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Rupesh Tarwala
Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Rupesh Tarwala is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Bronxville, NY. Dr. Tarwala specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the body's musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tarwala tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves, and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
26 years
Experience
Rupesh Tarwala
- NY, NY
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
- Accepting new patients
What is the direct anterior approach for a hip replacement?
Hip Replacement: What is the direct anterior approach? A hip replacement is a commonly performed procedure for painful bone on bone hip arthritis. Arthritis can be osteoarthritis...
What activities to avoid with shoulder impingement?
Treatment of shoulder impingement depends on associated findings like rotator cuff issues or labrum issues or bursitis. Make sure to see your doctor. General answer to your question READ MORE
Treatment of shoulder impingement depends on associated findings like rotator cuff issues or labrum issues or bursitis. Make sure to see your doctor. General answer to your question would be avoiding overhead throwing type of activities, bench press, pull ups, pushups and heavy lifting carrying. Rupesh Tarwala
Can you someone explain this lab result on my knee to me
See an orthopedic tumor specialist. Get an MRI with IV contrast if you are not allergic to dye. Dont wait. See tumor specialist. Rupesh Tarwala
Upper back/neck/shoulder pain
You are very young and having shoulder, neck and back issues. I would suggest to get evaluation by orthopedic doctor. Rupesh Tarwala
Severe torn rotator cuff
Please see and get evaluation by orthopedic doctor. He might be able to help. Full thickness rotator cuff tear with no cartilage damage can be fixed with arthroscopic surgery. READ MORE
Please see and get evaluation by orthopedic doctor. He might be able to help. Full thickness rotator cuff tear with no cartilage damage can be fixed with arthroscopic surgery. If there is severe cartilage damage and arthritis with full thickness cuff tear, then the treatment is usually replacement. Please speak to your orthopedic doctor. Rupesh Tarwala
Meloxicam and valium
Though they are two different categories of meds, I usually recommend avoiding taking two meds together. But still, please discuss this with your doctor.
What exercises to avoid with a shoulder impingement?
Shoulder impingement are usually associated with rotator cuff issues. It depends on clinical and radiological exams and what to avoid. Please see your doctor to get an evaluation READ MORE
Shoulder impingement are usually associated with rotator cuff issues. It depends on clinical and radiological exams and what to avoid. Please see your doctor to get an evaluation and advice.
Hip Replacement
Yes, I would suggest to follow up with your surgeon. Sometimes front pain in hip area can be tendinitis and he/she might prescribe PT after evaluation and X rays or advanced tests. READ MORE
Yes, I would suggest to follow up with your surgeon. Sometimes front pain in hip area can be tendinitis and he/she might prescribe PT after evaluation and X rays or advanced tests. Just to make sure that there is no major thing going on. Thanks
Post carpal tunnel surgery
Post surgery swelling can be from multiple reasons. It needs evaluation . Please see your doctor urgently or go to nearest ER or urgent care. Rupesh Tarwala
One rib in chest feels more out then others
Bony enlargement or deformities can be from multiple reasons. It can be developmental, traumatic, inflammatory or benign conditions. Please get evaluation from your doctor. They READ MORE
Bony enlargement or deformities can be from multiple reasons. It can be developmental, traumatic, inflammatory or benign conditions. Please get evaluation from your doctor. They might order X rays and MRI or CT scan. Thanks Rupesh Tarwala
Acl Meniscus and knee arthroscopy
It depends on pathology in knee. See your surgeon. He might order new MRI to evaluate the cause of stiffness. It might be scar tissue. If its a lot of scar tissue then you might READ MORE
It depends on pathology in knee. See your surgeon. He might order new MRI to evaluate the cause of stiffness. It might be scar tissue. If its a lot of scar tissue then you might need surgery to clean it up. If its not much scar tissue then Physical therapy might help. It depends on your pain tolerance with PT. But if its already 6 months then its difficult situation. Rupesh Tarwala
Height Growth
Height usually grows until the age of 14 to 17 years for boys. You are 27. I am not aware of non-surgical ways. Please ask a specialist. Thanks
24/7 extensive Right Hip groin pain- Q for any orthopaedic hip surgeon or hip specialist .
