Thanks for the response. You ask a good question re my age. I am in my late 50's so I think a new knee would take me to the end of my life. Actually, They both need to be replaced but because of my crps my surgeon said he would not do them at the same time. So I am just choosing the more painful of the 2 to do first. If all goes well, it would be financially better to get the second one done before the end of the year, but we will see. It is times like this that a crystal ball would be useful.
I never heard of a tibial osteotomy but I know enough about medical terminology to get the point. I will still look it up after I post. I really hate to hear that ppl got crps from a surgery or caused by a doctor. That must be such a bitter pill. In my case, I will never know if it was caused by the incident, or the subsequent surgeries.
My Orthopedic doc really amazes me with his knowledge of the disease, and who he is as a person. His father was a fairly well renowned rheumatologist (which is the specialty that used to treat RSD back in the days b 4 pain management) I think my doc must have gleaned from his fathers' expertise. Or he must know someone with the disease. I guess I should ask him that question. He looks at his patients as a whole person and believes in the body mind connection. I have really never met another doc like him. Very down to earth and approachable. It surprises me that he uses hammers, chisels, and saws to do his job.;<0
Thanks again for your response and encouraging words.
Barb