Patient Testimonial
Maggie, ADVANCE® Medial-Pivot Total Knee Recipient
The first time Maggie Bala, 60, underwent surgery to treat debilitating arthritis in her right knee, she suffered through a tough recovery that included weeks of physical therapy and necessitated use of a walker and cane before she was able to walk on her own. For these reasons, Maggie was beside herself when her left knee became too painful to walk on and another surgery was inevitable. Maggie is not alone in facing these difficult and painful knee issues; more than 300,000 people in the United States have knee replacement surgery each year.
Fortunate for Maggie, advances in surgery made a world of difference in her recovery after her second surgery. Maggie's physician, Dr. Louis Levy, suggested she receive Wright Medical's ADVANCE® Medial-Pivot Total Knee System and was able to surgically implant the device without cutting into the nerves or muscles in the area. He used a new minimally-invasive technique during the operation that provided great benefits for Maggie. She only needed about a week of physical therapy and was able to walk on her own within days of her surgery!
The ADVANCE® Medial-Pivot Total Knee System allows greater movement and flexibility for patients. The patented design is similar to the natural knee's ball-and-socket design, and mimics the body's natural ability to twist the knee slightly side to side.
Maggie is so thrilled to have two knees that are now well enough to allow her to shop, mow her lawn and garden without being interrupted by pain in her knees. Maggie has also been able to lose weight (~71 pounds) since she started to become mobile again! Maggie also reports that she no longer feels depressed, something she was battling before surgery due to frustration that she couldn't participate in everyday tasks without pain, like walking up stairs.
Maggie adores animals and is a long-time financial supporter of the San Diego Zoo. However, due to her knee problems, Maggie hasn't been able to visit the zoo in 3 years! "Before getting my new knees, the only way I could have gone to the zoo was in a wheelchair, and I was just not comfortable with that. Now that I can walk distances without pain, I can't wait for my planned visit to the San Diego Zoo in September!"
These results are specific to this individual only. Individual results and activity levels after surgery vary and depend on many factors including age, weight and prior activity level.
There are risks and recovery times associated with surgery and there are certain individuals who should not undergo surgery.
Only a physician can tell you if this product and associated procedure are right for you and your unique circumstances. Please consult with a physician for complete information regarding benefits, risks and possible outcomes.
