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Robotic assisted total knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 19, 2023 | Replies (27)

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@trisha888

Hi @mhort1213: It's been a few years since your post but I'm hoping you might still be looking at this from time to time ...or anyone else with similar situation. I have the same poor outcome complaints as @mhort1213 after TKR :tight painful tendon, swelling. My left TKR surgery was also in Feb 2019 however I DID have a Mayo robotic assisted. Not done at Mayo Clinic but in Aspen Colorado. Now fast forward it is Nov. 2021 symptoms have very very slowly improved with almost 2 full years of PT. But the symptoms still persist. I have very good ROM and can push through several hours of fairly rigorous activity, BUT I still experience constant swelling and pain. I need another knee replacement on the right leg this time. I too am scared because of the mixed bag outcome. I live Grand Junction, Colorado and am having a terrible time deciding who is a VERY good surgeon in my area. It seems the inconvenience and extra time driving out of town did not pay off for me before. I get mixed reviews on the Steadman Clinic from friends and acquaintances, and all the local in tow surgeons have been terrible to work with. So what did you do @mhort1213? Did you have the second TKR surgery? Where? Which Doc? What is your feedback?

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Trish,
That is weird,2yrs.after TKR withRobotic & you are STILL having pain & swelling!!! WHAT...did the DR.say when you told him!! Something ...is wrong!!
Jim

Hello Trisha...I had my left leg TKR Jan 2019 and had some issues with swelling and a band-like feeling for several months post surgery which finally resolved after 4-5 months. I was hesitant to have a second surgery with the same surgeon and procedure on my right knee so I did some research and found a seminar on robotic knee surgery. I spoke with the surgeon and was impressed with his credentials as well as the procedure. His name is Andrew J. Wasser M.D. in Long Beach. I had an MRI of my knee prior to the procedure and had my robotic right knee surgery at Long Beach Memorial 9/19. Medicare and AARP/UHC paid for procedure in full. The incision is shorter than the other knee. I am very happy as I have great ROM and no problems post surgery three years later.