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Dr. Zehr First in Southwest Florida to be Certified in Upgraded Software for Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement
NAPLES, FLA. (JULY 28, 2025) — Robert J. Zehr, MD, of the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics, now offers robotic-assisted total knee replacement utilizing Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA® Knee System, which brings together robotic technology with industry-leading knee implants to help surgeons personalize surgical procedures for their patients. Dr.…
PRP / A2M Injections for Hip and Knee Pain: What You Need to Know
A New Approach to Relieving Hip and Knee Pain
Chronic hip and knee pain can be debilitating, affecting your daily activities, mobility, and overall quality of life. But you already knew that didn’t you?! That’s the touchpoint I have been emphasizing for over 35 years…
Award-winning Naples Orthopaedic Surgeon Adds Advanced Orthobiologics to Practice
NAPLES, FLA. (FEBRUARY 18, 2025) — Award-winning Naples orthopaedic surgeon Robert J. Zehr, M.D., recently added PPX™ Exosome Therapy to the ever-expanding menu of orthobiologic treatments available at the Zehr Center for Orthopaedics. Manufactured by ZEO Scientifix,™ Patient Pure X™ (PPX™) is a highly-concentrated product that contains…
PPX™ Exosomes — The Next Generation PRP
The human body contains more than 37 trillion cells. These minuscule biological bits must communicate and cooperate for the body to function. They do this through vesicles — tiny bubble-like packages that move messages and matter around in a cell and even from cell to cell.
…What is Regenerative Medicine? A Guide for Hip and Knee Pain Patients
When hip or knee pain makes everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even getting out of bed challenging, it’s time to seek relief. While traditional treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and surgery have long been the standard for managing these issues, a new…
What are stem cells?
In general, patients are typically unclear about the phrase “stem cell,” so it is worthwhile to clear up some of the confusion at the…
Dr. Zehr Receives A2M Therapy for His Arthritic Knee
Several times a year, Dr. Robert Zehr receives A2M Plasma Therapy for his arthritic knee. In this short video, he explains the simple steps of the procedure, illustrated by photos taken during his most recent treatment.
Dr. Zehr conducts milestone surgery on local cardiologist
NAPLES, Fla. (November 15, 2023) — Naples orthopaedic surgeon Robert J. Zehr, M.D., recently conducted his 500th outpatient total hip replacement surgery. Dr. Zehr performed Southwest Florida’s first outpatient total hip replacement on November 18, 2015, at the newly opened Seaside Surgery Center. Dr. Zehr co-founded the…