knee surgery/treatments [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

carol_baumer

10-15-2016, 04:15 AM

Polar Bear

10-15-2016, 09:07 AM

I have no doubt Dr. Nguyen is excellent. But just so you'll know there are options, my results with Dr. Duke in Ocala were the same as carol's in every respect.

cath1013tom

10-15-2016, 11:17 AM

If you do not decide on stem cell, the BEST Dr for a knee replacement is Dr S. Nguyen in Maitland ,Florida near Orlando. Word of mouth reviews in Villages are stellar. Honestly, everyone I've met:friends, acquaintances and strangers alike have nothing but exclamations of his outstanding wotrk. Gratefulness abounds. He has a technique where he cuts from the side rather than the front and the healing is much faster.
I had my left knee replaced last February 2016 and my new knee is perfect. No pain, range of motion is 95%. Certainly,I was careful to no overdo when healing (no pickleball for several months)and did PT even on days even when not scheduled. But I am thankful beyond measure because of his talent, skill, knowledge, surgery technique, bedside manner.

I just had my knee replaced Tuesday by Dr. Nguyen and it is amazing. I didn't need any pain medication after my overnight (only did an overnight because it is what Medicare mandates). I am not using a walker or cane since day two. I am only 3 degrees from being where Dr. Nguyen wants me to be. He is amazing and so worth the trip. His staff is incredible and I will have the other knee done in January.

Dakotaboy

10-16-2016, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the information. I have heard of a newer procedure which involves spreading the muscles vs cutting. Do you know if that might be used by either of these doctors?

big guy

10-16-2016, 01:08 PM

I have no doubt Dr. Nguyen is excellent. But just so you'll know there are options, my results with Dr. Duke in Ocala were the same as carol's in every respect.

I had my left knee done by Dr Duke and my right knee done by Dr Nguyen. I would never say anything bad about Dr Duke. I had good results but with more pain and a longer convalescence when he did my left knee. The side incision itself by Dr Nguyen is not magic; it is that he does not cut the muscle; he moves it and that is why there is less pain and the convalescence is shorter. I am very happy with the results but, honestly, there are still some rough patches. I used a walker for 3 weeks with Dr Duke's surgery, 1 day with Dr Nguyen. A cane was used about a month with Dr Duke, it was used on and off for 2 weeks with Dr Nguyen.

big guy

10-16-2016, 01:09 PM

DakotaBoy Dr Nguyen does the procedure that he does not cut the muscle.

Polar Bear

10-16-2016, 01:55 PM

I had my left knee done by Dr Duke and my right knee done by Dr Nguyen. I would never say anything bad about Dr Duke. I had good results but with more pain and a longer convalescence when he did my left knee. The side incision itself by Dr Nguyen is not magic; it is that he does not cut the muscle; he moves it and that is why there is less pain and the convalescence is shorter. I am very happy with the results but, honestly, there are still some rough patches. I used a walker for 3 weeks with Dr Duke's surgery, 1 day with Dr Nguyen. A cane was used about a month with Dr Duke, it was used on and off for 2 weeks with Dr Nguyen.
Wow. Again, I have no doubt Dr. Nguyen is excellent. (I will definitely consider him if I ever have to have my second knee replaced...heheh.) But with Dr. Duke, I was on a walker for one day and back on the softball field in three weeks.

bbbbbb

10-16-2016, 02:31 PM

Hi, I do agree, check all the possibilities and be sure you really do the job right.

I had my left knee done on the West Coast, about 18 months ago. He did the traditional cut and total replacement.
For two months, it was a real chore, could do almost nothing.
So now, again, in this 18 months, I do get a lot of exercise, but I do have quite a bit of discomfort, I will not take pain pills etc.
I have heard good things about Dr. Duke and the other Doctor (Nugyuen ?)mentioned here. There is also another Orthopedic Doctor in the area of Mt. Dora that people rave about, I am not sure what method he uses. Before the replacement, I had the Plasma injections, painful, expensive and no improvement at all.

