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.
How Is An Individual Patient Evaluated for Knee Replacement? Most total knee replacement patients are 60 to 80 years old -- but there are patients who are younger or older that do very well following surgery. Each individual patient must be evaluated to determine if knee replacement surgery is their best option.