Who's better for TJS...Dr James Andrews or Tim Kremchek?
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I've heard wonderful things about Dr. Kremcheck. I had an amazing experience with Dr. Andrews for my operation. I'm sure both are outstanding options in their own right(s). I'd go based on: insurance/costs, travel difficulty, comfort with communication. The third piece, being comfortable, was important to me. I had several phone conversations with some people at the Andrews Institute and felt a lot more at ease than many other places I had dealings with.
I read that Dr Kremcheck has a slightly different method that allows for a quicker return.
Dr Andrews did my sons TJ. Could not possibly be a better doc and and staff anywhere. I just could not have been more impressed with the time we were in Pensacola and the support we received before and after.
Recovery time is pretty dependent on the person, but I don't think Dr Andrews protocols are significantly more lengthy than others My son was 17, pitched in his first game at 2 days past 9 months. (10 pitches, 3k). No problems post op (knock on wood)
Should Dr. David Altchek's name be in this conversation? I believe he's been credited with developing the "Docking Technique". Thankfully, I have no personal experience with his work, but have heard only good things from those who have had surgery at HSS.
Originally Posted by BK_Razorback:
I read that Dr Kremcheck has a slightly different method that allows for a quicker return.
BK, I have not heard of a different method resulting in a quicker return for TJ. I believe he has a different method for labrum tears and repairs.
On the TJ, it is pretty close to one year, with part of the curve on each side of that date.