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)TFCC Repair
Arthroscopic surgery for a tear of the cartilage on the little-finger side of the wrist, trimming or repairing the torn tissue depending on the tear.
TFCC Tear Treatment
The triangular fibrocartilage complex, or TFCC, is a small cushion of cartilage and ligaments on the little-finger side of the wrist. It supports the joint between the two forearm bones at the wrist and cushions the wrist as it bears weight and rotates. It can tear in a fall onto an outstretched hand or a forceful twist, and it can also wear with age. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, performs TFCC repair when a tear does not settle without an operation.
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.
How is a TFCC tear diagnosed?
By examination of the wrist, where particular movements reproduce the pain, and by imaging. An MRI scan can show the tear, and an arthroscopy shows it directly.
Why can some tears not be repaired?
The central part of the TFCC has a poor blood supply, so a tear there is unlikely to heal even when it is stitched. Those tears are trimmed. Tears at the outer edge, where the blood supply is better, can be repaired.
Will I be in a cast?
After a repair, the wrist is usually held in a splint or cast for several weeks so that the stitched tissue can heal. After trimming alone, a splint is usually worn for a shorter period.
When can I return to sport or heavy work?
Return is gradual and is guided by how the wrist recovers. It is counted in months rather than weeks, and it comes sooner after trimming than after a repair.
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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