Good knee ortho in the SF Bay Area

(allen) · (allen) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-24-2009, 10:34 AM

My knee has been really unstable lately and I would like to have another doc look at it. I feel that the doc the did both of my last two surgeries is good but I would like to have some one new take a look.

Thanks,
AL

(jarrod) · (jarrod) **Join Date: May 2003** 04-24-2009, 10:52 AM

Did you do PT to stabilize it after all of the imobilization?

(parkgirl) · (parkgirl) **Join Date: Nov 2001** 04-24-2009, 11:11 AM

Allen- Ive been really impressed with my Dr. and Physical Therapists, the def. deserve a shout out!

Dr. Jupina and Kevin Vandi DPT, with Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists.

They have offices in Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon.

(allen) · (allen) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-24-2009, 11:34 AM

Yep 6 solid months of PT twice a week. See the problem is my instability doesn't come from an MCL or an ACL (so I have been told, that's why I want to see another doc) my doc has said that both of those are fine. My meniscus is shot but hasn't been much of a problem until recently. I am worried that the meniscus is getting worse or I have recently torn something.

I would love to strengthen it but with out my brace I don't have any confidence in my knee. I know part of the problem is that I am currently exceeding the weight limit on my knee but I can work out very hard with my knee the way it is right now.

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 04-24-2009, 11:51 AM

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(raketball) · (raketball) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-24-2009, 12:21 PM

Al,
I'm kind of in the same boat as you (literally sometimes...lo). My ligaments are great but my meniscus is noot great and i had a lateral tibial plateau.

I was very pleased with the surgeon who did my knee and I still go in for check ups from time to time.

His name is Kenneth Venos and he is also part of Tri Valley Orthopedic but he based in San Ramon and P-Town.

Good luck.
T

(brodie_chaboya)

Dr. Arthur Ting(sp)? is supposed to be one of the best in the bay.

(unclejessie) · (unclejessie) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 04-24-2009, 12:41 PM

Dr. Jeff Kliman in Los Altos has been my knee doc for the past 10 years.

-Uj

(allen) · (allen) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-24-2009, 12:47 PM

Yeah.I have heard really good things about Dr. King and Dr. Ting. I have an appt. with King on Tuesday.

so we will see whats up.

Al

(jd5150) · (jd5150) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 04-24-2009, 12:56 PM

go with Ting....he worked for all the major sports franchises in the Bay. 49ers, A's, Giants...etc. He also fixed BG's knee a while back.

(allen) · (allen) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-24-2009, 1:09 PM

King is actually with the majors now. Ting does the sharks still. Ting isn't in my network (damn Ins) so I'm gonna see what King says first then I might go see Ting. I know that BG is happy with his.

What you guys been up to Joel, Did I see a jet ski at your parents house with hole in the bottom of it? I nee your winch so I can fix it for you. I have the parts.

(jd5150) · (jd5150) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 04-24-2009, 1:25 PM

Yea that ski has been through some ish! It has had 3 holes in it the size of softballs. I will get you the winch asap....When can I get a set behind in the infamous BC3? Lets ride homie!

(allen) · (allen) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-24-2009, 1:27 PM

See above post for the riding ability, for right now I am walking with the assistance of a cane. i messed it up at work this week.

(romes) · (romes) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 04-24-2009, 2:45 PM

al...i'll toss the wich in the back of my car this weekend and drop it off. ill call you