Case Summary  |  Results of Recent Makoplasty

I had a Makoplasty in October of 2009 to insert a prosthesis in my medial compartment. I'm 3 months out and had to have a scope done Jan. 19th, just 4 days ago, because I had locking, pain, and muscle spasms. My doctor found a loose piece of cement in my knee joint, which he removed along with 3 other pieces that were in danger of being dislodged. He also found a bone fragment under my skin, near the top of my patella, that was causing me discomfort whenever rubbed by me wearing jeans.

I was unaware of this possibility before the surgery and I wonder how this can occur, since my surgeon is quite experienced with Makoplasty. One would think that this had been perfected, preventing this type of complication, after doing so many. Still, I'm very happy with the results and my knee is doing great now.