Nanoknee, is it better or merely hype?

@crankyknee Ugh! I hate a cranky knee. Hope the gel shots work for you, they were the only thing that worked for me.

My surgeon was Dr. Dustin Sepich @az Ortho in Peoria, AZ. He’s been certified in Jiffy Knee by the inventor, Dr Patel of Virginia, and performing Jiffy Knee surgery with AZ Ortho since January of 2025, however, like most if not all JK surgeons, he provided a variety of arthroplasty conditions for 20 years prior.

I’m originally from Western NY and was surprised there were no JK surgeons there, but recently discovered through the Jiffy Knee Replacement Fan Club Facebook group that

Dr. John Sullivan has several offices, and one is in New Hartford, NY. He does JK surgeries there.

There are also 2 in NJ who may be closer if you want a consultation. DR. PAUL CODJOE - HAMILTON, NJ (plus 3 more locations)
DR. JAMES LEE JR. - PARAMUS, NJ. That Facebook group I referenced has a lot of posts from patients of Dr. Codjoe if you want to check it out. Because I’m a newbie in this group, I can’t post a link.

It’s worth a consultation if one of them is close enough to you, in my opinion. Everyone is different, but there are so many of us who have had fantastic outcomes with JK. You sound like an active, vital person despite your knee problems. I think you could do well. Best of luck to you!

@dbobinaz Thank you so much for all the info you shared. The husband of a friend who lives in Tucson was planning to have TKR. She told me about Jiffy Knee which her hubby was going to investigate. He has put surgery on the back burner.

I am thinking about doing a virtual consult with Dr. Patel, the inventor, if he does such consults. I always want to get as much info as possible when making such a decision.

I had a THA, anterior approach, in 3/23. I watched a video of the procedure a million times so I knew what to expect, followed post op guidelines and got back to all my activities. My surgeon wasn’t enthusiastic about returning to run but I was careful and did more on the treadmill than roads.

So I will finish my gel
Jabs, continue maintenance PT and investigate JK.

Thanks again for being so generous with helpful info.

@crankyknee Ugh! I hate a cranky knee. Hope the gel shots work for you, they were the only thing that worked for me.

My surgeon was Dr. Dustin Sepich @az Ortho in Peoria, AZ. He’s been certified in Jiffy Knee by the inventor, Dr Patel of Virginia, and performing Jiffy Knee surgery with AZ Ortho since January of 2025, however, like most if not all JK surgeons, he provided a variety of arthroplasty conditions for 20 years prior.

I’m originally from Western NY and was surprised there were no JK surgeons there, but recently discovered through the Jiffy Knee Replacement Fan Club Facebook group that

Dr. John Sullivan has several offices, and one is in New Hartford, NY. He does JK surgeries there.

There are also 2 in NJ who may be closer if you want a consultation. DR. PAUL CODJOE - HAMILTON, NJ (plus 3 more locations)
DR. JAMES LEE JR. - PARAMUS, NJ. That Facebook group I referenced has a lot of posts from patients of Dr. Codjoe if you want to check it out. Because I’m a newbie in this group, I can’t post a link.

It’s worth a consultation if one of them is close enough to you, in my opinion. Everyone is different, but there are so many of us who have had fantastic outcomes with JK. You sound like an active, vital person despite your knee problems. I think you could do well. Best of luck to you!

@dbobinaz Thank you for sharing your experience. I am starting gel shots for a very cranky knee: Kellgren 3 arthritis, root tear of meniscus and subchondral fracture. I followed RICE routine, had cortisone, do PT regularly because I run, play tennis and golf. I am 76. I see a surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC. No one there does Jiffy Knee.
Where did you have surgery and how long has your surgeon been doing jiffy knee?

@dbobinaz I also live in WNY and am so surprised that as good as our specialists are in Buffalo, I can not find a single surgeon who performs Jiffy Knee. The closest I found was in Findlay, Ohio, where I have family. I also have family in Phoenix, which may be another option, but obviously involve travel cost. I'm still doing research on surgeons. I'm surprised that the Cleveland Clinic does not offer the JK. Which makes me suspicious about the procedure. I am 74, have had a reverse TSR and hip replacement. Recently had steriod injection in left knee and Synvisc-One gel injection with some relief & improvement. I still need to wear a brace & cane to feel secure if walking any distance. Upcoming trip to SF and Redwoods in September so ruling out any surgery until after, due to recovery time. It's good to know that Medicare does cover it. I have United Healthcare for supplemental so I'm skeptical if it would pick up the remainder. I will join the FB support group. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

@beachy the redwoods in September will be a lovely time. Enjoy that!

Would Dr. John Sullivan in New Hartford New York be an option for you? You could at least get a consult. You could also look into a good ortho nearby who does subvastus surgery. It’s not quite as easy on soft tissue, which really helps with pain, but it’s a good option if no others work for you. I hope you find that Facebook group helpful and informative in deciding whether it’s worth finding a JK surgeon.

Where do you play golf? I play at the Phoenician.