Re: Knee Surgery Breakthrough

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Dear a

Thanks for this information. I have been getting

Synvisc injections in arthritic knee due to lack of

cartilage but unfortunately it is only a temporary

measure. This implant sounds as though it is worth

some investigation. P.S. This group is great!

--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

>     

> Knee Surgery Breakthrough     

>

> New implant could mean less fuss, less pain for

> early arthritis sufferers.

glide on its surface.

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> " Our goal is to postpone a total knee replacement as

> long as possible, "

> UniSpacer co-developer Dr. Hallock said.

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>

> It takes an hour for Dr. Sampson, a Saint

> Francis orthopedic surgeon,

> to arthroscopically clean out what's left of 's

> damaged cartilage, or

> meniscus, and then insert a UniSpacer to fill the

> gap. His surgical tools

> include a variety of UniSpacer implants to fit

> different sizes.

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>

> " They can make special sizes, but there is a set

> range, " he said.

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>

> There's also a limit to who qualifies. The UniSpacer

> works only in cases of

> early arthritis, where the damage is treatable. The

> implant only provides

> relief. It doesn't reverse or correct the effects of

> arthritis.

>

>

> But for it's worth the effort to try a new

> option.

>

>

> " If I could just walk normally like normal people, "

> she said, " I'd be glad

> or at least without all that pain. "

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[Guest guest]

You're welcome Iris. It does sound promising. To bad I already

had both my knees replaced! Are you getting any relief from the Synvisc

Injections? Glad you like our group. It really is a wonderful group of

very caring people.

Hugs,

a

> Dear a

> Thanks for this information. I have been getting

> Synvisc injections in arthritic knee due to lack of

> cartilage but unfortunately it is only a temporary

> measure. This implant sounds as though it is worth

> some investigation. P.S. This group is great!

> --- a <paula54@...> wrote:

[Guest guest]

Dear a, Yes! I am getting relief from the

injections. My hip and feet do not hurt as bad when

that horrible, constant ache is not comming from my

knee. The last ones lasted 15 months and to me that

is a blessing! I really like my ortho dr who gives

them to me as he is very thorough and caring. I'm not

any where near ready to have a knee replacement and he

said that they only last about 20 years and would

probably have to be done again in my sixties so it

would be better to hold off as long as possible. I

see no reason for surgury as long as these injections

are working. I endure them, ice them, and head on

back to work. There are so many new things happening

every day that I am very appreciative of the sharing

of experiences through this group. Take care and have

a painfree weekend (we can always hope)!

--- a <paula54@...> wrote:

> You're welcome Iris. It does sound promising. To

> bad I already

> had both my knees replaced! Are you getting any

> relief from the Synvisc

> Injections? Glad you like our group. It really is

> a wonderful group of

> very caring people.

> Hugs,

> a

>

>

> > Dear a

> > Thanks for this information. I have been getting

> > Synvisc injections in arthritic knee due to lack

> of

> > cartilage but unfortunately it is only a temporary

> > measure. This implant sounds as though it is

> worth

> > some investigation. P.S. This group is great!

> > --- a <paula54@...> wrote:

>

>

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