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Jiffy knee replacement
Has anyone heard about Jiffy Knee Replacement? It was invented by a Dr. Patel in Virginia. Supposedly they don't cut your femur or ligaments. Any knowledge would be beneficial. Here in Las Vegas, a Dr. McGee does them and the recovery is short and no need for pain meds. Thanks, Diana
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I believe you need the "subvastus" approach which is then combined with minimally invasive surgery.
You didn't have to take any pain meds? I have several steps in my townhouse. Will I be okay in your experience? I am 70 but in pretty good shape for my age. I am getting my first knee done August 11 and my second in October. I am quite nervous. I live alone. Thank you for ANY suggestions.
I am having both of my knees done by a Jiffy surgeon in Michigan in August and October.
Hi folks, and best of luck to all who undergo surgery. I think to go into a surgery with the expectation that no pain meds will be necessary is improper. There will be some discomfort in the days after the surgery when analgesics will be necessary. I have had surgery on both of my knees, 2 years apart, both utilizing the sub-vastus approach and 2 -3 days post surgery, I was in discomfort. Yes I am well-recovered now and my knees feel almost "like new" but there will be a time, most likely in the week following the procedure, that you will experience discomfort. My recommendation is buy the circulating water/ice machine - you can find a basic unit on the internet/Amazon for about $200. Ice often, elevate often and keep acetaminophen handy as well as something stronger for occasional use in that first week. Do your leg and foot "pumps" often, push down on that upper thigh to ensure you are straightening that leg, do your bending exercises as scheduled but respect the swelling. Walk often, keep a positive attitude - it will get better. Best to all! P.S. my procedure was not called "jiffy." My surgeon used a full length (approx 7-8" incision) and I was fine with that because I wanted him provided the best possible visualization of my "works." Yes he spared all the muscles with the sub-vastus approach but even the mid-vastus approach, which cuts through a small portion of the vastus medialis, is a good option because they carefully incise the muscle using a longitudinal method (rather than a cross-cut) and suture it back together when they are closing the knee. Good luck!