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jellybeanrt
04-24-2018, 05:06 PM
We need to have knee replacement done. Has anyone heard of Dr. Messieh. Any feed back will be appreciated. He does side approach knee replacement.
Thank you
Judy
bagboy
04-24-2018, 06:21 PM
Optimotion Orthopaedics (http://optimotion-orthopaedics.com) I am aware of Dr. Messieh. From personal experience, I would look no further than Dr. Nguyen, regardless of the wait time for surgery.
n8xwb
04-24-2018, 09:03 PM
I have seen Dr. Messieh several times, twice for knee pain and once for a frozen shoulder. I think he is a great doctor and would choose to see him for surgery if I needed it.
sallybowron
04-24-2018, 10:24 PM
I just had knee replacement with Dr Nguyen' partner. My surgery was 12-19 and I am still walking with a cane when I go outside. I am sorry I had it done.
jebartle
04-25-2018, 02:16 AM
Dr. Messieh did my anterior hip surgery, I was ready to play golf after 2 weeks but he wanted me to wait 6 weeks. Xrays showed other hip and knee would be next. I've chosen to carefully choose my activities and put off surgery as long as possible but want Dr. Messieh to do surgery. I highly recommend. Surgery was at Celebration Hospital, great care.
bagboy
04-25-2018, 08:23 AM
I just had knee replacement with Dr Nguyen' partner. My surgery was 12-19 and I am still walking with a cane when I go outside. I am sorry I had it done.
Who is Dr. Nguyens partner?
slipcovers
04-25-2018, 09:11 AM
Dr. Nguyen runs a "knee mill", just do research on how many surgeries a day he does. Nobody should leave the hospital the same day. Vitals and blood clots should be monetured, he uses a turnicate, remember Joan Rivers. Also check Phillips Hospital reviews, not good. And, just why did he loose his association with Orlando Hospital?
Check out Flagler Hospital, they do robotic, less invasive, smaller incision and perfect alignment. Is only a 2 hour drive, I have 2 robotic knee replacement surgery. Only took Aleve after, had a femoral block which gradually wears off. My knees are absolutely perfect.
You must be absolutely faithful to the physical therapy.
784caroline
04-25-2018, 09:49 AM
Had 2 knees done by Dr Nguyen one at the Florida Hospital Alamonte Springs and the other at Dr Phillips. Both hospitals and there staff provided outstandng care. Outpatient knee replacement surgery is primarily is elective and only for those NOT on medicare. I honestly could have left the day of surgery but definitely felt more comfortable staying one night. Yes he does alot of knee replacements but there is a reason why. Hes good at it with good results for the vast majority of patients.
BTW every year I have had followup xrays taken and reviewed by his PAs..all is good!
dblwyr
04-25-2018, 10:30 AM
Dr. James Duke in Ocala is excellent! A skilled surgeon, excellent care. Could not be more pleased with experience with him and his team.
rjn5656
04-26-2018, 05:25 AM
We had about a dozen people in our neighborhood use Dr. Nguyen for knee replacements, all with success and quick recovery.
bagboy
04-26-2018, 08:24 AM
I just had knee replacement with Dr Nguyen' partner. My surgery was 12-19 and I am still walking with a cane when I go outside. I am sorry I had it done.
Who is Dr. Nguyens partner??
cath1013tom
04-26-2018, 04:44 PM
I had one knee done Oct 2016 and the other done Jan 2017. Dr. Nguyen is the best. I live in Ohio and made the trip just to see him. I had the best care at Dr. Phillips. I only did 2 rehabs on one knee and none on the other. I was back in Ohio and driving school bus in 3 weeks. At that time he was 8 months out on surgery but I got on the waitlist and had it done much sooner. I am so grateful to have new knees and no pain.
sallybowron
04-26-2018, 08:21 PM
Who is Dr. Nguyens partner?
Dr. David Padden
simpkinp
04-26-2018, 09:15 PM
I went to a seminar put on by Dr. rad Navi. He perform surgery at Waterman hospital I was quite impressed. Dr. Nguyen canceled me two weeks prior to my surgery because my sodium was a little bit low. My cardiologist told me to find another doctor. That was ridiculous and I waited for six months to get to this point.
