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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
Specializes in:
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • NY, NY
  • Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Can a back hernia go away?

Do you mean herniated disc in the lower back? I couldnt understand the question if back hernia. Rupesh Tarwala

Why do I have chronic ankle pain?

Ankle pain can be from multiple reasons. Tendinitis, bursitis, chronic sprains, impingement or arthritis. It depends on age, activities, injury or h/o inflammatory conditions. READ MORE
Ankle pain can be from multiple reasons. Tendinitis, bursitis, chronic sprains, impingement or arthritis. It depends on age, activities, injury or h/o inflammatory conditions. See orthopedic doctor. Rupesh Tarwala

Can you help with hip impingement?

Hip Impingement is commonly treated with physical therapy and activity modification. You can see your doctor to get an evaluation.

What causes knee joint pain?

Knee pain can be multifactorial. It depends on Age. Younger have usually activity-related pain from sprain or overuse like running, or gym exercises or injury. Elderly patients READ MORE
Knee pain can be multifactorial. It depends on Age. Younger have usually activity-related pain from sprain or overuse like running, or gym exercises or injury. Elderly patients have usually wear and tear, arthritis, meniscus or cartilage issues. H/o injury, h/o inflammatory conditions like Rheumatoid . Please see your doctor for evaluation.

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.