Hey Always,

I know you have a complicated medical picture with the patella fracture and all. It jogged my memory for something Mayo Clinic had done with an allograft cadaver patella for a woman whose patella had been destroyed. It may still be on their website. I guess my point is to aim high in your care. Mayo is not too far from you, they see all kinds of crazy things and do cutting edge treatments. I don't think they take Medicaid. However, their charity program says it gives a whopping 100% write off of treatment for folks under the 200% poverty limit and that the patient's care is their priority. I'm sure their foundation is loaded and they love the press of providing life changing treatment and interventions. Sometimes we have to travel to get the best care. Yes it's a pain setting things up and making the trip but often the level needed is not locally available. I am still driving three hours every 2-3 months to see my doctors and it's worth every minute of the road. If I were that close to Mayo I'd make every effort to see every specialty they have. just a thought...
Littlepaw