Full Knee Replacement Options, Robotic Assisted or Conventional, Which did you choose and Why?

[Locoweed]

Here is a video by a orthopedic doc giving his opinion about this subject.

 

[GrandpaSmurf825]

How does that work with the therapy at home vs a clinic? When it comes time to have mine done, I'm seriously leaning towards an actual orthopedic clinic as opposed to the relatively small rural hospital nearby. Much more likely to have experienced doctors and more up-to-date technology. We're talking a 2 hour drive each way...rather not have to do that multiple times a week.
What does the therapy entail?

They come to your home instead of your going to their facility. I don't know exactly how they started my SIL out but they never pushed her to the extremes needed. I'm pretty certain she would struggle to be able to make a revolution on a bicycle pedal because of the range of motion being to limited. I don't remember when I first got on the exercise bike but it would have been the first week I'm certain. You can't make a full revolution in the beginning but you keep trying and gaining until you can.

 

[GrandpaSmurf825]

Here is a video by a orthopedic doc giving his opinion about this subject.

Here is a video by a orthopedic doc giving his opinion about this subject.

Interesting thoughts. I would have some questions for him as well. I'd be interested in knowing how the robotic surgery adds time to the procedure. I know he says it does but I also know how quickly my wife was out of surgery and transitioning from there to going home. Waking up and being ready to go home takes at least twice as long as the surgery. The surgery was in the 1 to 1-1/2 hour time frame as best as I remember. It definitely was less than 2 hours. I do know that you are better to deal with a surgeon who primarily specializes in knee replacements for example. They are much better prepared for any unusual or unexpected issues that might arise. I don't disagree that knowing how to do the surgery manually is important. I would ask him what his view is on carpal tunnel surgery and which way he favors. The micro-surgery unless it isn't physically able to be done is hands down better. He came across to me as someone who doesn't like technology but tolerates it. I don't know if there is an advantage one way or the other for the patient. I'd love to be able to observe both methods. I have an extensive background in machining and I would want to see what things looked like in both methods before the new knee is put in place. He points out the negative things that occurred with robotics, but like every process it evolves as they learn. The external entry points of the locating "pins" aren't a factor any longer. I want to know what has changed in the manual side of knee replacement since they first began doing them. I'm sure the advances have been mind boggling. Anyway it's always good to hear someone else's view. I would guess he is about the same age as my surgeon or very close. Obviously on the other side of the abyss.

 

[Mi-Troll]

Here is a video by a orthopedic doc giving his opinion about this subject.

Good video, I did watch some of his others and he did point out issues that my Dr. did as well.

 

[LouNY]

I'll have to remember to ask tomorrow when I go in for my pre op physical. If it doesn't get canceled I'm scheduled to have mine replaced Monday.
Hopefully my screw up yesterday doesn't postpone it.
Getting down off my IH574 with snow on my boots and the step was wet my foot slipped off the step and ran my shin down the edge of the step. No blood per say but a lot of screwed up skin from just above my ankle to just below the knee

 

[thclimer]

Oh no Lou, I sure hope you are able to proceed with your schedule.

 

[Hay Dude]

I'll have to remember to ask tomorrow when I go in for my pre op physical. If it doesn't get canceled I'm scheduled to have mine replaced Monday.
Hopefully my screw up yesterday doesn't postpone it.
Getting down off my IH574 with snow on my boots and the step was wet my foot slipped off the step and ran my shin down the edge of the step. No blood per say but a lot of screwed up skin from just above my ankle to just below the knee

Hope you feel better. I have done that a few times. Painful.

 

[WM75Guy]

I am headed to see my ortho doc today that did my left knee replacement in 2014. Had a tussle with a horse which caused me to go down on my right knee pretty hard. Hopefully it can be injected putting off replacement for another time.

 

[Oaktree]

Hopefully it can be injected putting off replacement for another time.

I've had injections in mine in an attempt to put off replacement with mixed results. Cortisone seemed to work somewhat, but from what I understand, doesn't last very long and can only be done a limited number of times (can damage any remaining cartilage). Gel shots had no effect whatsoever, and were rather painful for the first couple days.

Don't think I can put off replacements much longer. Dr's ordered MRIs, once they've been done/analyzed it's off to the orthopedic clinic to figure out my options.

 

[LouNY]

Oh no Lou, I sure hope you are able to proceed with your schedule.

Good report today surgery still scheduled for Monday.

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Completely old school no computer guidance or assistance.