I agree with what Lisa said...these are superficial observations...BUT...what the doc said gives me the heebie jeebies!

If a doc said "I don't know what I'm looking at" to me about a CT scan, I'd be thinking "so you only practice well under the perfect conditions with the most expensive medical tests???" His response could have been considerably more professional. AND his blatant "ambivalent uncertainty" makes me question whether he sees you as a person needing help?????

Silver has considerable experience with a local Ortho practice (where she met bacarver ...Silver decided to drive 200 miles for her surgery rather than do it locally with a physician like the one you describe. Bedside manner is part of competance and indicative of the degree of caring.

I'd find another doc...