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John C. Bonano, MD

About the provider

A native of Salinas, California, orthopedic surgeon John Bonano, MD, is dedicated to helping patients regain mobility and return to the activities they love. Dr. Bonano specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery, combining advanced training in joint reconstruction with a lifelong dedication to teamwork, discipline and performance – qualities he developed both in the operating room and as a former college athlete.

Dr. Bonano focuses on treating hip and knee arthritis through a full spectrum of care, including non-operative management, direct anterior hip replacement, total and partial knee replacements, robotic-assisted surgery, and revision procedures. He is committed to staying at the forefront of evidence-based techniques and improving long-term patient outcomes.

Throughout his training, Dr. Bonano contributed to clinical research on joint replacement, sports medicine and healthcare outcomes, with multiple publications and national presentations. He has also remained active in community service, mentoring student athletes and volunteering with organizations like Special Olympics and the Alisal Health Academy.

When he’s not in the clinic or operating room, Dr. Bonano enjoys football, basketball, soccer, golf, fitness, nutrition, yoga, meditation, exploring national parks, hiking and spending time with his dogs. He is proud to return to his hometown to serve the community that shaped him.

Education
  • Fellowship
  • New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA
    2023
  • Residency
  • Stanford Hospital Palo Alto, CA
    2022
  • Internship
  • Stanford Hospital Palo Alto, CA
    2018
  • Medical Education
  • UCSF School of Medicine San Francisco, CA
    2017

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Publications

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  • Notching of the Neck After Acetabular Constraint Necessitating Femoral Component Revision

    Bonano JC, Bala A, Chen F, Amanatullah DF, Goodman SB, Arthroplast Today. 2021 Oct 28;12:32-35. doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.09.007. PMID: 34761091; PMCID: PMC8568606.

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  • Perioperative Medical and Surgical Coronavirus Disease 2019 Issues: Keeping Surgeons, Operating Room Teams, and Patients Safe

    Bonano JC, Huddleston JI 3rd, J Arthroplasty. 2021 Jul;36(7S):S46-S48. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.01.047. Epub 2021 Jan 23. PMID: 33618956; PMCID: PMC7826132.

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  • Perioperative Statin Use May Reduce Postoperative Arrhythmia Rates After Total Joint Arthroplasty

    Bonano JC, Aratani AK, Sambare TD, Goodman SB, Huddleston JI 3rd, Maloney WJ, Burk DR, Aaronson AJ, Finlay AK, Amanatullah DF, J Arthroplasty. 2021 Oct;36(10):3401-3405. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.05.022. Epub 2021 May 25. PMID: 34127349; PMCID: PMC8783317.

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  • Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty with a Mobile-Bearing Implant

    Bonano JC, Barrett AA, Amanatullah DF, JBJS Essent Surg Tech. 2021 Apr 19;11(2):e20.00002. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.20.00002. PMID: 34277135; PMCID: PMC8280033.

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  • Definitions of Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy: Are We Speaking the Same Language and Are We Measuring the Right Outcome?

    Chona DV, Bonano JC, Ayeni OR, Safran MR, Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Sep 21;8(9):2325967120952990. doi: 10.1177/2325967120952990. PMID: 33015214; PMCID: PMC7509720.

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  • The Effect of Resection Size in the Treatment of Cam-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Typical Patient With Hip Arthroscopy: A Biomechanical Analysis

    Bonano JC, Johannsen A, Mardones RM, Fithian A, Storaci H, Tam K, Safran MR, Am J Sports Med. 2020 Oct;48(12):2897-2902. doi: 10.1177/0363546520952774. Epub 2020 Sep 3. PMID: 32881582.

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  • Selective screw fixation is associated with early failure of primary acetabular components for aseptic loosening

    Goodnough LH, Bonano JC, Finlay AK, Aggarwal VK, Huddleston JI 3rd, Maloney WJ, Goodman SB, Amanatullah DF, J Orthop Res. 2020 Nov;38(11):2429-2433. doi: 10.1002/jor.24649. Epub 2020 Mar 17. PMID: 32157712.

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  • Supine Knee Positioning Does Not Interfere with Mobile-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Performance

    Bonano JC, Barrett AA, Aggarwal VK, Chen F, Schirmers J, Finlay AK, Arora P, Amanatullah DF. Supine Knee Positioning Does Not Interfere with Mobile-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Performance. J Knee Surg. 2023 Aug;36(10):1020-1025. doi: 10.1055/s-0042-1748822. Epub 2022 Jun 10. PMID: 35688441.

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  • Pes Planovalgus Is Associated with Increased Comorbidities and Poor Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Mitchell AR, Oladeji KA, Bonano JC, Bala A, Amanatullah DF. Pes Planovalgus Is Associated with Increased Comorbidities and Poor Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Surg Orthop Adv. 2023 Fall;32(3):202-206. PMID: 38252610.

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  • Endoscopic iliopsoas lengthening for treatment of recalcitrant iliopsoas tendinitis after total hip arthroplasty

    Bonano JC, Pierre K, Jamero C, Segovia NA, Huddleston JI, Safran MR. Endoscopic iliopsoas lengthening for treatment of recalcitrant iliopsoas tendinitis after total hip arthroplasty. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2023 Mar 7;10(2):63-68. doi: 10.1093/jhps/hnac052. PMID: 37900893; PMCID: PMC10604048.

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  • Theologis AA.Economic Impact of Revision Operations for Adjacent Segment Disease of the Subaxial Cervical Spine

    Bonano J, Cummins DD, Burch S, Berven SH, Deviren V, Ames CP, Tay B, Clark AJ, Theologis AA.Economic Impact of Revision Operations for Adjacent Segment Disease of the Subaxial Cervical Spine. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2022 Apr 1;6(4):e22.00058. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-22-00058. PMID: 35452424; PMCID: PMC9042582.