Groin pain can be referred from other areas like the spine or sports hernia, or athletic pubalgia. Good clinical evaluation is most important. If the hip MRI is normal, then you READ MORE
Groin pain can be referred from other areas like the spine or sports hernia, or athletic pubalgia. Good clinical evaluation is most important. If the hip MRI is normal, then you need further evaluation like for the spine or pelvic area. Sometimes if the MRI is normal and spine and other causes of pain have been ruled out, your doctor might order an MRI with dye. If MRI is normal then I would not suggest any hip arthroscopy. Diagnostic lidocaine injection in hip joint is important to determine if the source of pain is hip joint or extraarticular like spine or torch bursitis. I hope it is helpful. Thanks
Left leg
Please get an evaluation by your orthopedic doctor. I am a hip specialist. Looking at MRI report, it seems soft tissue. Red marrow is common in some patients. Please get a in person READ MORE
Please get an evaluation by your orthopedic doctor. I am a hip specialist. Looking at MRI report, it seems soft tissue. Red marrow is common in some patients. Please get a in person evaluation. Rupesh Tarwala
I need a new shoulder
Dr Peter McCaine, Lenox Hill Hospital
Drug interaction from TKR
I would suggest to see your surgeon for evaluation. He might perform a clinical exam and do some X-rays to check. Mild pain with PT (physical therapy) after TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty) READ MORE
I would suggest to see your surgeon for evaluation. He might perform a clinical exam and do some X-rays to check. Mild pain with PT (physical therapy) after TKA (Total Knee Arthroplasty) is normal until healing happens. I would recommend to see your surgeon before going further. Thanks
Warm tendon, no pain??
Swelling and warmness can be from inflammation (tendinitis) or infection. I would suggest to your doctor or go to urgent care to make sure there is no partial tear. Ice for swelling READ MORE
Swelling and warmness can be from inflammation (tendinitis) or infection. I would suggest to your doctor or go to urgent care to make sure there is no partial tear. Ice for swelling until you see the doctor.
Ankle Pain
Ankle sprains can be associated with cartilage damage or tendon injuries in addition to ligament injury. Shooting pain with activities can be from ankle joint cartilage or could READ MORE
Ankle sprains can be associated with cartilage damage or tendon injuries in addition to ligament injury. Shooting pain with activities can be from ankle joint cartilage or could be from tendons or scarring of sprained or torn ligaments. Please get an evaluation from your orthopedic doctor.
Chronic arm pain
Previous Infection in tendon or joint can cause damage to the structures. It depends on severity of infection and length of time it lasted. If pain is recent and there was no pain READ MORE
Previous Infection in tendon or joint can cause damage to the structures. It depends on severity of infection and length of time it lasted. If pain is recent and there was no pain in between the period of age 24 infection episode to current age, then it could be different reason. If there was on and off pain since that episode of infection since age 24 then there is possibility that infection might have caused some damage. I would suggest to see your doctor for evaluation.
Surgical screws causing pain
Yes, its common to have inflammation and irritation of soft tissue from screws and plates. They can cause tendinitis. If they are bothering and fracture is healed, you can discuss READ MORE
Yes, its common to have inflammation and irritation of soft tissue from screws and plates. They can cause tendinitis. If they are bothering and fracture is healed, you can discuss with your doctor to get them removed. You are young, so its better to get them removed if fracture is healed. See your doctor.
How should I sleep with hip pain?
Hip pain could be due to multiple reasons. It could be bursitis, impingement, arthritis, or inflammation. Better to get an evaluation by your doctor to find out the cause of it. READ MORE
Hip pain could be due to multiple reasons. It could be bursitis, impingement, arthritis, or inflammation. Better to get an evaluation by your doctor to find out the cause of it.
