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Dr. Pamela Mehta MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, San Jose
What Is a Radial Meniscus Tear?
What if your knee pain isn’t just a simple sprain? You might be suffering from a radial meniscus tear. It is a complex type of knee injury that significantly impacts
Calcific Tendonitis Of The Shoulder
What is Calcific Tendonitis? If you’re dealing with persistent shoulder pain that doesn’t seem to go away or gets worse when you try to lift your arm, you might be
Do I Need a Knee Replacement?
Living with knee pain may significantly impact your quality of life, making simple daily tasks like getting out of bed or walking a major challenge. Over 53.2 million people in
PRP Injections For Your Knee in San Jose
What are PRP Knee Injections? Knee pain can be a big setback in our ability to do daily activities. Instant relief is something we all want, but it is hard
Dupuytren’s Contracture vs Trigger Finger – The Difference
What are Dupuytren’s Contracture and Trigger Finger? Dupuytren’s contracture and trigger finger are two major deforming hand conditions that look quite similar and can significantly limit hand function. But what
Guide to All Types of Knee Replacement
A Guide to All Types of Knee Replacements Are you considering knee replacement surgery? If so, you are not alone. The number of knee replacement surgeries in the United States
Trigger Finger Treatment in San Jose
Ever had one of your fingers get stuck in a bent position while you were just going about your day? You try to straighten it, but it snaps back, almost
Guide to Menopause and Joint Pain in San Jose
Menopause and Joint Pain – The Link When thinking of menopause, most people think of hot flashes and sleepless nights. But have you also noticed more pain in your joints
Bone Spur Surgery in San Jose
What is Bone Spur Surgery? Bone spur surgery is a surgical procedure to remove a bone spur. Also known as osteophytes, bone spurs are bony growths that develop often where
Bone Spurs in the Shoulder
In this article we go through bone spurs, where they appear, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn more about shoulder bone spurs here.
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery in San Jose
Carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure to treat carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It’s been proven to be an effective treatment for CTS – here are some of the stats:
Subacromial Decompression Surgery in San Jose
Are you tired of persistent shoulder pain that just won’t go away easily? Shoulder pain is a widespread issue that affects many people. Subacromial decompression surgery, also known as acromioplasty,
Is Stem Cell Therapy & PRP Covered By Insurance?
Stem Cell Therapy and PRP are new and cutting-edge treatments for joint pain. Both have been around for a number of years, but are not universally recommended by orthopedists. A
PRP vs Stem Cell Injections
About PRP & Stem Cell Injections Both PRP and Stem Cell Injections are types of cutting-edge regenerative medicine therapies. When we use these to help joint and muscle conditions, we
What are Stem Cells?
You probably heard about stem cell therapy on the news, or maybe read an article on the internet. Various types of treatments involve stem cells. This includes our use of