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Robotic assisted total knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 19, 2023 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I had robotic just 3 weeks ago in Liberty, MO. Doctor said he had done 400-500.
A friend had both hers done that way 6 weeks apart. Things went very well for her back in 2017.
Supposed to be quicker recovery so I chose it.
Everyone is different as I’m finding out. My recovery is not great so far, not horrible either, but I must say after talking to my friend it is not the same.
Therapists and doctors always just say everyone heals differently. So that’s not much help but not sure it’s that much better except for the fit of the prosthesis itself. Supposed to be so much more precise and accurate. Hope they’re right. The pain and swelling still a problem.
Best of luck to you. Mayos should be great!!
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Good evening @gobigred.......I was just passing by and saw your post. I especially noticed that you are still having a problem with swelling and pain. However, even with the Mako Robotic TKR, you will still have pain and swelling at 3 weeks post-surgery. What you might be missing is the complement to PT exercises for developing strength and range of motion and that is MFR ( myofascial release therapy) to help with the pain and swelling. I just completed my six weeks of post-surgery PT, twice a week for 6 weeks with a compliment session of MFR. That worked very well.
As the healing begins, the fascia surrounding the surgery can become restricted and require releasing. Scar tissue, which is normal after any surgery, needs to be manipulated and reduced. Let me know if you have any questions about this treatment. Have you heard of MFR? Would you be willing to try it?
May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris
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Thank you. Waiting to hear from them. Hope your pain and swelling subside soon. Take care.