OK, I know this is WAY off topic, but I'm pretty sure my right knee is about to go completely out on me. Before I'm in a crisis situation looking for an orthopaedist, I was wondering if anyone has a doc they'd recommend as having "done you (or a loved one) right." I'll drive a ways to get to a doctor that does quality work. I can't restore things to the original manufacturer's design specifications, but I'd like to approximate it if possible and just because a doctor THINKS they are good, doesn't mean it is so. If you prefer to e-mail the names to me privately, I'm happy to get them that way as well. brownthrasher at bellsouth dot net.

Thanks in advance for any advice or recommendations.

Birdies,
The Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital and Clinic in Columbus without a doubt. Their reputation brings in pro athletes from all over the country for treatment there. I have a friend that had a hip replacement there.

Given your location and proximity to Birmingham... if you want to go with one of the top-end best docs around, look up Dr. James Andrews. He does a *lot* of MLB ballplayers, worked on Michael Jordan, etc.