TKR Conformis Total Knee Replacement

[Mountainman]

Hello!

I’m currently interviewing 2-3 orthopedic surgeons to determine which one I would like to use for total knee replacement.

One particular surgeon supports Conformis (custom implants developed specifically for each patients knee) and I wanted to find out if anyone has used Conformis for their individual knee replacement surgery.

If so, what was your experience like? Are you happy you chose this method and if so, why?

As you know, choosing the correct surgeon and the correct type implant is a very important decision and I’m looking for guidance from those that have already gone through this process.

Thanks very much for your honest feedback!

 

[benne68]

Welcome to BoneSmart, @Mountainman.

Glad to read you are interviewing several surgeons before deciding who will perform your TKR.

Here at BoneSmart, we believe that it is the choice of surgeon that is MOST important. There are many, many successful knee replacements completed each year with different implants. And, there are many factors that the surgeon takes into consideration when choosing the implant that is right for each patient, so we strongly recommend letting the surgeon chose the implant: Choosing a surgeon and a prosthesis

I will share some additional articles from BoneSmart's helpful pre-operative guide that I'm sure you will find helpful as you prepare for surgery.

Knee Pre-Op Guide

If you are at the stage where you have joint pain but don't know for sure if you are ready to have surgery, these links may help:
Score Chart: How bad is my arthritic knee?
BMI Calculator - What to do if your surgeon says you're too heavy for joint replacement surgery
Longevity of implants and revisions: How long will my new joint last?

If you are at the stage where you are planning to have surgery but are looking for information so you can be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:
Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home
Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery
Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?

Regardless of where you are in the process, the website and app My Knee Guide can help you stay organized and informed. The free service keeps all the information pertaining to your surgery and recovery in one place on your smartphone. It is intended to be a personal support tool for the entire process.

And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced knee, take a look at the posts and threads from other BoneSmarties provided in this link:
Stories of amazing knee recoveries

We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery. So feel free to ask any questions you have about this surgery and recovery; our members will be happy to share their experiences with you.

 

[Layla]

I wanted to find out if anyone has used Conformis for their individual knee replacement surgery.

There are several threads where this was mentioned, but I did not read through them. If you use the SEARCH at the top right of the page and type in key words, such as Conformis, any threads where it's been mentioned will pop up for you to read. Once you make a decision and schedule surgery, please join us here to share your journey. We'd love to support you along the way. Best Wishes as you make decisions and move forward!