Need to hear from anyone else who has a UniSpacer!?

Question

I had a Unispacer implant in March. I have regretted my decision. I am still in a great deal of pain, and my gait is still with a limp. I am not considered old enough, at 47, to have a total knee replacement. Has anyone else suffered with this thing? When can I expect to feel better? Can I have it removed? I lost a lot of bone when they did the surgery. ANY help would be appreciated!

Answer 1

This looks like a lot of time for improvement. It is important to check with your orthopedic surgeon on this. Also, ask him to get some references so that you can talk to the people who have done the same procedure (by the same doctor) and get their experiences.

Many people go for Total Knee Replacement to reduce pain and to come back to normal activity. It is a long-term option. If your orthopedic surgeon decides you are the candidate for Total Knee Replacement TKR, before doing the procedure, do your research. Not just in terms of cost, or wait-list but also the quality and prior experiences.

In general, it is important to go to the accredited hospitals and good experienced doctors for any major procedures. Now-a-days more and more people opt to travel abroad to places like India, Mexico, Thailand, Singapore for their medical treatment; The cost savings are 50% to 80%. But it is important to do a complete research and homework before going. There are companies like Healthbase (www.healthbase.com) who specilizes in arranging medical tourism. Healthbase works with US/UK trained doctors in internationally accredited hospitals (JCI / JCAHO / ISO accredited) in many countries worldwide including Thailand, Mexico, Singapore and India. Healthbase is based in USA and arranges for medical cosumers in USA, UK, Canada and other countires. Healthbase takes care of everything from arranging the medical travel, booking with hospitals, accommodation and even sight-seeing. They also have information about medical procedures like Total Knee Replacement in their website.

Best Wishes for your speedy recovery.

Answer 2

The price of knee replacement surgery is very low in India as compared to USA, UK and Canada. My cousin also got her hip replacement surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results. She is totally pain free now. She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.


Forerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as all joint surgery is not covered by insurance in USA or by NHS in the UK. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

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Hope this helps.