Look at the SDI's of the IEP so you can show that you have been following them with examples of how, and then request that the IEP be reopened. At that point ask the team to look at alternative placement.
The surgeon makes an incision across the front of your knee to gain access to the patella, more commonly referred to as the kneecap. In a traditional knee replacement, the incision is usually about 8 to 10 inches long. In minimally invasive knee surgery, the incision is usually about 4 to 6 inches long. The jury is still out as to whether or not the pros of the smaller scar outweigh the cons of a smaller surgical area.
Most Common Causes for Knee Replacement. 1  Arthritis: Arthritis is a wearing away of the surfaces (articular cartilage) of the joint, caused either by aging or disease. 2  Osteonecrosis: If the blood supply to the thighbone is decreased, part of the bone will die and break from weight-bearing activity.