Vetierinary orthopedic sergeons?

[Leaky33]

Well for those that haven't read my previous post on what happened to Sparky on another forum, the short version is he injured his left shoulder/leg duck hunting, took him to the vet and diagnosis after e-rays, no bone damage, soft tissue. Anti inflammatories and min, activity. took him into the vet for a 2 wk follow up and she said he's worse!!!! At best he's the same with very little improvement. She expected a lot better results!!! More x-rays, nothing. He's now scheduled to be examined by a specialist in a little longer than a week.
My question - the Specialist is Dr. Dale Smith, orthopedic surgeon, know nothing about him. Anyone have any comments on him or who I might go to for a second opinion if advisable? This is my best bud and I'm really worried about him so I want to make sure he's getting the best diagnosis. Any help woudl be greatly, greatly appreciated.
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