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Lateral Approach Total Knee Replacement
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I have heard of a few people who have had a Lateral Total Knee Replacement who have had excellent outcomes and much shorter recovery time since the quadriceps muscle and tendon are not cut. Has anyone had this procedure at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester? I checked with the Mayo surgeon who did my firsts TKR the traditional way and it seems he does not do this surgery.
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@terrwynl My surgeon does not do a lateral approach either yet. It kind of seems that patient testimonies are all we can go by currently... but it concerns me to be one of the first in a surgeon's new way of doing things, no matter how great the testimonies. I was told those doing the "Jiffy" have done 10 procedures under Dr. Patel before starting their practices back home. Mind you, these are experienced ortho Drs already. The #s of surgeons trained with this approach is climbing.
I so appreciated the standards of care that I received from a Center of Excellence. I had received a binder-full of education for every step of the way. The road to recovery was aided by "Mychart" follow-up and great medication oversight (stomach, pain, anticoagulants...).
If I choose the new approach, will all those bases be covered? So much to consider. Shorter recovery time and better outcomes for flexion and extension will be my pursuit.