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Some surgeons devote more time to research, and they're often quite well known.
Some surgeons perform only very complex referrals, while others perform the same type of surgery on many individuals. There is no simple way to define the best surgeon. It is very rare that you would have to travel a great distance to find a very good orthopedic surgeon in your area. Use the tools above to screen physicians, and ask other doctors in the area which surgeons have been good to work with in the past. It is my personal belief that the best surgeon must not only be competent, but you must work well with him or her.