Well, I can't put it off any longer. I've already done all the PT and rooster shots, and no longer have any cartilage left.

Any recommendations on good orthopedic surgeons for a knee replacement? Also, any input on the type/brand of device?

Mom had two knee replacements with Dr. Bramhall. Dad had some shoulder work done by him as well. They were both pleased.

http://www.centexsportsmedicine.com/physicians/j-p-bramhall-m-d

I like Barry Solcher (office with Bramhall).

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No, not planning on "bringing my own." But there are different suppliers, and others have had issues. If I plan on having a foreign object in my body for 25+ years, I will take all the info I can get.

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Which ever surgeon you use, go with the joint they use 95% of the time. I promise you there is one. There are differences between them, and each orthopedic surgeon gets very familiar and comfortable with their usual. You don't want them using something unfamiliar.

Have to give a shout out for my good friend and ortho guy Joe Iero. He did my knee and my brother Andreas' shoulder.

He's a very good person and a knowledgeable, informative surgeon.

Dr. Kory Gill is a partner of Dr. Bramhall and Dr. Seabolt. He specializes in LipoGems Stem Cell and PRP procedures. I would visit with him before proceeding with any knee replacement. It's less invasive and has the potential to provide relief for an extended amount of time, without a major surgery.

Agree with post about Dr Gill. He is awesome and honest. If he can't fix it he will tell you. I went about every 6 months to get an injection in my knee, but the last Dr.gill did the steriod injection followed by a gel injection. It has been well over a year and I have not had any problems with my knee. He also also does the stem cell replacement, which would be my next step. Highly recommend him.

Costa and Andreas said:

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Have to give a shout out for my good friend and ortho guy Joe Iero. He did my knee and my brother Andreas' shoulder.

He's a very good person and a knowledgeable, informative surgeon.

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Another vote for Dr Iero. He's very knowledgable. He will tell you what hes going to do and why it needs to be done. I get knee injections from him. He told me to put off knee surgery as long as I could instead of trying to talk me into surgery.

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Mom had two knee replacements with Dr. Bramhall. Dad had some shoulder work done by him as well. They were both pleased.

http://www.centexsportsmedicine.com/physicians/j-p-bramhall-m-d

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Funny, I'm having my knee partially replaced at the end of the month by Dr Bramhall.
He does all the surgeries for the athletic department, did my brothers decades ago!

Costa and Andreas said:

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Have to give a shout out for my good friend and ortho guy Joe Iero. He did my knee and my brother Andreas' shoulder.

He's a very good person and a knowledgeable, informative surgeon.

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Agree, my wife has seen him and he's a very good, very personable doctor!

Doc that does the most is Barry Veazey. By far the most. Also, plus one for Seabolt. I work with both guys.

Solcher did mine in 2002. Been very happy with ever since.