Your entire body is kept in motion by your bones, muscles and joints, also known as your musculoskeletal system. Unfortunately, injury and disease can strike at any time, causing symptoms from mild discomfort to loss of motor function and extreme chronic pain.
If you’re living with pain or limitations from a musculoskeletal disorder, the orthopedic surgeons at Prima CARE can help. Our team of four board-certified surgeons can help provide you with an accurate diagnosis and the treatment you need to get back on your feet. Our team of orthopedic surgical associates includes:
Our offices are among the Prima CARE locations in Fall River, MA.
Dr. Mena Mesiha is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Mesiha earned an M.D. at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic, and completed the Harvard Shoulder Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Mesiha is a candidate member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic. Read Dr. Mesiha's full bio.
Orthopedic surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat conditions of the joints, muscles and bones. Some bone surgeons even specialize in particular areas of the body, such as orthopedic knee surgeons, orthopedic hip surgeons and hand specialists. Some of the most common conditions treated by the team at Prima CARE include:
While it is ultimately up to your doctor to make the right recommendation for your individual needs, most patients who undergo orthopedic surgery should compete physical therapy as part of the healing process. When bones, muscle and tissue are healing after surgery, failure to properly use the affected parts of the body can make the healing process improper or incomplete, giving you less favorable results and potentially causing future pain.Â
Some patients recover quickly from surgery, while others may need weeks or months. However, we understand that recovery time is a concern for patients who have busy lives and obligations. At Prima CARE, our surgeons will work with you to develop a treatment plan on a case-by-case basis, taking all your individual needs and goals into consideration to give you the best care possible.
Many patients feel better without surgery. Depending on your condition, your surgeon may recommend rest, physical therapy, bracing, anti-inflammatory medicine or injections. Surgery is usually considered when these treatments don't give you lasting relief.
Yes. Dr. Bilal Mahmood completed a hand surgery fellowship at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and treats conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis and hand and wrist injuries.
A joint replacement may be an option if hip or knee arthritis causes pain that limits your daily activities and other treatments no longer help. Dr. Jay Patel completed an adult reconstruction fellowship at UCLA and will review your symptoms, exam and X-rays to help you decide if surgery is right for you.
