Dr. Tom Carter diagnoses torn ACL in Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight — 4 insights

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Tom Carter, MD, examined and diagnosed Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Here's what you should know:

 

1. Mr. Knight was playing in an exhibition game in South Florida when he injured his knee.

 

2. A timetable for his return is still to be determined, but the team expects he'll miss the entire upcoming season.

 

3. Dr. Carter is the Suns' and Arizona State University's head team physician.

 

4. He practices out of Phoenix-based The Orthopedic Clinic Association. He is a past state representative for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

 

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