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Nanoknee, is it better or merely hype?
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I don't get it either at $8500 out of pocket. The body has to heal, and that takes time. Also other factors come into the picture. I had surgeries on both knees in 1991 for patella femoral subluxation, which impacts the surgery and healing time. Also I had scar tissue for at least 4 months. Also I was over zealous in the rehab exercises which set back the healing and Dr. gave me RX anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxer. Now almost 5 months post, have 120-130 ROM finally. I also go to acupuncture weekly, for 12 weeks. When I see the AMAZING nano testimonials, I am in awe and wonder if I went the right way with MAKO athletic. I was referred to a surgeon who does about 12 hip and knee surgeries weekly, by the head of ER dept at a local hospital (his mother is my friend). This all takes ONE YEAR probably regardless of which one gets. It is all frustrating and I am glad I can walk with NO PAIN now!
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I had my Nano Knee replacement on April 8, 2025 & on June 8th, 2025 I was able to fly to Croatia & the Balkans . 2 - 16 hr. flights. Exactly 2 mo. afterwards, I climbed hundreds & hundreds of steep stone steeps (1080 steps) around Dubrovnik & walked 4-6 miles every day. Plus, I was able to do all of the tours & physically challenging climbing & walks during the entire 21 day trip. I had a 128 flexion only after 5 weeks & could get my entire leg flat. Most people could never do that with a traditional TNR. The only real pain that I had was at night when I had done too much...I had to buy an ice machine in order to sleep. But after 2 weeks, I could sleep the entire night. MY PT guy said that I had had the best recovery that he had ever seen. I was his 1st Nano Knee patient. It is not a piece of cake & not pain free. However, much better that a traditional TNR. I had a Traditional replacement on my other knee 11 yrs. ago & had a great outcome. However, I will never forget the pain & recovery that I went thru. There is no easy TNR...however the Nano knee is much better! As patient...you still have to do the work to get good results. I only used a walker for 1 day!