1. OSD is poorly understood by most orthopods, who all nonetheless seem to have a favorite method of doing the surgery. We have had several kids over the years heal it up with full squats after it was aggravated by leg extensions. My best advice is that you don't talk to "sports medicine" people about sports medicine. They have had poor training -- all of which assumes that "sports" means running and riding your bike -- and little professional experience with it, and usually no personal experience that might temper the silly things they have been taught.
2. There were several gals there, although professional decorum prevented inquiry regarding their legal status. Our website lists those who wish to be contacted here: http://www.aasgaardco.com/bbc/bbc.php