Wright Medial Pivot Knee

[Sandy R]

Saw the OS nurse yesterday and she answered a list of question I brought in before my Sept. 29th TKR. Would never have thought to ask the type of TKR used until I found this board. My husband has had 2 Wright Medial Pivot TKR's and he's doing absolutely great. Just wondered if anyone else has the same prosthetic.
Sandy

 

[Josephine]

They're all pretty much of a muchness at the final analysis. You do get pretty good rotation with the standard TKR though the rotating platform will give you a little bit extra. And trust me, the success of the op is much more to do with the quality of the surgery than the prosthesis.

 

[Sandy R]

Thanks, Josephine. My husband has the Wright in both knees now and is having great success. Our OS is considered one of the best in SoCal. I wouldn't go under the knife with any other OS! My RTKR is coming up fast... Monday, Sept. 29th.
Sandy

 

[Linda2]

They're all pretty much of a muchness at the final analysis. You do get pretty good rotation with the standard TKR though the rotating platform will give you a little bit extra. And trust me, the success of the op is much more to do with the quality of the surgery than the prosthesis.

I think this is one of the most important pieces of information to know--it should have its own sticky spot! I think many of us worry about the hardware, when we just aren't experts. Good surgeons know what they want in a prosthesis, and if they have had continued success with something, who am I to argue?

 

[Josephine]

Thank you, Linda. There is a sticky, actually - it's called How to choose a surgeon and a prosthesis

 

[Linda2]

You're right as always. For some reason though, it didn't hit me when I read a while back like just that short comment. My surgeon prefers a fixed platform, and that made me a bit nervous. I had so much positive feedback on him from others, and I had seen him myself for a few years, so I decided to go with the person I trusted. I am glad I did.

 

[hess]

Sandy,
I got the Wright Medial Pivot on June 9. I am very happy thus far, but I do agree, it is the surgeon, and the amount of work that you are willing to put forth that will give a true measure of success! Good luck with it, I'll be thinking of you!
Hess