Good evening @floodle7252 and welcome to Connect. Our forum is quite special. Why? Because we believe wholeheartedly in sharing information to help everyone build a wealth of knowledge about their condition and how to care for it.

And to answer your question, yes I had a Mako Robotic TKR in August of 2021. It was my second and was amazingly successful with minimal pain and discomfort in recovery. First, it is amazing to see how 3D images can create an easily accessible surgery area. This assures that the surgeon will be able to achieve greater accuracy. It also means that the surgery itself will be minimally invasive.

I started PT the day after surgery and although there was pain, there was also success in building a ROM of 137 and a "0" straight leg. My PT actually worked together with my MFR (myofascial release) therapist to make sure that any pain was minimal throughout the post-surgery period. I was able to drive within a few weeks, go up and down stairs and return to my two-mile walks. The MFR treatments prevent scar tissue buildup.

When you say you have been offered this surgery.......what exactly does that mean? Do you have other choices? My first TKR 10 years ago was a standard surgical procedure and it took almost a year for my new knee to feel like it belonged to me.

You have asked about snapping hamstrings and I must admit that I have never heard that expression. Would you be able to explain that condition to me? Thanks.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

And until we connect again, please have a wonderful Thanksgiving.