Wallyworld,

I had several visits with Dr. Vo for hand injections. I have also seen one of his partners, Dr. Zoys for my stinking bad knees back as far as 2015. During my thumb issues Dr. Vo also saw me for my knees and injections and maintenance on them. My wife has also seen Dr. Vo in the last year for a knee issue.

Dr. Vo has an interesting history as far as how he became the joint doctor he is today. Short, very short story is he went to med school to be a neurosurgeon. During school in a pick up basket ball game he severely injured his ankle and foot. Totally impressed with his doctor that did his procedure and repairs he became fascinated with the ability to rebuild joints and do repairs. Now I believe the story goes that this doctor got dr. Vo involved under his wing in school and during this period Dr. Vo changed his major away from being a neurosurgeon after 2 years of study.

Some how I seem to be able to bring people out of there comfort zone and interact with them. I probably rub a lot of people the wrong way but through my sometimes cras honor and silly of the cuff joking and behavior many people loosen up and relax. In this way you get a better view of a person. Dr. Vo comes across maybe a tad dry. I have had him rolling on the floor. He has a great sense of humor.

One example, pre surgery with Dr. Vo he comes in and we talk about what is in store. He marked my right hand up and when he was done I told him that's great but I am in for my left thumb! The look on his face. PRICLESS, Lol.

Dr. Vo was the second surgeon I saw for my right thumb. The first Dr. was a female with years of experience. She gave me my first injection which was the worst experience I have ever had with any doctor. Pierced a major vein in my hand with the needle. Not injecting it, just poked right through it! Aside from the excruciating pain, when she removed the needle blood went everywhere. Her new trainee almost passed out. Lol.

After I regained my composier this doctor and I discussed surgery. The only surgery she preformed was the old school tendon roll up type which she told me I would be in a hard cast for 12 weeks and then therapy for 12-16 weeks. I still work. I am in shipping / receiving, inspection and part processes as well as part marking and identifying and assembly. This was not an option for me if I was to continue to work.

Get that second opinion. Oh and I explained my experiences with the previous doctor with Dr. Vo. He asked her name. I gave it to him and he exclaimed she had called him that same day to talk about the stablyx joint and procedure. Wow! I would not have let her do ANY work on me after my first visit! Lol.

SHAMU