@zephyr2309
I was in the study but when told I was in the 2nd group and would not have the procedure for many months, I went to another radiologist for a consultation, who told me to 'go to a surgeon'. (he wouldn't do the GAE). I was in steady constant pain and could not walk much at all. Soooooooo, I dropped out of the study and had the TKR. I only hope I made the right decision. The decision at THAT time seemed right. I am now 9 months post surgery. I'm still confused, and also confused and often frustrated that I didn't have the nano knee surgery. That consultation did not address the knock knee position due to lack of cartilage (I think) and a friend's son who is head of ER dept at a local hospital recommended the surgeon. I go to zumba most every day, and now the left knee is hurting. I am freaking out!!!! I have appointment at a pain clinic (shoulders, rotator cuffs, and biceps tendonitis issues) also. Gosh, I do NOT want to go through another SURGERY! I will be calling Dr. Padia at UCLA soon. note: the consultation for nano knee told me $8,500. that was scary. But there are still parts of me regretting I didn't go that route.