I am scheduled for total knee replacement but wish to have the miminally invasive version if it is available.
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...actually here's a video of a "minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery" at the Brigham.\n\nhttp://www.or-live.com/BrighamandWomens/1193/\nclick on the link..\n\nNot sure if there's anywhere in Chattanooga, but maybe you should check with Vanderbilt or Univ. of Tenn.
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phone a local GP surgery & they will give you the no. to call if they can't take you onto their list!
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use Vita-K, you could buy it at any walgreens or CVS pharmacy
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Ask Medicare where you can find one.  They are very fussy about where you buy things, so it is easier to just ask them.
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I have experienced joint replacement and it has helped me tremendously.  The most important thing is to do the physical therapy just as they tell you to.  It is painful but it will be beneficial in the end.  Today they can replace your finger joints also.  I am going to go for that too.  My hands are so crippled and they hurt so bad.  My knees feel much better.  Get them both done one after the other.  I have also had my hips replaced.  You might call me the bionic woman.  Or the million dollar woman if you could see my medical bills!  But you only live once and I wanted to be able to still do things in life.  I do take pain medication on occasion, especially when it is rainy and cold outside.  Mostly I try mind over matter.  There is no cure for this crippling disease so we must make the best of it.
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Be sure to talk to your doctor about this.  You may need some physical therapy to strengthen the knee.  If you are not happy with your doctor, seek another for a second opinion.  Life is short and you do not need to be slowed down by this disabling condition.
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you do not want to do this, extremely painful, time consuming and potential of complications. This would be recommenede if you had assymetric legs for any reason. Your mate choice is not restricted, and this will not change your genes either. I would suspect this to be highly non cosmetic too, talk to orthopedic doctors before you start putting money away, good luck
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That is up to your surgeon, not  you. Sorry. Give his nurse a call, she'll/he'll have the correct answer for you, not us, anyway,haha.
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Meniscal  knee surgery is invasive to the knee joint. It shaves or removes the meniscus which cushions the knee joint. the knee will never ever be the same after that surgery. Arthritis is a common after affect, even when the surgery heals.\n\nThere are methods for making the arthritic knee feel better, but ultimately, your mother is probably on her way to knee replacement in the future.  In the meantime, there are various means to make her mobile and relatively comfortable, until knee surgery replacement is the only alternative left.  These can include: ibuprofen, NSAIDS, joint replacement fluid (synvisc), moderate exercises, heat/ice therapy, cortisone injections.  \nA good orthopedic doctor will try all the medical treatments on her before even considering a replacement surgery.\n\nBest wishes
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You can order it from the Texas Department of State Health Services. You may be able to get it at the site below.
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See if you can get it authorised or it will go against you for the future if you want to return.......
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The price of knee joint replacement surgery is very low in India as compared to USA, UK and Canada. My cousin also got her hip replacement surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She is totally pain free now. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.\n\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as all joint surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by NHS in the UK. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
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Have you been diagnosed to have these joints replaced?  You are so young to have this surgery.  I wonder what causes your chronic pain?   Are there any alternatives before going under the knife?\n I'm not familiar with the newest procedures, but don't these prosthetics last about 10 years?\n\nMy mother had 3 hip replacements but she was in her 80's for the last one.  After dealing with her recovery and physical therapy I can't imagine having a knee replacement done at the same time.  It's major surgery anyway you slice it or dice it.\nI would get a least two opinions.
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maybe in medical supplier stores ,or some imaging center
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This link is to the big company in that field that merged with the other early robotics for surgery company Computer Motion a few years ago. \nhttp://www.intuitivesurgical.com/index.aspx
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Each hostpital has its own fee schedule for each different procedure.  you would have to check with the specific hospital
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Talk to your doctor.  They should recommend rehab exercises for your knee post-surgery.