Dr. David Lionberger M.D.
Orthopedist
6560 Fannin St Suite 1016 Houston TX, 77030About
First surgeon to perform electromagnetic computer-assisted surgery for a minimally invasive total knee replacement in 2005.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at the University of Missouri
MD at the University of Missouri Medical School
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1977
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1977
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A knowledge-based computer-aided design and manufacturing system for total hip replacement.
- Celecoxib does not affect osteointegration of cementless total hip stems.
- Minimizing electromagnetic interference from surgical instruments on
- Relationship between patient-reported disease severity in osteoarthritis and self-reported pain, function and work productivity.
- Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of pain due to soft tissue injury: diclofenac epolamine topical patch.
- A comparison of wound closure techniques for total knee arthroplasty.
- Diclofenac epolamine topical patch relieves pain associated with ankle sprain.
- Protection of repaired patellar tendons a surgical technique.
- Improved knee flexion following high-flexion total knee arthroplasty.
- Is computer-assisted surgery in total knee arthroplasty as accurate as it can be?
- Assessing whether preoperative templates and planning can replace intraoperative computer-assisted surgery measurements in total knee arthroplasty.
- Pooled analysis of clinical trial data evaluating the safety and effectiveness of diclofenac epolamine topical patch 1.3% for the treatment of acute ankle sprain.
- Patient specific instrumentation.
- Pregabalin for the treatment of postoperative pain: results from three controlled trials using different surgical models.
- Patient specific instrumentation letter to the editor.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Texas Monthly Magazine, “Super Doctor†List, 2004-2006
- Fortune Magazine, “Best Doctor†Award, 2004
- University of Missouri, Dean’s List for Academic Excellence, 1969-1973
- University of Missouri, Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Honorary, 1971
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Internships
- General Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine- 1978
Fellowships
- Teaching and Research at Harvard Medical School-1982
Professional Society Memberships
- Association of Arthritis, Hip, and Knee Surgery, Western Orthopedic Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Texas Orthopedic Association, Southern Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- ??Delayed Risedronate Use After Total Hip Arthroplasty Does Not Restore Bone Loss.? Lionberger DR, Eggers MD, Bawker, Joint Implant Surgery and Research Foundation, 2013; 3:2
- ??Is Computer-Assisted Surgery in Total Knee Arthroplasty as Accurate as it Can Be?,? Lionberger, DR, Crocker, CL, Rahbar, MH. Computer Aided Surgery 2012; 17(4): 198-204
- ??Improved Knee Flexion Following High Flexion Total Knee Arthroplasty.? Lionberger, DR, Eggers, MD, Brewer, K., Fang, L. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2012; 7:22
- ??Assessing Whether Preoperative Templates and Planning Can Replace Intraoperative Computer-assisted Surgery Measurements in Total Knee Arthroplasty.? Lionberger etal Supplement to Orthopedics 20
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