[LEAKYSEALS951]

One thing you want is an orthopod who specializes in this area (if you can find it)- not a jack of all trades orthopod. "Hey look, I can fix a clavicle... and dabble in TKR....."

Continued disclaimer---- I am not an expert in this.. but I would try to find an surgeon that specializes in joint replacement, and has the training that demonstrates such.
I would not hesitate to ask the surgeon this.

Another question I would not hesitate to ask in the least- is to ask the surgeon- "if you had to get this operation done tomorrow to yourself, what doctor would you have do this to you?"

If they get offended... too bad.. this is about YOUR knees- not their ego and their response should be sign in and of itself.

If they(or their assistant) recommend his associate in his practice- ignore that answer.

another disclaimer-I am not proficient in this field- 20+ years ago I worked in Physical Therapy, and I was the one who got bilateral knee replacements out of bed. The bilaterals always hated life a little more than unilaterals- but they were DONE... I'm not condoning it, and I don't know what today's "trend" is... just realize... it's a TREND!

When you have a recalled joint replacement failing in your body... you get cynical about things like that...ask me how I know (better yet- don't)
Sooo. ask these questions first... AT the beginning of the appointment... not the 11:59 end....then...
Better yet - print this thread- present this to them at the BEGINNING of the appointment and let them explain each point (after they've answered them).