Dr, Michael Ward operated on my son in. 1996, after he was in a car accident ,and broke his femur.Did a wonderful job.In January of 2000 he replaced my left knee ,19 years later,it still looks as good as it did when he put it in.A little wear but not very much.My current Dr,,here in Fl X-rays all my replacements every 6months.Dr. ward is a wonderful Dr.