Kinespring operation

[bendzeknees]

Back from kinespring op. overnight stay and very stiff now, but the surgeon was very happy with the procedure. It will be interesting to see if our experiences match. I have been told not to rush things but fingers crossed for a good outcome.

Glad to hear it went as planned. Good advice, rushing it won't help and is probably not that easy to do anyway depending on how you are coping. Follow the advice and it will pay off.

I had my first follow up consultation last week and everything is fine. Everyone, especially me, is very happy with progress. I have no signs of the original OA symptoms and recovery continues and I'm improving day by day. So far a resounding success.

Hope things are improving for you.
 

[Wobbley Chester]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Kinespring.  I am interested in learning as much as possible, especially from a patient's viewpoint. 

I am 32 years old, and have had 8 surgeries for the medial side of my right knee including two meniscal transplants.  I am unfortunately having knee pain in full extension and back to wearing knee braces, etc.  I am optimistic about the Kinespring transplant, however!  I am a candidate to receive one next month and I am hoping for the best, as we all are.

I have a few questions for those who have had one:  how much pain were you in prior to the implant vs. post implant?  How is your range of motion?  Was there any discussion of repairing damaged cartilage prior to the transplant?

Thanks!

Wobbley Chester

[Apleyboy]

Two Weeks to go to the op , After Last Few Night of pain lets get on with it , Good to hear all is well bendzieknees
Nerves are kicking in but what i ve Seen so for this is the Way forward .
 

[dietrichate]

10 days post op.
main problem is with swelling around the knee and calf which is restricting most of my movement so far.
I have had my first physio session and was advised that this is more than expected and the movement should improve as the swelling goes down.
Pain has been manageable - except when I thrash my leg during a dream! That hurts!
I was expecting a reasonable range of movement at this point, so I am a bit frustrated. Stitches come out next tues and I have another physio appt next thurs, so hopefully a more positive update next week.

[dietrichate]

Had mine done at spire north Cheshire, wobbley

[Apleyboy]

How are you doing Post op ? I got a week to go . Pre op appointment thursday
Thanks in advance for Updates

[dietrichate]

So, two weeks post op now. Staples are out, wounds healing well. Weight bearing is ok, not painful, although if standing for any length of time there is a sharp pain down my calf
Swelling on the whole is subsiding a bit now, but the bending movement is still pretty restricted - 30 degrees at best.
I am interested in others experience of this, as I expected better by now?
Physio tomorrow so that might shed some light on it.

[bendzeknees]

So, two weeks post op now. Staples are out, wounds healing well. Weight bearing is ok, not painful, although if standing for any length of time there is a sharp pain down my calf
Swelling on the whole is subsiding a bit now, but the bending movement is still pretty restricted - 30 degrees at best.
I am interested in others experience of this, as I expected better by now?
Physio tomorrow so that might shed some light on it.

The calf discomfort was just swelling, it must have been about 30% bigger than normal. Once I started to move around a bit more it improved. Took time to get my leg elevated every day.

Range was a lot larger - nearer 90% and with a bit of effort I could pull my leg in further to stretch it more.

Have you seen your x-ray yet?  A lot more metal work in there than I imagined, despite having seen a mock up of the Kinespring fitted to a leg. I would have liked to have seen the x-ray earlier as I would have appreciated why my leg felt like it did.

Good to hear you are coping and I'm sure the physio will work some magic and help to improve things.

[Apleyboy]

Thanks you both for the Update . I had my pre op Meeting with the dr Last Night . His Main Point Take it Easy the First Few days to left the Skin an muscle Settle Around the Spring otherwise Problem.. And he want me to stay in Hospital 5 days( normal in Germany, I'm a expat)i ll have a passive Moment machine And physio / Massage direct After op to Keep the swelling Down.
Next wednesday  i try to Update via phone.

[Wobbley Chester]

For those interested, here are links to the latest clinical results and other data:

Go to the hyperlinked presentations -
http://www.moximed.com/ous/medpros/publications.php

Here is a pdf version of a powerpoint discussing results and case studies -
http://www.yorkshirekneeclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/london-wst-2012.pdf

These results look promising and the clinical trials are showing great results!

[Apleyboy]

  Well here we go today is the day,

[dietrichate]

Good luck, hope it goes well

Please keep posting your progress. Specialist for me tomorrow so will report back.

[Apleyboy]

Dr is happy sleep was okay just had a lymphmassage and now in the Motor machine passive 30degrees all okay

[dietrichate]

I was worried about lack of movement but the specialist is happy with the progress so far. The x-rays show everything in the right position and apparently the movement restriction is due to the amount of muscle and nerve disruption it takes to get the implant into position.
I am hopeful the next three weeks will see marked improvement

[Apleyboy]

That Good News Dietriche ,i m now Days Five Post op the Hospital Team are Great Look like home tommorrow my pain is across the Shins when i put to much Weight on caused by the Screws had x rays done yestwrday but Not yet Seen the dr. I m only Alwolled to got to 40 deg with the passive movement machine  so much the Same as yourself