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Lateral Approach Total Knee Replacement
I accompanied my wife for an Orthopedist consulatation at AOS (Advanced Ortho & Spine) for her bone on bone discomfort. They promote a New Era in Knee Replacement with Side Incision, claiming less pain and faster recovery with no muscle cutting. We reviewed patients on video walking naturally with no limping post two weeks TKR along with their testimony. I have had three traditional (vertical incision over the front of the knee) TKR surgeries, one being a revision, with the usual painful long term recovery.
Has anyone had this side incision procedure and will you share your pro/con experience. Thank you
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I have never heard of this procedure. But I had a double knee replacement last year and I wish I had known about it. I hope someone who is familiar with it will post their experience or knowledge.
I had the lateral procedure July 2025 and have had ongoing pain, swelling, inflammation from the beginning. Early on, I had great extension and flexion; however, the pain increased over the first 6 months until reaching the point where I could do very few of the exercises to build strength. I continued my PT for 8 months at which point my therapist suggested a second opinion. I am now wearing a brace until they can do the recommended revision as my new surgeon is convinced the wrong size "spacer" was inserted. I am curious if anyone has had this type of revision and if it has been effective?
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Thank you! Agree. I am a PT lifer at HSS since I have had injuries related to tennis, golf and running and believe in and have benefited from PT. Seeing surgeon at HSS next month. Hoping for non invasive treatment for my very cranky knee but, wanted to become informed if surgery indicated.