I always get very nervous when i go to drs but dr Abbasi put me at ease He is very easy to speak with and has great way of communicating So if u want a dr who is cool and knows his stuff he is the man to see. I also want say his staff is very professional and friendly. And when people are nice like they all are it makes things so much easier especially when your a nervous nelly
Read more on Google (opens in a new tab)Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic repair of a torn meniscus, which is repaired rather than removed wherever the tear allows.
Meniscus Tear Treatment
Each knee has two menisci, wedges of tough cartilage that sit between the thigh bone and the shin bone. They spread load across the joint, help the knee stay stable through a turn and keep the two bone surfaces from grinding against one another. A tear happens either in a moment, in a twist with the foot planted, or slowly, as the tissue wears with age, and which of the two it is changes what should be done about it. At PRIME Orthopedics & Regenerative Center, Dr. Abbasi, board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, performs Meniscus Surgery arthroscopically and repairs the meniscus rather than removing it wherever the tear allows.
The Rehabilitation Protocol
Ask About a ConsultationThis is the physical therapy protocol the practice gives its own patients after this operation. It is written for the period after surgery, for you and for your therapist, and your own plan is set by Dr. Abbasi at your follow-up.
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 do you decide whether to repair the meniscus or trim it?
It depends on the type and location of the tear, your age and activity, and the overall state of the knee. Some of it is only certain once the joint can be seen from the inside.
How long am I on crutches?
After a repair it is usually several weeks, often with a brace limiting how far the knee bends. After a trim it is frequently much shorter. Your own plan is set at your follow-up.
When can I drive?
Driving waits until you are off crutches, out of the brace and able to control the pedals without hesitating. Dr. Abbasi will advise you based on the tear pattern, the procedure performed, and how your knee is progressing.
Do you take insurance?
Medicare and 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.To check your plan, call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment.
Have a question that is not answered here? Call (561) 465-8884, or Book an Appointment to arrange a visit.
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