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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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I spoke with my doctor before getting my knee replacement 1-23-2019) about proper fit and he assured me that surgeons have a protocol they used to ensure a proper fit. I’m hoping that’s true since I never heard of a custom fit knee replacement. I’m definitely going to look into that when I get my other knee done and thank you for that info! I’ve heard they are called Conformus. I wonder if a surgeon can be sued if they put the wrong size in because it is their job to ensure that doesn’t happen. Just a thought.
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@dkapustin The spelling is Conformis. If you google it you can find the surgeons who use that knee. I was fortunate, I live in southern NH so Boston is about 55 miles away -- actually a bit further for the orthopedic surgeon. The doctor I went to though is one of the developers of the knee. He was absolutely great. The first time I was scheduled for surgery I got to the hospital, was all ready to be brought in the operating room, IV in and all, and he came to me and told me he couldn't do it because my platelet count was too low. I was heartbroken but I would much rather have a cautious surgeon than one who might have gone ahead with it anyway.
I knew a woman who had a problem for a couple of years before a different orthopedic surgeon figured it out and fixed it. The knee itself was not a problem I don't think, but the stem that goes up to the knee was too long or something to that effect.
I have no idea if they can be sued for something like that. I think negligence has to be proven.
JK