Dianesmom
new member
Hi Everyone!
I am considering MAKOplasty for my right knee. I had my right knee scoped in late October. My OS cleaned up my torn meniscus but apparently that has accelerated the arthritis and I'm now having more pain than ever. My biggest concern with the surgery is the possibility of scarring and/or adhesions that might cause their own pain. My mother had these problems after spinal surgery and I ended up with a pinched nerve after plantar fasciitis surgery. (Fortunately, my excellent PT was able to break up the scar tissue. :yes 4 After some abdominal surgery adhesions formed around the drains which caused excruciating pain when the drains were removed.
Also, my knee pain comes and goes when I'm up and around and I have very minor, if any, discomfort when sitting or driving. I do keep my cane handy at all times... What confuses me is that some of the worst pain, throbbing and stabbing, is at night when there is no weight on the joint. What gives???
I'm getting ready to set up an appointment with my OS to discuss the PKR but would appreciate any advice so that I will have the right questions to ask!
Thanks much!
Sarah
I am considering MAKOplasty for my right knee. I had my right knee scoped in late October. My OS cleaned up my torn meniscus but apparently that has accelerated the arthritis and I'm now having more pain than ever. My biggest concern with the surgery is the possibility of scarring and/or adhesions that might cause their own pain. My mother had these problems after spinal surgery and I ended up with a pinched nerve after plantar fasciitis surgery. (Fortunately, my excellent PT was able to break up the scar tissue. :yes 4 After some abdominal surgery adhesions formed around the drains which caused excruciating pain when the drains were removed.
Also, my knee pain comes and goes when I'm up and around and I have very minor, if any, discomfort when sitting or driving. I do keep my cane handy at all times... What confuses me is that some of the worst pain, throbbing and stabbing, is at night when there is no weight on the joint. What gives???
I'm getting ready to set up an appointment with my OS to discuss the PKR but would appreciate any advice so that I will have the right questions to ask!
Thanks much!
Sarah