Surgeon Recommendation

[Tommac]

My 18 yr old son had a MRI on Tuesday and the radiologist concluded that there is evidence of a partial torn ACL and possible tear or strain of the PCL. Can anyone suggest a surgeon, with a good reputation, within the Durham or Chapel Hill area. We live in Alamance Country and will also be considering the Greensboro area.

My son is a senior in high school and we would like to get him seen as soon as possible. He's been seen by a PA in a local ortho dept in Burlington but can't see the surgeon until mid-October. I'ld like to get him in sooner than that. H's been on crutches for the last two weeks and and is having some serious pain. Thanks.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

My 18 yr old son had a MRI on Tuesday and the radiologist concluded that there is evidence of a partial torn ACL and possible tear or strain of the PCL. Can anyone suggest a surgeon, with a good reputation, within the Durham or Chapel Hill area. We live in Alamance Country and will also be considering the Greensboro area.

My son is a senior in high school and we would like to get him seen as soon as possible. He's been seen by a PA in a local ortho dept in Burlington but can't see the surgeon until mid-October. I'ld like to get him in sooner than that. H's been on crutches for the last two weeks and and is having some serious pain. Thanks.
Dr. Claude T. Moorman, head of Sports Medicine Clinic at Duke, specializes in knees and shoulders and is excellent in treating patients of all ages. http://www.dukehealth.org/physicians/claude_t_moorman_iii

[allenmurray]

Triangle Orthopeadics has a large number of excellent sports med folks. They have their own orthapeadic urgent care and their own hospital (located just behind thier offices in Durham). Because of this they can often move much more quickly. Both my 15 year old son and my wife have been treated there and we were always very impressed.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

Triangle Orthopeadics has a large number of excellent sports med folks. They have their own orthapeadic urgent care and their own hospital (located just behind thier offices in Durham). Because of this they can often move much more quickly. Both my 15 year old son and my wife have been treated there and we were always very impressed.
I've been to some of the surgeons in that group, too. They are good.

I found it easy and quick to get in to see Dr. Moorman.

[elvis14]

Dr. Claude T. Moorman, head of Sports Medicine Clinic at Duke, specializes in knees and shoulders and is excellent in treating patients of all ages. http://www.dukehealth.org/physicians/claude_t_moorman_iii

Earlier this year Dr. William Garrett performed microfracture surgery on my left knee. I was happy with the care he and Duke Sports Medicine provided. http://www.dukehealth.org/physicians/william_e_garrett_jr

[Tommac]

Thanks for the recommendations. But,my wife is in the process of making an appointment with a Dr. Taft in Chapel Hill, based on our pediatrician's recommendation. Anyone know anything about him? Thanks.

[diablesseblu]

Thanks for the recommendations. But,my wife is in the process of making an appointment with a Dr. Taft in Chapel Hill, based on our pediatrician's recommendation. Anyone know anything about him? Thanks.

He's a first rate fellow -- both personally and professionally. Of course, bear in mind, there is no bigger Tar Heel that TT. :)

He's the orthopedist who has for years handled the UNC football, basketball and baseball teams' injuries. There's probably no one working in sports medicine in the US who has more experience.

http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/genrel/071808aai.html

[weezie]

Of course, bear in mind, there is no bigger Tar Heel that TT. :)



Then, he'll love this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEInSyTHcpc

The dog looks good, though ;)

[davekay1971]

Lee Diehl at Duke is a good reputation in this kind of surgery.

[Lord Ash]

We had a good surgeon with the sports teams back when in Greensboro, let me look through my cards for the names and numbers.

[Kimist]

Lyman Smith is a former Duke football and pro football (Dolphins/Vikings) player. He and his associates are generally held in very high esteem.

http://www.raleighortho.com/Orthopedic/39/Dr-Lyman-Smith/

William Silver is with the previously mentioned Triangle Orthopedics. He currently works with the PGA and the Durham Bulls. The link below also lists his specialties.

http://silverortho.com/About_Dr._Silver.html

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[jimmymax]

T Moorman has (unfortunately) replaced both my ACLs in the last five years with great success and I highly recommend him. Duke Sports Medicine does a great job from surgery through PT. I have heard good things about Taft as well.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

I think the orthos in sports medicine clinics tend to have great success because they are so oriented to get their patients up and going again.

I'd have to say that I enjoyed my visits despite the pain involved. The atmosphere exudes sports, so if you're an athlete and/or love sports, it's a great environment for healing and getting back to moving about well.

[captmojo]

We had a good surgeon with the sports teams back when in Greensboro, let me look through my cards for the names and numbers.

Greensboro Orthopedics has on many occasions been the ones contracted to be the 'on call' during the ACC tournament when played in Greensboro.
Dr. Ronald Gioffre has attended the First Mate on more than one occasion, to her satisfaction. Although it was not for service to her knees.

