Real World Evidence Hub

After years of playing through pain that eventually forced him to retire from sports, Mark finally turned to NanoKnee and Dr. Ferro for a total knee replacement. Just three months later, he walked five miles a day on a two-week European vacation, and four months in, he's back on the golf course, winning tournaments and more active than ever.

After years of severe knee pain, arthritis, and two failed surgeries, Casey turned to NanoKnee for answers. He was immediately impressed by how clearly the team understood the complexity of his condition and how confidently they explained what could be done. Casey ultimately underwent surgery on both knees at the same time. While the initial recovery came with normal surgical discomfort, the underlying pain he had lived with was gone. Soon, he was walking without crutches or assistance and returning to the active life he had lost. 

After watching his workout partner get life-changing results from NanoKnee, Alan put off his own treatment until the pain became unbearable. Just weeks after his surgery with Dr. Ferro, he was back to running pain-free, and now has one piece of advice for anyone considering it: don't wait.

Diva had always been extremely active, competing in Ironman events, triathlons, hiking, and more. After a cycling accident tore her meniscus and ultimately led to its removal, her knee deteriorated and her active lifestyle disappeared with it. With limited options, Diva and her husband chose to self-pay for NanoKnee surgery with Dr. Ferro so she could get back to the life she wanted. She was walking and bending her knee immediately after surgery and says the significant post-operative pain she expected never came. 

After dealing with knee pain for 23 years, including multiple arthroscopic surgeries and cortisone shots, Fred finally got his first NanoKnee replacement, then returned for his second just seven weeks ago. Now with two new knees, he's back to playing tennis three times a week, mountain biking, and surfing, living the active lifestyle he waited decades to get back.

Jessica was a custom home builder whose knee problems had become severe enough that she sometimes could not walk, needed crutches, and could no longer manage stairs, making everyday work on construction sites increasingly difficult. After learning that advances in NanoKnee made surgery an option for younger patients like her, she decided to move forward. Her recovery progressed faster than she expected: she was up and walking the day after surgery and back on the golf course within four to six weeks. 

Steve’s knee pain had reached the point where he felt a burning sensation with nearly every step, making hiking and other activities increasingly difficult. Because he wanted to stay active with the gym, biking, hiking, and pickleball, he decided to move forward with NanoKnee, starting with his left knee. His surgery went smoothly, and he was able to walk out the same day and begin recovering at home soon after. After several weeks of physical therapy, Steve was so pleased with the outcome that he decided to return to NanoKnee for replacement of his right knee later that year.

After struggling with his knees for years, Charles reached a breaking point and turned to NanoKnee for a double knee replacement. Seven months later, he's not just back to his old active lifestyle, he's running and jumping again, doing things he never thought he'd be able to do again.

Michael had played tennis since his teenage years, but arthritis in his left knee gradually began limiting the game he loved. He delayed knee replacement because he had heard stories of patients who still experienced pain or could not return to the activities they enjoyed after surgery. After researching his options and speaking with Dr. Ferro, Michael chose NanoKnee when his knee finally made tennis impossible. He says that after surgery, there was “literally no pain whatsoever.” 

Barry was in constant, severe knee pain, and he knew it was time for a change when he asked to be dropped off in front of a theater because he couldn’t face walking the two blocks from the parking spot. After his NanoKnee procedure, he says he’s back to yoga, distance swimming, mountain biking, jogging, and hiking, and can walk from the parking lot to a show with no problem at all. Barry says he was back on the trails about three weeks after surgery. 

Before NanoKnee, Kellie says she could barely walk through the grocery store and relied heavily on her husband just to get around. After years of pain and conversations with multiple orthopedic surgeons about knee replacement, she saw a NanoKnee commercial and decided to seek another opinion. After surgery, the change was dramatic. Kellie recalls sitting on the couch and suddenly realizing that, for the first time in 20 years, her knee did not hurt. She describes the experience as giving her back not only her mobility, but also her job, her happiness, and a life no longer defined by constant pain.

Stephanie’s knee pain had progressed to the point that she retired early because she could no longer keep up with the walking and stairs her work required. She chose NanoKnee for its advanced technology, personalized approach, and potential for a faster recovery. Just one month after surgery, Stephanie was able to return to work. She says the experience restored the freedom she had lost, allowing her to do the things she enjoys again without feeling limited by her knee. For Stephanie and her family, the decision was life-changing, giving her what she describes as a new sense of freedom and even her “sparkle” back.