I was reading some online discussion on meniscus repair specialist, Dr. Saliman. Seems like he is willing to tackle the tough and difficult repairs no one else will. He has a technique called 'circumferential compression repair' which he wrote a paper on in '13.
Here is some of the discussion I've read from his recent patients who've had surgery with Saliman in just the past few months:
"I had an extremely complex tear that was repaired by Dr. Saliman on September 5th (I’m 7 weeks post-op today). It required 11 stitches to repair and Dr. Saliman said he had to piece it together “like a puzzle.” I traveled from Virginia to see him after doing a second opinion with him because my local orthopedic doctors could only offer a meniscectomy... My physical therapist is super impressed with how I’m doing given being in a straight leg brace for so long. And after seeing the pics from my arthroscopy, she is also amazed that Dr. Saliman was able to repair my tear so well (she mentioned she had never seen a tear so “wavy” before)."
"He said same thing about my repair, it was “like a puzzle” :)))... I counted 6 stitches.
"08/26/24 had my ACL and meniscus repaired by Saliman. He really cares about ur success. Told me 85% chance of success. He told me my meniscus was one of the worst torn ones he's ever seen ...so longer surgery (2 hrs). High character guy. BS free. Used BioBrace Graft reinforcement & Regeneten reinforcement grafting to the medial meniscus repair."
I think Saliman is a good choice from what I've read but it won't be cheap. I'll probably pay several $K out of pocket, but that's ok. My insurance will still pay 60% (for out of network) and I have a $7200 out of pocket max. His use of new technology (i.e. MISHA knee system, BioBrace, Regeneten, etc...) demonstrates he is very current, and he shows meticulous attention to detail. So, I think he might be able to help me.
Hope the new year brings a new knee. Will be a long recovery.
Highly technical difficult surgeries take a lot of reps to do well. Age wise he is in the sweet spot of his career and not yet have declining motor skills that comes naturally with aging. This type of surgery in a way is like athletics - I’m sure you can relate as your other passion requires similar practice to master. Good choice. 19th ski today in a snowstorm. 3 consecutive days need a rest. Saw the typical yearly idiot trying to get up the mountain in a snowstorm with the wrong vehicle and tires. Helplessly spinning and holding everyone up. Fortunately I was done and coming down.
ReplyDeleteYea, this guy claims 7000+ surgeries.
DeleteYou are lucky to have a sport that is also an activity hobby, and connects you with wilderness and nature, and also has fitness benefits.
DeleteAgreed. I came here for work but found play. You ever going to retire? I’m retiring soon, possibly February no later than May.
DeleteCan’t beat that. I am envious. I would like to keep working but my field is too demanding. Actually right now it’s pretty good as I’m on my way out so my heavy responsibilities have been given to others and I’m burning down vacation time for skiing. I might try to stretch it to May but they might get annoyed as I’m no longer carrying a full load. I have 15K of stock options maturing each of Feb 1 and May 1 so there is some motivation to stick around for a few more months. I will be leaving more than 100k of options on the table - they will mature piecemeal over the next couple of years. (It’s their retention strategy makes it tough to walk away)
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