Fast Track Appointments for Knee and Shoulder Injuries

Already been told you have a torn ACL, a torn rotator cuff, or a dislocated kneecap or shoulder? Dr. Raynor's team keeps time open for these injuries so patients can be seen quickly and leave with a clear plan, rather than waiting weeks for a first visit.

Request a Fast Track appointment online, or call (214) 265-3211.

Who the Fast Track Is For

The Fast Track is for recent knee and shoulder injuries, and for injuries that already have a diagnosis that may need surgery, including:

• ACL tear

• Kneecap (patella) dislocation

• Shoulder dislocation or shoulder instability

• Rotator cuff tear

• Other recent knee or shoulder injuries, such as a knee that gave way with a pop, a knee that will not fully straighten, or a shoulder that suddenly cannot lift the arm

You do not need an MRI first. If you already have one, bring it. If you need one, Dr. Raynor's team can order it.

Patients who have been told they need surgery somewhere else and would like a second opinion are welcome. Second opinions are a regular part of Dr. Raynor's practice.

How It Works

1. Send a request. Use the online appointment request form and note your injury and when it happened. The request comes directly to Dr. Raynor's team. You can also call the office at (214) 265-3211.

2. The team finds the soonest appropriate time. Fast Track patients are typically seen within 1 to 3 business days.

3. Bring what you have. Your visit with Dr. Raynor includes an exam, a review of your imaging, and a clear plan for what comes next, whether that is physical therapy, more imaging, or surgery.

What to Bring

• Your MRI report and the images themselves (a disc or a viewing link), if you have them

• X-ray reports and images from urgent care or the emergency room

• Notes from any doctor who has already seen you for this injury

• Any brace or sling you were given

• A list of your medications

Go to the Emergency Room Instead If

• Your shoulder or kneecap is still out of place

• Your hand or foot is numb, cold, pale, or blue

• There is an open wound over the injury or bone is visible

• The arm or leg is badly deformed

Call 911 for any life-threatening emergency.

Injuries Seen Through Regular Scheduling

Hip problems, ongoing knee or shoulder pain without a recent injury, and arthritis evaluations are scheduled as regular new patient visits through the Make an Appointment page.

For foot and ankle, hand, wrist, or elbow problems, please call the office at (214) 265-3211 to be scheduled with the appropriate specialist in the group.

For Athletes, Parents, and Athletic Trainers

Dr. Raynor is a team physician for Highland Park High School, St. Mark's School of Texas, Ursuline Academy, The Hockaday School, and Dallas ISD, and is a physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team. Athletic trainers can text or call Dr. Raynor’s team directly to get an injured athlete on the Fast Track.

Coming From Out of Town

Patients regularly travel to Dallas to see Dr. Raynor. If surgery is recommended, plan on staying in Dallas for at least two weeks afterward, and sometimes up to six weeks, depending on the operation.

Learn More

• ACL Tears

• Patellar Instability (Kneecap Dislocation)

• Shoulder Instability

• Rotator Cuff Tears

Common Questions