About 10-years ago, I was told that I needed to get my knee replaced; i.e. zero cartilage on the left-side of my right knee. I was living in Asia at the time and constantly traveling in the region. Finally, in 2015, after 20 consecutive years of living overseas, I returned to the Raleigh. And an orthopedic surgeon at Duke Medical said that I needed knee replacement surgery but recommended that I postpone the surgery as long as could stand the pain. Unexpectedly, I had to return to Asia, again, for a 2-year expatriate assignment. And in 2018, I finally made it back to Raleigh; but, crazily, to support an old consulting client; I started working in Louisiana while my family remained in Raleigh (two adopted kids at NCSU). Anyway, my knee has totally deteriorated and often the pain is, practically, unbearable; and the docs don't like giving me the opioids. So, I'm looking for recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh; as I want to have the surgery early next year (too heavily involved in a project in Louisiana to take any time off currently). And I want the operation done in Raleigh where me family is; versus getting it done in the Bayou.
Even though I am native to the Raleigh-Durham area (and no relatives, family in the area anymore), I don't really know any doctors, etc. So, I'm hoping one of my fellow Wolfpackers can make a recommendation on a doctor, clinic, etc. And if of you have had the surgery, maybe share your experience with me. I only been in the hospital once in my life; brain-surgery in Thailand!
FYI, I'm currently 67-years old, and since being in Louisiana; I've twice had steroid injections in my knee, the highly-expensive gel-injection once in my knee, and an injection in my backside; all with very short-lived benefits. So, I guess that I'm ready to go "under-the-knife".
I'd appreciate any help/guidance that you can me. I can best be contacted at kellyraym@gmail.com
Many thanks (in advance) fellow Wolfpackers.
Even though I am native to the Raleigh-Durham area (and no relatives, family in the area anymore), I don't really know any doctors, etc. So, I'm hoping one of my fellow Wolfpackers can make a recommendation on a doctor, clinic, etc. And if of you have had the surgery, maybe share your experience with me. I only been in the hospital once in my life; brain-surgery in Thailand!
FYI, I'm currently 67-years old, and since being in Louisiana; I've twice had steroid injections in my knee, the highly-expensive gel-injection once in my knee, and an injection in my backside; all with very short-lived benefits. So, I guess that I'm ready to go "under-the-knife".
I'd appreciate any help/guidance that you can me. I can best be contacted at kellyraym@gmail.com
Many thanks (in advance) fellow Wolfpackers.