— patient Resources
Everything you need before your first visit.
Frequently asked questions, what to expect on procedure day and a direct path to scheduling a consultation.
— DAY OF
Procedure Visit
What to expect on procedure day.
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Before You Arrive
Eat a normal meal. Take your usual medications unless otherwise instructed. Wear loose clothing that exposes the area being treated. Hold blood thinners only if the physician's office instructs you to.
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Check-In
Plan to arrive a little early to confirm paperwork and review the plan. You will meet directly with the physician — there is no separate triage.
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During the Procedure
Using ultrasound for real-time guidance, the treatment is delivered precisely to the affected area. You remain awake and comfortable throughout, and the length of the procedure depends on what's being treated.
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After
You will leave with aftercare instructions and follow-up visits are scheduled as needed to monitor your progress and refine your plan.
— Common Questions
FAQ
The questions patients ask most.
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What is interventional orthopedics?
Interventional orthopedics bridges the gap between conservative care — physical therapy, oral medications, unguided injections — and traditional surgery. Using high-resolution ultrasound, we precisely target the specific tissue causing your symptoms — a partial tendon tear, an entrapped nerve, a worn joint surface - with treatments designed to support healing and decrease pain. For many problems that were historically a binary choice between 'live with it' or 'have surgery,' there is now a third path.
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What are orthobiologics?
Orthobiologics are treatments prepared from your own body and used to support healing. The two most common are PRP and BMAC. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a concentration of platelets — and the growth factors they release — prepared from a small blood draw. BMAC (bone marrow aspirate concentrate) is concentrated from a sample of your own bone marrow and contains a mix of cells, platelets, and growth factors, including a small population of cells thought to support the body's natural healing response. BMAC is commonly referred to as a "stem cell" treatment, though it contains many cell types, a small fraction of which are stem or progenitor cells. Both PRP and BMAC are injected under ultrasound guidance into the injured tendon, ligament, or joint to support the body's natural repair process.
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Can I eat on the morning of my procedure?
Yes, you can eat on the day of your procedure. No fasting is required and no general anesthesia is used.
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Do I need to stop my blood thinners?
No, you do not need to stop your blood thinning medications for carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, steroid, Botox, hyaluronic acid injections, or hydrodissections. However, for orthobiologic procedures this will be discussed at your visit.
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How do I know if I'm a candidate?
The first step is an evaluation — a focused history, a hands-on physical exam, and a review of diagnostic imaging. Patients leave the first visit with a working diagnosis and a clear treatment plan, including the option to proceed with a procedure the same day if appropriate.
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Will I need surgery if these treatments don't work?
Sometimes. Interventional orthopedics is not a replacement for surgery — it is an expansion of options. For example, complete/full-thickness rotator cuff tears or large unstable meniscal tears with mechanical locking, typically warrant a surgical referral. The goal is for every patient to receive the least-invasive treatment likely to produce a durable result.
— patient experience
What to expect
From your first call to the day you're back to training.
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Consultation
A focused history, a hands-on examination, and review of diagnostic imaging. Patients leave with a working diagnosis and plan.
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The Procedure
Performed in-office under local anesthesia. No operating room, no general anesthesia, no stitches. Same day as consultation when appropriate.
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Recovery
Tailored protocol — most patients resume light activity the same day. Return-to-training timelines are built around the demands of your sport.
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Follow-up
Direct contact with your physician. Repeat ultrasound at the milestone visit to confirm tissue response, not just symptom relief.
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— Begin
Request a consultation.
Evaluations include a focused history, hands-on examination, and imaging. You will leave with a working diagnosis and a clear plan.
— PRACTICE DETAILS
LOCATION
Coral Gables, FL
475 Biltmore Way, Suite 201 · FL 33134
HOURS
By appointment
Coral Gables, Florida
PHONE
305-786-5550
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FAX
(305) 786-5551
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