Sorry, Dr. Jon Radnothy from Tavares
paulascorpio
04-27-2018, 11:00 PM
Dr James Duke did my replacement. Put in a larger joint so, I have an over-hang and I've been in pain for 4 years. I've seen Dr Nguyen for help and he is amazing. I would only go to Dr Nguyen.
JoMar
04-28-2018, 12:53 PM
I just had knee replacement with Dr Nguyen' partner. My surgery was 12-19 and I am still walking with a cane when I go outside. I am sorry I had it done.
Assuming you did everything they asked you to do (walker/crutch/cane transitions and full rehab schedule), I would have another doctor/surgeon take a look. I have a friend up north that had a hip done and had issues, went to another surgeon and found out the first guy put the wrong socket size in. Had it redone and is now great. I had two knees done, the old way, and it took 12 weeks to get back to golf and 6 months till I was comfortable. The new way takes less time because it is less destructive to muscles and tendons although I have seen a couple folks that tried to push it to soon and have developed the post operative waddle. Long winded answer but if you aren't happy, go see someone else....second opinions, both pre and post are helpful.
bagboy
04-28-2018, 05:36 PM
Assuming you did everything they asked you to do (walker/crutch/cane transitions and full rehab schedule), I would have another doctor/surgeon take a look. I have a friend up north that had a hip done and had issues, went to another surgeon and found out the first guy put the wrong socket size in. Had it redone and is now great. I had two knees done, the old way, and it took 12 weeks to get back to golf and 6 months till I was comfortable. The new way takes less time because it is less destructive to muscles and tendons although I have seen a couple folks that tried to push it to soon and have developed the post operative waddle. Long winded answer but if you aren't happy, go see someone else....second opinions, both pre and post are helpful.
I have serious doubts about Dr. Nguyen having a partner...
dhilyard
08-26-2018, 09:42 AM
Had 2 knees done by Dr Nguyen one at the Florida Hospital Alamonte Springs and the other at Dr Phillips. Both hospitals and there staff provided outstandng care. Outpatient knee replacement surgery is primarily is elective and only for those NOT on medicare. I honestly could have left the day of surgery but definitely felt more comfortable staying one night. Yes he does alot of knee replacements but there is a reason why. Hes good at it with good results for the vast majority of patients.
BTW every year I have had followup xrays taken and reviewed by his PAs..all is good!
Has anyone had bilateral simulataneous total knee replacements with Dr. Nyugen? Thank you.
bbbbbb
08-26-2018, 04:26 PM
[QUOTE=jellybeanrt;1536646]We need to have knee
Hi, some suggestions:
1. Before surgery, work the muscles and ligaments in that leg for weeks before the event.
This will make the leg stronger, will help on recovery.
2. DO THIS AFTER THE SURGERY. Be sure to flex your leg to 90 degrees and then to 30 degrees more or a total of 120 degrees. THIS IS MANDATORY, TWICE A DAY. Yes it hurts, but do it to get all the components in line !! CAN MAKE A TEMPLATE OUT OF CARDBOARD OR POSTER FOAM BOARD.
Visualize your leg straight out, Bend it to 90, then 30 more degrees. You can use a short rope or web strap, lay down and pull, PULL AND PULL and your recovery should be MUCH BETTER. Some therapists DO NOT KNOW THIS, BELIEVE ME. It will hurt, but do it !!!!
:bigbow:
dhilyard
11-26-2018, 07:22 AM
Dr. Nguyen runs a "knee mill", just do research on how many surgeries a day he does. Nobody should leave the hospital the same day. Vitals and blood clots should be monetured, he uses a turnicate, remember Joan Rivers. Also check Phillips Hospital reviews, not good. And, just why did he loose his association with Orlando Hospital?
Check out Flagler Hospital, they do robotic, less invasive, smaller incision and perfect alignment. Is only a 2 hour drive, I have 2 robotic knee replacement surgery. Only took Aleve after, had a femoral block which gradually wears off. My knees are absolutely perfect.
You must be absolutely faithful to the physical therapy.
Did you have your knees done at Flagler Hospital? If so which surgeon? I would like to have both knees done at the same time. Does anyone know a surgeon that does the side approach that will do both knees at the same time?
dblwyr
11-26-2018, 09:26 AM
Second the accolades for Dr. Duke! Excellent doctor.
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