[villages07]

Looks like my tennis days may be numbered....several orthopedic surgeons have concurred that I need a total knee replacement. I have a severe valgus deformity in my right knee (means the leg is really crooked with a knock-knee and quite an angle from knee to foot). It's a complex surgery.

Here's the dilemma.... I went to the knee clinic in Largo FL...they generally do simple cases and are a bit of a factory. I then went to see Dr Kerina here in TV/Leesburg. I have heard good things about him and was favorably impressed. He says he can straighten my leg, but, I still didn't get a warm, fuzzy that chances of success are real high (90%+). So, do I put my trust in him? How do I find the best doctor within 100 miles to do the surgery (would rather do it locally because of the rehab)? Or, do I find the best doctor in DC area or some other large city, and, again, how do you find them? Best is a subjective term.

If you've read this far, I thank you. If you have personal experience with this type of dilemma, I welcome your suggestions and advice. TOTV has been and remains a tremendous resource and wealth of information (as long as you stay out of the political forums ;D)

Cheers...