I posted the following in February, but no replies. Am reposting with
the possibility that a new reader may have some answers:
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Johnson & Johnson have been tv advertising with frequency their total
knee replacement appliance that has "rotating platform". Is there a
true advantage of this device over other knee replacement appliances,
or is it simply marketing hype? Any info containing pros & cons or
neutrality on this would be deeply appreciated. Aaron in N. Hollywood
debbie m. - 21 Mar 2005 22:11 GMT
Aaron,
Sorry, I don't have any answers for you but wanted you to know I saw your
post. Hope you get the info you're seeking.
debbie m.
http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/angels1/
> I posted the following in February, but no replies. Am reposting with
> the possibility that a new reader may have some answers:
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> or is it simply marketing hype? Any info containing pros & cons or
> neutrality on this would be deeply appreciated. Aaron in N. Hollywood
Karen Palmer - 22 Mar 2005 00:31 GMT
Aaron,
The pro is that it better mimics the natural movement of the knee. The con
is that it has more moveable parts thus leaving more opportunity to break.
The other con is its relative newness. It hasn't been in widespread use
long enough to have a large population with 10 plus years so there is no
true longevity statistics yet.
If you haven't visited already. There is a good forum for knee replacement
people who may have more expreince with this particular model (it sounds
like were discussing a car!!..lol)
http://forums.delphiforums.com/onourfeet
Karen
> I posted the following in February, but no replies. Am reposting with
> the possibility that a new reader may have some answers:
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> or is it simply marketing hype? Any info containing pros & cons or
> neutrality on this would be deeply appreciated. Aaron in N. Hollywood
firechief - 22 Mar 2005 08:24 GMT
Aaron wrote:
> I posted the following in February, but no replies.
It's possilbe no one has experience.
> Johnson & Johnson have been tv advertising with frequency
> their total knee replacement appliance that has "rotating
> platform". Is there a true advantage of this device over other
> knee replacement appliances, or is it simply marketing hype?
You've seen the hype for Bextra?
You've seen the hype for Viagra?
You're old enough to remember the non-cholesterol
lite/light beer ads? (Until the FTC had them pulled)
And a few dozen makes of autos (Profession driver -
don't try this at home) ads?
Madison Avenue will try to make you believe anything it
wants you to believe, even resorting to downright lies.
Two things you have to consider: (1) It hasn't been
available long enough to make reliable comparisons;
and (2) the more parts in anything, the more likely
something can go wrong. (One of Murphy's Laws)
Caroline Marold - 23 Mar 2005 00:04 GMT
I asked my PT therapist about that while I was
recouping from my knee replacement. I couldn't make my
good right knee rotate so was not sure what in the
world that were talking about.
The PT said that there is only one position were the
knee would rotate at all and I forget where and then
the rotation is only 5 percent. Don't think you are
going to miss that.
I would tell your surgeon what it is you do and let the
man tell you what which would be best for your
situation. My Ortho is also sports medicine and he put
in the biggest strongest knee possible cause of my
dancing. I asked him about the new knee that is being
done in this area where there is no muscle but, the
knee is replaced through the side instead of from the
top and recoup time is small. He instantly said I was
not a candidate for that kind.
So ask your surgeon. You need to trust whoever it is
you choose and let them decide.
Just my opinion. And BTW, I am pretty sure I posted
this same thing back then. You might do a google search
on your first post and look for responses. Your ISP may
have dropped the ball.
Duckie
> I posted the following in February, but no replies. Am reposting with
> the possibility that a new reader may have some answers:
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> or is it simply marketing hype? Any info containing pros & cons or
> neutrality on this would be deeply appreciated. Aaron in N. Hollywood

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Caroline Marold - 23 Mar 2005 00:41 GMT
That should be no muscle cut...
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I asked him about the new knee that is being done in
this area
> where there is no muscle but, the knee is replaced through the side
> instead of from the top and recoup time is small. He instantly said I
> was not a candidate for that kind.