
Dr. Michael D. Butcher, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon (Orthopedist)
14651 S Bascom Ave #280 Los Gatos CA, 95032About
Dr. Michael Butcher is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Butcher specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Butcher tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
West Virginia University
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1966
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1966
Naval Academy of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Dr. Michael D. Butcher, MD's Expert Contributions
What is the course of treatment for a slip disc?
Need more info. Any leg pain? X-ray? READ MORE
Can joint pain be considered as a symptom for gout?
Yes READ MORE
ACL repair
Depends on age and activity level, not an emergency. Try non-surgical treatment - brace, physical therapy. READ MORE
Inner thigh hurts when walking fast
Need exam maybe xray. Physical therapy; change activity READ MORE
Recurring hip pain
Need orthopedic exam and X-ray, possible MRI. READ MORE
My knee grinds when I climb stairs. What can be done?
No, surgery is the last resort. Always try no surgical treatment; exam ,X-ray, brace, physical therapy. READ MORE
Recovery for knee meniscectomy?
Depends what does the X-ray or MRI show; could be 2 weeks or more. READ MORE
Stabbing knee pain when lying down sleeping
May need MTI READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Stanford University Residency Presentations -
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
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