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Lei_lexi · 09-30-2015, 03:31 PM

I took my Lexi to see a specialist who did recommend surgery on her right knee. She's 14 months old, grade 3-4, and hikes her knee every few steps.

Her other knee, showing no symptoms, is at grade 2-3. He left it up to me on whether both knees should be done. Her right knee got pretty bad fast, so I'm almost leaning to have both knees done.

Two questions -

Wondering what anyones experience was for doing both knees at the same time?

Board Certified...more expensive by $2,000.00. Is this necessary with a common surgery? I found a surgeon, been in practice for 20+ years, NOT board certified but does these once - twice a week. Great reviews by former patients. Would you choose someone that isn't Board Certified.

Thanks in advance.

09-30-2015, 03:31 PM	#1
Lei_lexi YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 3	Luxating Pattella surgery - both knees at the same time? I took my Lexi to see a specialist who did recommend surgery on her right knee. She's 14 months old, grade 3-4, and hikes her knee every few steps. Her other knee, showing no symptoms, is at grade 2-3. He left it up to me on whether both knees should be done. Her right knee got pretty bad fast, so I'm almost leaning to have both knees done. Two questions - Wondering what anyones experience was for doing both knees at the same time? Board Certified...more expensive by $2,000.00. Is this necessary with a common surgery? I found a surgeon, been in practice for 20+ years, NOT board certified but does these once - twice a week. Great reviews by former patients. Would you choose someone that isn't Board Certified. Thanks in advance.