by Arpit C Dave | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
A SLAP tear and a rotator cuff injury are two of the most common shoulder diagnoses, and they get confused constantly. Both cause shoulder pain, both can follow a fall or a sporting incident, and both can quietly get worse if left alone. The difference lies in where...
by Arpit C Dave | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Knee instability during twisting or pivoting usually means the anterior cruciate ligament or meniscus isn’t controlling rotation properly. Straight-line walking rarely causes symptoms because that motion doesn’t test rotational stability the way a sudden...
by Arpit C Dave | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Shoulder pain that worsens on one side during sleep usually comes from direct pressure compressing already inflamed or irritated structures inside the joint. Lying on the affected shoulder for hours pushes the rotator cuff tendons against the bony arch above them,...
by Arpit C Dave | Jul 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
No. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) doesn’t regrow cartilage the way a cast heals a fracture. It can calm inflammation and ease pain, and in early arthritis it may slow further wear. But once cartilage is gone, PRP won’t bring it back. According to Dr. Arpit C...
by Arpit C Dave | Jul 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
ACL surgery recovery moves through clear phases over roughly nine to twelve months. The first weeks are about controlling swelling and getting basic movement back. Strength and walking return over the following months, and a full return to sport sits near the end of...
by Arpit C Dave | Jul 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Yes, knee arthritis can usually be managed without surgery in the early and moderate stages. The whole point of non-surgical care is cutting pain, keeping the joint working and slowing down how fast the cartilage wears. Weight control, physio, medication, smarter...
