Bone, Joint and Ligament Problems

Bones can’t move without joints and ligaments. Discuss all bone, joint and ligament alignments in this forum. They include but aren’t limited to osteoporosis, Paget's Disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, osteomyelitis, fibrous dysplasia, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, cervical spondylosis, ankylosing spondylitis, infective arthritis, ligament sprain, tendonitis, and ligament inflammation.

ganglion cyst on ankle

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i have had ganglion cysts on both of my hands, one of which was removed. i now believe that i have one on the outside of my ankle. it looks similar and the discomfort is similar to what was on my hands. i am pregnant, so what would be the proper treatment for this?

by melissaf5920828 over a year ago

Swollen Clavicle

I hope someone has some good advice for me as I have been around and around with Dr's- I have a soft tissue lump right under my right clavicle. The swelling comes and goes and it seems like when I am very fatigue it swells more. I have had a MRI (No dislocations) I have had corizone injuections...

by Sandi N40741 over a year ago

I have very big pain coming from my right shoulder blade goi

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I have developed some pain from my write shoulder blade going toward my inside of my write upper arm. I have taken Advil for the last 3 days. I do not get any help from it. (3 times a day 200mg.) please help. Susan

by Guest over a year ago

bunionectomy and screw removal

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I am currently 35 years old and had double bunionectomies performed at the age of 17. I have since had the pin removed from my right foot at the age of 23 when it slipped and caused major irritation. I still have the screw in my left foot which is really beginning to irritate my foot, especially...

by lv4pepper over a year ago

How Lind does surgery for a lisfranc injury last.

Hi ppl, I'm heading in for an operation to correct the separation of my metetarsal. I slipped and fell playing sport. I'm epileptic and have a factor v Leiden mutation, so I'm petrified. Can anyone out there tell me how long this surgery lasts for. I'm all booked in for two days time. Cheers

by Ally:)238493 over a year ago

How fragile is a post op bunion?

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It's 8 days after bunion surgery to my left foot. Not much pain and minimul swelling. I had my right bunion removed 18 years ago and my foot was put in a walking cast. This time the foot is simply wrapped and bandaged. Doc says I can walk with a crutch on the heal or side of my foot, which I'm...

by Limping40743 over a year ago

Post Operative Pain After Total hip Replacement

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My husband is post operative hip replacement 3 days. The pain he is experiencicing is horrible. Ambulating is almoast impossible. He is still in the hospital and was supposed to be home today. He was recieving dilaudid from a PCA. That has been removed and is now getting dilaudid IM every three...

by Chris631 over a year ago

foot question

i'm not sure if this is the right area to post this but hopefully it is. i have a question concerning my feet. i am a 21 year old male. about 2 years ago, i developed this large round blackish bump (round), almost directly over what i belive is the extensor digitorum brevis muscle. the lump is...

by ryanz200650824 over a year ago

Broke and dislocated my ankle, rehabilitation questions.

I slipped and fell this past summer, on July 13. I am 21, female and fairly active. however, I simply slipped and landed badly on gravel. my right ankle twisted inwards and dislocated, and the shin bone broke. The doctors performed surgery and put a screw through the shin bone and a plate with...

by Aeris17513 over a year ago