I went to Doctor Abbasi after going to physical therapy for 30 sessions for a medial meniscus tear. The physical therapy definitely helped build strength but still had reduced range of motion and pain for my sport activity which is dancing (ballet, jazz). I wanted to give physical therapy a chance before considering PRP. After speaking with Dr Abbasi who is expertly knowledgeable, I decided to do my first round of PRP. It truly was a breeze, thanks to his medical assistants Karla and Kayla who assisted. Doctor Abassi is a pro at doing PRP. For me, it was as easy as getting a flu shot.. I went back a month later for follow up and concluded my improvement was about 50 to 60% better for pain and overall mobility. I can now sit down in a squat position with both knees to put on my dog’s leash as well as do some yoga movements which I could not do before like a yogi squat. I also have more mobility in my affected knee during dance classes. Dr. Abassi explained that a second round of PRP would likely benefit based on the many patients he has seen and also his own personal experience with PRP. Although there are no guarantees, I feel that it’s worth it in the long run for my quality of life and being able to continue my passion for dance In my retirement. I had my second PRP today and hoping for even more improvement.The office is impeccable and the staff caring and competent. Worth looking into especially if your injury is holding you back from what you love to do or affecting daily routine.
Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Ankle Fusion
An operation that joins the bones of the ankle joint so that they heal as one, for advanced ankle arthritis.
Ankle Arthritis Treatment
The ankle joint is where the shin bone meets the ankle bone, and it carries the whole weight of the body with every step. In arthritis the cartilage covering those two surfaces wears away, and the joint becomes painful, stiff and swollen. In the ankle, arthritis most often follows an old injury, such as a fracture or repeated sprains, sometimes many years earlier. An ankle fusion joins the two bones so that the worn joint no longer moves. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, performs ankle fusion and total ankle replacement.
Common Questions
Do I have to have surgery?
Not necessarily. Treatment begins with the most conservative appropriate option, and Dr. Abbasi recommends surgery only when he believes it is warranted.
Will my ankle still move after a fusion?
The ankle joint itself no longer bends up and down once it has fused. The joints of the foot below and in front of it are left alone and continue to move, and they take up part of the movement the ankle has lost.
How long before I can put weight on the foot?
The foot is usually kept off the ground for around six weeks, sometimes longer, and weight is then added gradually in a boot. The timing is set by what the X-rays show about the bones joining, not by the calendar.
What happens to the other joints in my foot?
Once the ankle is fused, the joints around it take more of the load of walking. Over a period of years, that extra load can lead to arthritis in those joints, and it is part of the discussion when choosing between fusion and replacement.
Why choose fusion rather than a replacement?
A fusion suits an ankle that is badly out of alignment, bone that would not hold an implant well, an ankle that has had an infection, and people whose work or activities would place heavy load on a replacement. A replacement keeps the movement of the joint. The choice is made with you, after an examination and a review of your imaging.
Do you take insurance?
Most PPO plans are accepted for consultations and surgical care. Regenerative injections are paid for directly. Please call the office to confirm what applies to your plan.
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