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Has anyone had a TKR using the Kinematic method?

Posted by lindielulu @lindielulu, 21 hours ago

I have been researching this method for knee replacement and am looking for anyone who has done this. It doesn't make your leg completely straight if it wasn't originally straight before you had knee problems. I think they said as your knee was when you were 20 years old. I have mild scoliosis and my surgical to be knee has always been a little longer and a little bowed than the other knee. I am afraid if the knee is completely straight it will make the problem worse. Any comments on success or not, or problems with this approach?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 20 hours ago

@lindielulu Have you seen this description of the Kinesia Alignment method:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7407864/
It appears to state that deficiencies CAN be corrected IF the surgeon is fully prepared to do so. Have you discussed his experience and recommendation with him?

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lindielulu | @lindielulu | 16 hours ago
In reply to @sueinmn "@lindielulu Have you seen this description of the Kinesia Alignment method: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7407864/ It appears to state..." + (show)
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@lindielulu Have you seen this description of the Kinesia Alignment method:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7407864/
It appears to state that deficiencies CAN be corrected IF the surgeon is fully prepared to do so. Have you discussed his experience and recommendation with him?

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I have only read his biography and am expecting a call from the nurse. I have my list of questions. I didn't want to make an appointment because this would be the 3rd doctor I have seen and it's a little embarrassing. Thank you so much for the article, I read it and it's a little technical but seems to say the same things I have read. I bookmarked it for further research. The first doctor does conventional TKR, 2nd one minimally invasive, and I believe the 3rd is the one I need to see. I already have the hip on that side higher than the other and straightening the knee seems like it would make it worse. I was hoping to find someone that had this done but it seems like they're pretty rare. It sounds good to me, providing he does have all the equipment for a good outcome, which I believe he does. I have been putting the off for a couple of years and it seems like it has suddenly gone from 0-60 in a couple of weeks. Well, not really zero but acceleration of pain and symptoms have been more sudden. I am terrified of so many things involving the surgery.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 15 hours ago
In reply to @lindielulu "I have only read his biography and am expecting a call from the nurse. I have..." + (show)
@lindielulu

I have only read his biography and am expecting a call from the nurse. I have my list of questions. I didn't want to make an appointment because this would be the 3rd doctor I have seen and it's a little embarrassing. Thank you so much for the article, I read it and it's a little technical but seems to say the same things I have read. I bookmarked it for further research. The first doctor does conventional TKR, 2nd one minimally invasive, and I believe the 3rd is the one I need to see. I already have the hip on that side higher than the other and straightening the knee seems like it would make it worse. I was hoping to find someone that had this done but it seems like they're pretty rare. It sounds good to me, providing he does have all the equipment for a good outcome, which I believe he does. I have been putting the off for a couple of years and it seems like it has suddenly gone from 0-60 in a couple of weeks. Well, not really zero but acceleration of pain and symptoms have been more sudden. I am terrified of so many things involving the surgery.

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In your situation it sounds like getting multiple opinions is very wise. Like you, I have known for a while that my knee will need replacement, but until pain or loss of function push me, it's a waiting game. I have already had my hips done almost 20 years ago and a variety of other ortho surgery but the knees seem like they are tougher.

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