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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.
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26 years Experience
Rupesh Tarwala
Specializes in:
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • NY, NY
  • Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College
  • Accepting new patients

Leg swollen in back by calfs

You need to see a doctor close by. To make sure there is no blood clot. Go
to nearest urgent care or emergency room

Bump

Any mass or swelling needs to be evaluated. I would suggest to see your
orthopedic doctor.

What is the best treatment for carpal tunnel?

Treatment of carpal tunnel depends on the severity of the disease whether mild, moderate, or severe. I would suggest seeing your orthopedic doctor.

SHOULDER PAIN

A heating pad might help if it is bursitis or tendinitis. Might only partially help if it’s rotator cuff tear. I would suggest to see your orthopedic doctor for evaluation.

Recovery process

Based on these two views, It looks like a displaced communited fracture.
Please see an orthopedic doctor nearby you.

Do I need surgery?

Please ask question to a hand specialist. I am a hip and knee specialist. Usually, it depends on clinical exam, MRI findings to define the injury and response to conservative treatment READ MORE
Please ask question to a hand specialist. I am a hip and knee specialist. Usually, it depends on clinical exam, MRI findings to define the injury and response to conservative treatment if occult fracture is ruled out .

knee

Knee tightness on outside of knee is usually IT band tightness. See your surgeon for evaluation. He/she might prescribe physical therapy.

achilles tendon

Sometimes Pain without injury can be tendinitis. Please get evaluation from
your orthopedic doctor. To diagnose the tear, MRI is the best.

Not recovering after shoulder surgery

Better to get an evaluation from your surgeon. Some pain after surgery is normal muscle pain which takes time. But constant pain needs evaluation.

My wife’s shoulder

Bursitis and tendinitis is a very common cause of non-traumatic Shoulder pain. Please see your orthopedic doctor. Thanks

Knee pain

Pain and swelling in the knee with activities can be either meniscus or cartilage issues. Can be a ligament issue as well. You need to see your doctor. He/she might prescribe X-rays READ MORE
Pain and swelling in the knee with activities can be either meniscus or cartilage issues. Can be a ligament issue as well. You need to see your doctor. He/she might prescribe X-rays and MRI to identify the problem. Thanks.

Regrowth of knee cartilage?

Cartilage procedures like ACI work for traumatic cartilage damage like football or soccer injury. They don’t work arthritis. For end-stage arthritis it’s, knee replacement. Speak READ MORE
Cartilage procedures like ACI work for traumatic cartilage damage like football or soccer injury. They don’t work arthritis. For end-stage arthritis it’s, knee replacement. Speak to your orthopedic doctor.

Which is better chiropractor or massage for a stiff shoulder?

Causes of stiff shoulder need to be evaluated first. I would recommend seeing your PCP or orthopedic doctor. If it turns out to be a frozen shoulder then your doctor might recommend READ MORE
Causes of stiff shoulder need to be evaluated first. I would recommend seeing your PCP or orthopedic doctor. If it turns out to be a frozen shoulder then your doctor might recommend physical therapy.
Hope it's helpful for you.

Feet go purple with white blotches?

I am a hip and knee specialist. I would suggest seeing a vascular specialist and also a foot specialist.

When can you walk after knee cap surgery?

Depends on the type of surgery. Fracture or ligament repair. Please speak to your surgeon.

How can I make a ganglion cyst go away?

I am not sure which body part you are referring to. If it’s hand, treatment of ganglion cyst varies. Sometimes if it’s big enough it might need to get drained. Please see your READ MORE
I am not sure which body part you are referring to. If it’s hand, treatment of ganglion cyst varies. Sometimes if it’s big enough it might need to get drained. Please see your orthopedic doctor.

How soon can you walk after scoliosis surgery?

I apologize. I am a hip and knee surgeon. Please ask the question to a spine specialist. Good luck with your surgery.Thanks.

Can a chiropractor help with hip arthritis pain?

Treatment of hip arthritis depends on the radiological degree and stage of arthritis. Physical therapy and Injections help in the initial stages. I don't have much experience with READ MORE
Treatment of hip arthritis depends on the radiological degree and stage of arthritis. Physical therapy and Injections help in the initial stages. I don't have much experience with chiropractic treatment.

What kind of doctor should I see for my back pain?

You can see initially your PCP for back pain. If not better with the initial treatment he might refer to an Orthopedic.

Is local anesthesia used for ankle surgery?

It depends on the type of surgery. For ligament repair and fracture fixation or arthroscopy usually regional block or general anesthesia can be done. Local anesthesia is done only READ MORE
It depends on the type of surgery. For ligament repair and fracture fixation or arthroscopy usually regional block or general anesthesia can be done. Local anesthesia is done only in small short duration surgeries like screw removal. Please discuss this with your doctor.