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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Nov 5 4:16pm | Replies (24)

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I wish I had gone with the robotic assist surgeon but I was turned off by his staff. Unfriendly, unhelpful, did not return phone calls or emails or just to say I had to come in if I have more questions (a 1+ hour drive), and just a I can't be bothered, eye rolling attitude. So I stuck with my local older surgeon who I'd been seeing for 5 years who did the traditional surgery. Now I'm having ongoing problems still almost 5 months out from surgery that he does not want to take seriously always telling me everything looks good, other patients just ignore their clicking (mind you I ne er described it as "clicking") , and no way he will even look in with the arthroscope until at least another 4 months of healing. Hindsight is 20/20. I went for a 2nd opinion and diagnosed with Patellar Clunk syndrome. 😭

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All my surgeries were done with robotics with top rated surgeons. One successful, two unsuccessful. There are many factors that can be listed to determine successful outcomes but only one that will throw a wrench. I hope that with time you'll be more comfortable.