J. Carr Vineyard, M.D.
About
About Dr. Vineyard
Dr. Carr Vineyard is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the foot and ankle, sports medicine, and orthopaedic trauma. He joined Carrell Clinic in 2011. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and attended Highland Park High School where he was captain of the Varsity football team. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with a degree in Biomedical Science. He then attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, where he graduated first in his class and earned numerous awards including election to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. His subsequent internship and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio allowed him to discover a passion for surgery of the foot and ankle. He was awarded a prestigious fellowship at Duke University under the supervision of some of the best foot and ankle surgeons in the country where he mastered complex orthopaedic problems as well as severe traumatic injuries.
As a well-respected doctor in his field, he has been asked by his colleagues to write several book chapters on disorders of the foot and ankle and has also published several scientific studies in top industry journals.
Dr. Vineyard specializes in the comprehensive management of foot and ankle disorders including fractures, arthritis, sports-related injuries, Achilles tendon disorders, avascular necrosis, bunions, hammertoes, heel pain, and flat feet. In addition, Dr. Vineyard enjoys treating sports-related and traumatic injuries to the ankle and foot, focusing on minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques when possible.
Dr. Vineyard is a leading expert in Ankle Replacement surgery. He has a passion for helping people walk and alleviating the pain related to ankle arthritis. He utilizes the most cutting-edge implants and surgical techniques to provide excellent outcomes.
When he’s not working, Dr. Vineyard enjoys laughing and watching movies with his wife, exploring the world and playing sports with his three children, playing the drums, travel, and various shooting sports. He has also served on the board of several philanthropic organizations around Dallas.
Dr. Vineyard has privileges at North Central Surgical Center and Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Dr. Vineyard is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Education and Training
Medical Degree
The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, TX
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, TX
Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship
Duke University, Durham, NC
Certifications and Affiliations
Certification
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
- American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, Member
Hospital Affiliations
- North Central Surgical Center
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
In the News
Orthopedic Surgeons vs. Podiatry
The foot and ankle provides balance, stability, movement, and propulsion. They are complex structures made up of 28 bones and 33 joints. They are further supported by a number of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Diseases and disorders of the foot and ankle can be treated either by a podiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon. However, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery is a medical doctor with five years of intense surgical training along with advanced training in foot and ankle surgery. Moreover, the knowledge of treatment of all musculoskeletal conditions helps an orthopedic surgeon in having a wider perspective of disease conditions, which aid in the treatment of complex foot and ankle problems. The difference in the training and qualification between an orthopedic surgeon and a podiatrist are summarized in the table given below:
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Orthopedic surgeon |
Podiatrist |
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Medical Doctor |
Yes, with M.D. degree |
No |
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Training |
4 years of medical school after college, followed by 5 years of Orthopedic Surgery residency, and 1 year of advanced training in foot and ankle surgery. |
4 years of podiatry school after college. Many also do one year of internship training. Some do 4 years of training in surgery of the foot. |
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Certification |
Both oral and written examinations conducted by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery need to be successfully completed (MD’s only). Recertification required every 10 years. |
Written and oral exam which varies from state to state. |
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Usual treatment areas |
Comprehensive management of conditions of the musculoskeletal system, including all bones and joints with their supporting soft tissues, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Thus, they treat not only foot and ankle problems, but also leg, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, wrist, and hand conditions. |
Most foot and ankle conditions |
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Dr. Vineyard Specializes In:
The foot and ankle in the human body function together in providing balance, stability, movement, and propulsion. Foot and ankle problems most commonly occur as a result of trauma, abnormal functioning of the bones and muscles or anatomic disorders.
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Ankle replacement is a procedure performed to replace the damaged ankle joint with an artificial joint. Ankle replacement is generally carried out to treat arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in which the ankle joint wears out or becomes inflamed and painful.
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Sports injuries occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. They can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises. The most common sports injuries are sprains and strains, fractures and dislocations.
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The word "Fracture" implies a broken bone. A bone may get fractured completely or partially and it is caused commonly from trauma due to fall, motor vehicle accident or sports. Thinning of the bone due to osteoporosis in the elderly can cause the bone to break easily. Overuse injuries are a common cause of stress fractures in athletes.
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