Updated June 2026.
Who Writes and Reviews Our Content
Every educational resource on this site is written or reviewed by Dr. Leo Zalikha, MD, to ensure accuracy. Dr. Zalikha is a Stanford fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical care of hip and knee conditions, from straightforward primary hip and knee replacements to complex revision surgery.
Sourcing Standards
When a page or post cites clinical statistics—success rates, complication rates, or recovery benchmarks—those figures are drawn from peer-reviewed literature in PubMed-indexed journals, national joint registries, AAOS patient resources, and government sources such as CMS and the FDA. Blog posts carry numbered reference lists with direct links to the sources cited. We distinguish established evidence from emerging or mixed evidence in plain language, so you know which is which.
How Content Is Updated
Content is reviewed periodically and updated when clinical guidance or published figures change. Blog posts display the date they were last updated.
What We Don’t Do
We do not publish sponsored content, and Dr. Zalikha does not receive payment from implant companies to use their products—he recommends the implants and techniques he would choose for himself or his own family. The educational material on this site is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for an examination—see our medical disclaimer. Individual symptoms and conditions vary, so please bring questions about your own care to your visit.
Questions About Our Content
If you have a question about anything published on this site, call our office at (562) 362-5024.