Hello,
I would get a second opinion from another orthopedic specialist as you are in so much pain.
If you are in relatively good health, with no medical conditions that would prohibit surgery, I do not understand why the doctor would not take you to surgery. Often, the arthroscopy is done with local anesthesia and light sedation.
I have had patients that have had total knee replacements at your age. A knee replacement is far more invasive than an atrhoscopy.
If you would like me to provide you with a list of board certified orthopedic surgeons in your area, please give me your city, state & zip code.
Celebrex is still prescribed, and the FDA warned patients about all NSAIDS. THe precautions pertain to patients who have had heart surgery.
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/celebrex/celebrex-ptsk.htm
Edited by Two_Westies on June 27 2006 at 11:13pm
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