Zimmer Knee Question

I'm so sorry to hear about your unsuccessful knee replacement thomaswilsons89. If you wanna know more about what you can do about that, you might check on these articles on Zimmer Knee Recall.

Thank you Lady's. This is why I love this forum there are like minded people that are sympathetic to what I am going through. I have been sucking it up for a very long time and now time has run out. Thanks again and I will without a doubt keep all posted that are interested in knowing how I made out.

Thanks Ralph

schoust - Please please remember that by far the majority of knee replacements are totally normal with no complications at all! I feel the people on this Forum are some of the few who had a negative outcome. You are young and healthy and that is really is in your favor as well! So, be encouraged to go into this surgery with a positive mind and work hard on the rehab afterwards . . .. everything will more than likely be just fine. Let us know how it goes.

Becky

With out a doubt this is what scares the crap out of me! The Horror stories!! I know for a fct that there are lots but I try and lkepp that stuff repressed and out of my mind. If anyone has any info on the new generation of S&N TKR plese tell... Soon I will have one and I hope to God it works..........

Check my recient post gardols@netzero.net

Was the screw loose? What component was installed? See my other replys Garrett

Read my reply to Paula, I just found out about an investigation of kick back for using a particular product
gardols@netzero.net

Good Luck with your Zimmer replacement. I had bilateral in 2000 by thier I believe primary replacement (cooperating) Phy. He has a video of an operation on the internet that he did for Zimmer. Unfortunatelly I fell rather hard and dislodged the bottom component in 2004. In 2006 after the pain was to much to bear and repeated visits they discovered the looseness. They replaced at of course a cost but the nex Gen, the Industrial Knee as refered to by my Doctor. At the end of 2007 as I was walking down stairs my knee seperated. Opps a loose screw backed out. As I am living in Thailand now this presented a problem. To the internet, discovered Zimmer had a screw loose problem that was on recall. After some time I received my operative report forwarded it to Zimmer and after two weeks they got back to me . The Secrewtary said the component in my knee waqs not on recall and suggested that I seek help in Thailand.The only thing they did for me was to recommend a excellent doctor that did the plastic replacement as well as a new screw for just under 15 thousand. You might note that the cost was a high for thailand. I could have had a heart valve replaced for 12K in the same hospital. The Doctor did an excellent job as well as a great report for Zimmer Pics and all I guess that was on my bill too. He supply me with a copy of the complete report. A few months ago I was in America and called my Doctor. He returned the call and asked me If all was well? I thanked him for the help he did give but had a question? Why did Zimmer throw him under the bus and say that he didn't tighten the screw. He said rediculas, he as well as the assistant check the tension. He stated oh well the knee is OK I should be happy. My Reply; I would be if someone reimbursed me for the cost! The conversation ended.. Now i guess the next thing is Lawyer? well that s no good either they wont go after any body for 15K , suggested I join a class action suit. When I find one I will, It has to be done within Two years. MY ADVISE ANYBODY DEALING WITH ORTHAPEDIC DOCTORS AND COMPONENTS USE THE NET CHECK THEM OUT AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS. Best Regards Garrett
PS Thanks It Felt Good to spill the Beans!! Contact gardols@netzero.net

I have had 2 knee replacements and they both came from Zimmer. This is within 18 months apart. They both came loose within months and the pain is terrible. I cannot hardly walk, sit, sleep without pain. I was just wondering which part if any have been recalled.

Roger,
Where di youread about Zimmer lawsuits?
Thanks
Tamara

not so, check your FDA report. They have had recalls. ONe was on the Insall Burstain II Modular Knee System Tibial Articular Surface Recall #Z-498-0. I have many complaints about Zimmer parts.

I'd like to know if you have always had problems or did somthing happen to cause a problem. I received my zimmer 15 months ago (Nov 2004).My knee has been great.
My knee has been great. I do have tendonitis but thats my fault. I just want it to last. I'm hoping it will last at least 10 to 12 years.

I've been told this before, but do you have an article on it that you can post to me. These dr's are truly unbelievable........ Joanne

Just wanted to mention that my OS is recommending the DePuy (part of Johnson & Johnson) rotating platform prosthesis. The concept sounds good. I often wonder whether surgeons are somewhat "swayed" in using a particular manufacturer.

Can you tell me more I am planning the surgery for january. Thanks Matt

Thanks for the information. I think I need the implant but i am not sure I am in some pain but its bearable. Its only when I have to walk for a long distance that i have real pain.

After the information you have recieved what do you think about the Zimmer replacement.

Received my Zimmer 14 weeks ago. Hope my it is this good or better a year or more from now. I'm at 145 degrees flexion , swimming, weight lifting, biking and very light areobic exercise. I couldn't be happier.

I had the Zimmer TKR last April, and it has worked out extremely well for me. I no longer have any knee pain. Recovery was very quick for me because, like you, I have always been very active, snow skier, cardiovascular workouts, keeping my quads and hamstrings strong. I am quite sure that I could ski if I wanted, but don't think it is worth the risk, as much as I love skiing in Colorado. One week or two on the slopes is not worth 50 weeks of pain and limping. Now, there is nothing I can't do. The zimmer knee is American made, and as far as I know, there have never been any lawsuits against the device. My surgeon likes zimmer but said the others are good, also. I recovered so quickly from the surgery, going up and down steps at about two weeks, and range at about 118 at 3 weeks. Now, I have full range. My doctor said it will be even better at 1 year, and better still at 2 years.