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Orthopedic Surgery
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
No: Typically no unless it's near complete tear and U are unstable and this limits your normal activities
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
No relation : Your broken toe should not have any causal relationship to your constipation. I also do not feel that it will cause a leg length discrepancy . Thi... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Could be: a Bakers cyst but get checked out to get examined
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Move your shoulder!: Make sure you move your shoulder to prevent stiffness, take over the counter anti-inflammatories, and use heat for tight muscles. Easy to look up sim... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Capsular realease : If you need surgery it most likely will be done using a small camera (arthroscope) and and very small incision thru which ur right tissues will be cut... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Yes: U certainly should get checked out for the fractures. Likely U won't need surgery but only an eval by the doc can determine that
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Depends: If the tear is big enough to cause your biceps to sublux out of its groove then yes...if not you can certainly rehab it and see how you do first. An ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Ignore: Make sure to keep your arms close to your body when lifting to decrease stress on your cuff.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Yes : This can be done by an orthopedic surgeon using minimally invasive surgery. Best thing though is to try conservative measures first
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Exercise: The most important thing is to fix and functional problem u may have such as weak quads, tight hamstrings, and poorly conditioned core. See you mr do... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
You: may be developing plantar fasciitis. Try stretching ur arches periodically during the day and wear comfortable shoes. If u have a hard wood or hard ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
See ur doctor: The only way is by a good physical exam and imaging such as an MRI
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Irritation: Or inflammation if the harvest site and/or stress on ur remaining knee flexors that are now having to work harder
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Whatever: works to relieve your stress without hurting you is not weird!
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
No: This not a good way for you to do this. Rectal alimentation is last resort for getting nutrition in certain circumstances. The rectum is able to ab... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Changes: This should be discussed with his doctor however a change in diet as well some possible gout medications usually mainstay of treatment of the conditio... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
It's : Normal for them to be prominent especially if you are lean or if you just don't have body fat in that area
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
See ur doctor: This should be addressed by your doctor! Get checked out and get the process iof treatment started because it can last a year or more
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Both : are usually done together. Some chose not to perform mua at same time to limit the bleeding it causes prior to scoping the shoulder
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A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Resurfacing : Has fallen out of favor for many surgeons as it is metal on metal articulation (hip and cup both metal) vs tradition metal on poly (hip is metal cup ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Try: rest, ice, anti-inflammatories. If this doesn't help go see ur doctor
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Try this: As long as you have no numbness or weakness you will be fine...try heat and anti inflammatories and rest as this is most likely muscles...see your doc... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Depends: If he is allowing you to walk this soon it's probably only a mild fracture. Walking as soon as you are will not give you a limp and will prevent stif... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Instability : Acl tears usually cause significant swelling, pain, and feelings of instability ...go see your doctor for evaluation and possible mri
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Allergy : It can if u are allergic to it or any of the other components in it
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Swelling: Most likely from normal post op blood collection
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Could be simple: As long as your knee is stable and your acl is intact you don't need to worry. You may just needs some rest and therapy
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Did: you try anything such as rest, ice, and/or anti-inflammatories? If not u should and if u already did then go get checked out
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Depends : There is always some discomfort involved. Some people are more tolerant of pain than others. Some manipulations take more force to move the knee and... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Get checked: Did u spend a fair amount of time out in the sun? Be sure to watch the redness as it may be early signs if infection. Get in to see ur doctor?
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Ignore: Try a tennis elbow strap, wrist brace, anti-inflammatories, Nirschl exercises, and if course rest!
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Ignore: Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatories usually work.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Tendinitis : Most likely tendinitis of the deltoid or biceps or even referred pain from rotator cuff. Where is the pain exactly and what causes the pain? What ki... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Yes: Only the outer third of the meniscus has a blood supply. If there is a tear in this region it has a chance to heal. However if ur tear occurs in the... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Relax: If there is no major injury then I would start with rest, ice/heat, anti-inflammatories if ur doctor allows these kinds of meds. If no change get in... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Both: Have inherent risks. Mua has risk of humerus fracture while release has risk of infection, pain, and injury to axillary nerve. I usually do a small ... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Strain: The segment of spine in your neck normally has a curve. When your muscles tighten due to a strain or injury then the spine straightens or loses the n... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
This : Is something you should really get checked for by your doctor!
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
There: can be other reasons such as normal anatomy or even just tight muscles around the hip (which can be treated)
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Depends: When did you have your surgery and what tendons were repaired?
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A member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Shin splints: Inserts are a good idea as well as anti-inflammatories. However the BEST treatment is rest! If she continues tonjave issues get her checked out and ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
How do you feel ?: Partial acl tears generally do well with therapy. Meniscus tears may also do well but it depends on your symptoms, tear size/pattern, and several oth... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Likely surgery: These are generally unstable and requires plates and screws. You may need a second surgery if your hardware is irritating you
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Probably not: It is probably not serious but you should always see your doctor to make sure. In regards to pitching it is very likely that your throwing mechanics ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Bursitis: This may be bursitis. See your doctor for an exam to be certain but bursitis alone is no cause for concern
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Tendinitis : Most likely tendinitis...rest, anti inflammatories then see ur doc if no better. If due to a trauma get checked to make sure u don't have a tear
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
U wil need help: For the first 4 to 6 weeks I don't allow anybody to move the shoulder on their own so u will need help with many routine things
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
No: Why would u think this? If you are hyperlax there is a small chance but otherwise no
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Try: Heat, stretching, rest, and anti-inflammatories
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vinay Pampatianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
Orthopedic surgeon: Your family doctor can manage this but if it persists you will be sent to an Ortho surgeon.
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Jun 26, 2014
I fully recommend Dr. Pampati to anyone needing his help as he seems to care deeply about his field of Orthopedic Surgery. Great Physician and Colleague and asset to the community at HealthTap!
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pampati is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pampati is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This is 'potential'. Running is most effective in managing my PTSD. I want to know if resurfacing is an option at my age and small size.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! thank you...very nervous and have 2 surgeons recommendations....both different approaches.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you so much going to dr tomorrow hope they just do a boot and PT
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, MI
Graduated 2004MD
Awards
Top Doctor, First Place, Detroit Region - Summer
2014
Top Orthopedic Surgeon , First Place, Michigan - Summer
2014
Thought Leader Doctor, Second Place, Detroit Region - Summer
2014
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