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Originally Posted by slipcovers
In the first place, he did not develop this side method, which is for partial knee replacement. Medical device company Stryker, which is called Macoplasty method, developed the cutters, software and instruments. Several doctors around the country are using this method with Stryker. He is also not the pioneer of the" Freedom Knee "as he was calling it ( even his website was freedom-knee dot com. He was sued by Maxx Orthopedics for intellectual properties for using the name Freedom knee, which he obviously has no affiliation with.
Stryker has had thousands of recalls of both hip and knees, and if posters think I should not bring up the subject so that they can make an informed decision, so be it. I for one would not want a Stryler, but to each his own.
No I was not in the medical field, I am a retired dental hygienist, and have worked for many dentist over 40 yrs. Many having a quota, believe it or not it is a business, bottom line. My advice to anyone going to a dentist, do not wear jewelery, expensive clothes, or drive in with a high end car.
And always get a second opinion for any procedure.
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You can call it what you want, but I Had 2 Total (not partial) knee replacements by Dr Nguyen. There may be a few doctors around the country who claim they use this method but Dr Nguyen is the only one in the immediate area using the side method.
Cannot disagree in getting a second opinion, BUT the opinion should be more than do I need a full knee replacement or not. The issue is how are you going to do it. From that perspective, I would HIGHLY suggest talking to patients in the waiting rooms or the Therapists treating these people and find out how they are doing....what pain did they experience,,,,how quickly were they able to get back to their basic functions.
Just curious..what alternative would you suggest based on your dental hygienist experience??????