Good luck. bbbbbb

paulascorpio

10-22-2016, 01:38 PM

I had Stem Cell by Dr Purita (started and educates Stem Cell in Miami and Boca) and I spent 5K and it worked for 9 months. I then went to Dr Duke Ocala for a left knee replacement and it was never right. Went back to Duke stating continuous pain and he wouldn't even see me, only his PA. I decided to go for a second opinion and I am now going to Dr Nguyen in Maitland and he has been doing his medical best to try to get it right (always in pain and knee snapping) but I think it will have to be replaced again. I would definitely choose Dr Nguyen over Duke any day. Dr Duke was an ass and stated there was nothing wrong....come to find out, i have an over-hang (too large of a replacement) and I am also allergic to the metal. Duke wouldn't even see me. Dr Nguyen has been a medical angel. I wish I had gone to him first.

Jimmydoodlebug

10-22-2016, 02:04 PM

Hello, I'm scheduled for a partial knee replacement in January. How can I contact Dr. Nguyen? I'd like his opinion before I go in the wrong direction.

Thanks

bagboy

10-22-2016, 04:46 PM

Http:// Optimotion Orthopaedics (http://www.optimotion-orthopaedics.com)

JoMar

10-22-2016, 07:41 PM

Had my first knee replaced in 1999. At that time there was no alternative to the conventional procedure and there was experience with length of time the knee would hold before a recision would be needed. It will be interesting to know what that will be with the new process since there is no long time history, just speculation. I will be interested in how the recision will be done with this process since sooner or later I will be headed down that road.

Tkbonesdir

10-23-2016, 06:48 AM

I had my knee done by Dr. Cook at The Villages TriCounty Orthopedics.... He and his team are AWESOME!

I know Dr. Nguyen is good because my friend had his done but he had to wait a long time to get the surgery done. After my surgery, I was at home in 15 minutes resting comfortably. If you go out of town to get it done, it isn't a fun ride back here.

Just my 2 cents ;-)

dengid

10-23-2016, 08:49 AM

Wow. Again, I have no doubt Dr. Nguyen is excellent. (I will definitely consider him if I ever have to have my second knee replaced...heheh.) But with Dr. Duke, I was on a walker for one day and back on the softball field in three weeks.

I visited Dr Nguyen first and was given a surgery date 6 months out. I felt I couldn't wait so I saw Dr Duke. I had the surgery 3 weeks later. I played golf on the 23rd day after surgery and shot my age on the 29th day.

Jimmydoodlebug

10-23-2016, 04:38 PM

Http:// Optimotion Orthopaedics (http://www.optimotion-orthopaedics.com)

Thank you Bagboy. I was going to contact a different Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Vuong Nguyen, also in Maitland.

I'll call Steve Nguyen tomorrow.:)

784caroline

10-23-2016, 08:56 PM

Thank you Bagboy. I was going to contact a different Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Vuong Nguyen, also in Maitland.

I'll call Steve Nguyen tomorrow.:)

They are the same!!

Jimmydoodlebug

10-24-2016, 07:13 AM

I see there is a seminar tomorrow put on by the Radnothy Perry Orthopaedic Center. The advertisement says they use the side approach to knee surgery using robotic surgery. They cite it's "muscle sparing" benefit, so it sounds like Dr. Truong to the casual reader.

The ad mentions knee resurfacing, I'll have to see what that means.

Has anyone used this medical group and what was the outcome?

injunlee

10-24-2016, 07:19 AM

Wow. Again, I have no doubt Dr. Nguyen is excellent. (I will definitely consider him if I ever have to have my second knee replaced...heheh.) But with Dr. Duke, I was on a walker for one day and back on the softball field in three weeks.
Did you have a total knee replacement or a partial? Dr Ollivierre did mine 18 months ago and I have poor flexibility, loss of strength and endurance. Back in rehab again but nothing is improving, especially degree of bend, only 102 degrees

Polar Bear

10-24-2016, 08:24 AM

Did you have a total knee replacement or a partial?...
Total Knee Replacement (TKR).

bagboy

10-24-2016, 08:35 AM

Thank you Bagboy. I was going to contact a different Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Vuong Nguyen, also in Maitland.