[Tommac]

Thanks for all the input. I thought we were going toward Dr Taft at UNC-CH but couldn't get in with him until Oct 6. So I encouraged my wife to call the Duke Sports Medicine Dept and see when we could get in there. Fortunately Dr. Garrett had an opening this afternoon (Monday), so we'll be keeping the business in the Duke family. Will post again when we have some news.:)

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

Thanks for all the input. I thought we were going toward Dr Taft at UNC-CH but couldn't get in with him until Oct 6. So I encouraged my wife to call the Duke Sports Medicine Dept and see when we could get in there. Fortunately Dr. Garrett had an opening this afternoon (Monday), so we'll be keeping the business in the Duke family. Will post again when we have some news.:)

You've got a good in Dr. Garrett. He's team physician, perhaps a familiar face along the sidelines at football and men's basketball. http://www.dukehealth.org/physicians/william_e_garrett_jr

[mr. synellinden]

My 18 yr old son had a MRI on Tuesday and the radiologist concluded that there is evidence of a partial torn ACL and possible tear or strain of the PCL. Can anyone suggest a surgeon, with a good reputation, within the Durham or Chapel Hill area. We live in Alamance Country and will also be considering the Greensboro area.

My son is a senior in high school and we would like to get him seen as soon as possible. He's been seen by a PA in a local ortho dept in Burlington but can't see the surgeon until mid-October. I'ld like to get him in sooner than that. H's been on crutches for the last two weeks and and is having some serious pain. Thanks.

If the ACL is only partially torn, I would think that surgery isn't necessary. A partially torn ACL will likely heal on its own given time. If the PCL is torn, that's another story. If your son is still in a lot of pain, there may be some damage to his menisci (the cartilage) and that should be repaired. However, at his age I would strongly recommend not having reconstructive surgery unless the ACL is completely torn. It is a brutal rehab and his knee will never be the same. On the other hand, if it is a partial tear, it should heal over time and physical therapy can help strengthen the leg so the knee is actually stronger than before the injury.

Here is a forum you might want to review - and there is a lot of other information on the internet. http://www.epicski.com/forum/thread/39404/partial-acl-tear-surgery-or-not

It's a lot to consider, but my view is avoid invasive surgery at all costs.

[Tommac]

My son saw Dr Bill Garrett at the Duke Sports Medicine Clinic on Monday. There was both good and not so good news. The good news is that after a thorough physical exam and studying the MRI, Dr Garrett doesn't believe there are any ligament tears, only possible a cyst. The not so good news is that he couldn't really explain why my son's knee is so painful. The pain came on rather suddenly a little over two weeks ago and he hasn't been able to put weight on the leg since. Dr Garrett prescribed him a 5-6 day course of steroid for inflamation and is to see him again next Monday. Hopefully the steroid will help.

While at the Duke Sports medicine clinic, we waited for a while in the waiting room on the third floor. What a fantastic view of Wallace Wade Stadium from there !! Does anyone get to watch football games from this room? It would be a fantastic experience to see a game from there.

[elvis14]

Thanks for sharing. I hope your son finds the right path to recovery. My last post-op appt with Dr. Garrett is this afternoon. He performed micro-fracture surgery on my knee in March. Overall I'm happy with how it turned out. Another friend of mine had a cyst on a tendon in his knee that Dr. Garrett removed in December.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

My son saw Dr Bill Garrett at the Duke Sports Medicine Clinic on Monday. There was both good and not so good news. The good news is that after a thorough physical exam and studying the MRI, Dr Garrett doesn't believe there are any ligament tears, only possible a cyst. The not so good news is that he couldn't really explain why my son's knee is so painful. The pain came on rather suddenly a little over two weeks ago and he hasn't been able to put weight on the leg since. Dr Garrett prescribed him a 5-6 day course of steroid for inflamation and is to see him again next Monday. Hopefully the steroid will help.

While at the Duke Sports medicine clinic, we waited for a while in the waiting room on the third floor. What a fantastic view of Wallace Wade Stadium from there !! Does anyone get to watch football games from this room? It would be a fantastic experience to see a game from there.

Yes, that area of Finch Yeager does at least double duty.... waiting room during the week and viewing area for football games. I think over the years which groups use that area may have changed a bit. I thought at one time it was used as the press box. Many years ago I think that was the area where there were refreshments for the Iron Dukes before basketball games. Maybe Bill Brill or Jim Sumner can comment.

[dukestheheat]

If you'd consider a surgeon from the Raleigh area....I know that Dr. Michael Fajenbaum is the NC State orthopedic surgeon and he has an excellent reputation; I just wanted to toss in one more name in case you hadn't made your decision.

dth.

[Raleighfan]

If you'd consider a surgeon from the Raleigh area....I know that Dr. Michael Fajenbaum is the NC State orthopedic surgeon and he has an excellent reputation; I just wanted to toss in one more name in case you hadn't made your decision.

dth.

Hmmm....I know of Dr. Fajenbaum but I also know that the afore-mentioned Dr. Lyman Smith and Dr. Bob Wyker (UVa Med, performed both my total knee replacements) of Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic have served/are serving the MBB team at NC State. Maybe Dr. F works with FB? At any rate, good luck and best wishes to Tommac's son. I know way more than I want to about knee pain.

[Lid]

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate thread to hijack, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend an experienced arm surgeon in the Triangle (preferably Durham, preferably Duke, of course ;)). We're looking for a 2nd opinion about the possibility of needing a bone graft for a forearm fracture that doesn't seem to be healing well... Thanks for any experience or advice.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate thread to hijack, but I was wondering if anyone could recommend an experienced arm surgeon in the Triangle (preferably Durham, preferably Duke, of course ;)). We're looking for a 2nd opinion about the possibility of needing a bone graft for a forearm fracture that doesn't seem to be healing well... Thanks for any experience or advice.
Sounds like a perfectly reasonable request in this thread. I'm sure you'll get some good recommendations. Best wishes for a successful recovery.