. Little to no waiting both in and out of the waiting rooms. He is very attentive and explains things very well. He listens more than he talks and is dedicated to his practice. I would and have recommended him a lot. A true professional who knows what he is doing.

PATTI R.

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5840 Rte. 981, Suite 101
Latrobe, PA. 15650

Excela Health Orthopedics
508 S. Church Street, 1st Floor
Mount Pleasant, PA. 15666

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