I'll call Steve Nguyen tomorrow.:)

I'm sure there are many doctors who are good at what they do. I can only speak from my personal experience. Dr. Vuong Nguyen and Dr. Steve Nguyen are one and the same. From my first visit, surgery, and follow up Dr. Nguyen was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend him to anyone needing knee replacement surgery.
That said, it is absolutely imperative that the patient heeds the follow up care instructions, and does the entire rehabilitation regimen. Don't overdo it, but do what's required. Whatever you decide regardless of the doctor you choose, I wish you the best. Good Luck !

Polar Bear

10-24-2016, 09:03 AM

...it is absolutely imperative that the patient heeds the follow up care instructions, and does the entire rehabilitation regimen. Don't overdo it, but do what's required. Whatever you decide regardless of the doctor you choose, I wish you the best. Good Luck !
Huge agreement here!! Therapy is critical.

Carla B

10-24-2016, 09:06 AM

Did you have a total knee replacement or a partial? Dr Ollivierre did mine 18 months ago and I have poor flexibility, loss of strength and endurance. Back in rehab again but nothing is improving, especially degree of bend, only 102 degrees

Did you have a partial or total knee replacement?

daveb48

10-24-2016, 09:53 AM

Am coming back to TV in few weeks and am getting closer to the time when my knees will need some attention. Is there any talk in the area of "stem cell infusion" in lieu of surgery? Thanks

I had that done about eight years ago and it worked well. I had a meniscus tear in my right knee and they did a scope on it where they infused stem cells. There was little discomfort and I had to stay off my feet for a week, but otherwise the treatment worked just fine.

Good Luck.

Gwmot@yahoo.com

10-24-2016, 10:13 AM

Stem cell therapy is still experimental. I don't think it's covered by insurance. If you're an older person, i.e., over 30, and have developed arthritis , stems cells don't change the arthritic conditions and knee replacement is needed. It doesn't cost more to get it done by a national specialist. I see Dr Dennis Burke out of B.I. Deaconess Hospital in Boston - considered one of the best in the country.

gigberk

10-24-2016, 02:33 PM

Hello, I have just had my right knee done by Dr Michael Messieh. He does the anterior approach and does not cut the muscle. Today is the start of my 8th week of "recovery." I played golf today and while not entirely pain free in the knee area, the total replacement is doing phenominal. I have great motion and stability and the pain I had prior to surgery is long gone. Total recovery takes a while but once I could walk on my own (about a week), I have not used and aids. I am able to do household chores-wash the car, clean the windows, run the vacuum etc., and Dr Messieh and his staff was just wonderful. He's a doctor who just happens to be one great surgeon. He has and office one day a week in The Villages and his main office is in Clermont. His wait time to do surgery is very short. I'd give him a 5 star rating. His number is 352-243-6899 and I know you'll be happy with him.

MDLNB

10-24-2016, 03:13 PM

Dr. Duke replaced my knee. I started playing pickleball in three weeks after surgery. Maybe my case was different? I lived with knee pain for about ten years before deciding to get it fixed. Had orthoscopic work done on it and then messed it up by stepping into a hole while carrying something heavy. Must have tore it up somewhat because after moving to the Villages and becoming somewhat active, I had to get it replaced. I am satisfied with Dr.Duke and would go back to him again for the other knee if necessary.

Sandi Cullen

10-25-2016, 11:19 PM

I had a knee replacement by Dr. Nguyen, like many others in my neighborhood before me, and mine turned out to be misaligned. Going in from the side does not allow him to see how far to go on the other side and it is NOT a perfect method. I had to have mine completely redone (NOT by Nguyen) in the tried and true method a year later and it was not fun to go through again. Do it right the first time. I had Dr. Williams the second time and now my leg is actually fixed and usable. Do NOT assume Dr. Nguyen is your answer!!!!!