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

Can you still walk with a dislocated knee?

The knee dislocation (just knee cap or the tibio-femoral) needs urgent attention. You should to see a doctor. Dislocation can cause ligament, soft tissue and Bony injury. Walking READ MORE
The knee dislocation (just knee cap or the tibio-femoral) needs urgent attention. You should to see a doctor. Dislocation can cause ligament, soft tissue and Bony injury. Walking on it can cause further damage. Please see your doctor for evaluation and follow the advice based on assessment.
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What kind of surgery is done for tennis elbow?

Surgery for tennis elbow is usually indicted after 6-12 months of failed conservative treatment including PT and injection. If MRI had demonstrated pure lateral epiconylitis and READ MORE
Surgery for tennis elbow is usually indicted after 6-12 months of failed conservative treatment including PT and injection. If MRI had demonstrated pure lateral epiconylitis and no other pathology, then surgery can be done. It includes release and debridement of ECRB tendon. I would suggest to see your doctor to get evaluation.
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What are the dangers of hip replacement surgery?

Every operation has benefits and risks associated with it. The risks with total hip replacement are infection, blood clot, dislocation, instability, leg length discrepancies and READ MORE
Every operation has benefits and risks associated with it. The risks with total hip replacement are infection, blood clot, dislocation, instability, leg length discrepancies and neurovascular complications. The risks are higher for patients with high BMI, smoker, uncontrolled diabetes or immune compromised patients.

How soon after shoulder surgery should I start physical therapy?

Start time of PT after shoulder surgery depends on the type of surgery like for labrum, instability, or rotator cuff. I would suggest you discuss with your surgeon when to start READ MORE
Start time of PT after shoulder surgery depends on the type of surgery like for labrum, instability, or rotator cuff. I would suggest you discuss with your surgeon when to start PT. Don’t start without his advice because he knows inside of your shoulder.
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How do I know if I need spine surgery?

You need to see your doctor for evaluation and to determine the cause of your pain. Not all pain requires surgery. Most of the time pain could be originating from muscles which READ MORE
You need to see your doctor for evaluation and to determine the cause of your pain. Not all pain requires surgery. Most of the time pain could be originating from muscles which can get better with just physical therapy.

How long is recovery from a laminectomy?

In general, the recovery after laminectomy depends on how many levels of laminectomy are performed.

When should you see a doctor for elbow pain?

Thanks for your question. In my opinion, the following are the situations where you need to see your doctor immediately: 1. Traumatic injury 2. Pain associated with swelling READ MORE
Thanks for your question. In my opinion, the following are the situations where you need to see your doctor immediately:

1. Traumatic injury
2. Pain associated with swelling and fever
3. Non-traumatic pain of more than 3 weeks
4. Pain not getting better and progressively getting worse.
5. Pain worsening with simple daily activities

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