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.

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Hammertoe surgery, physical therapy has helped but not solved problem

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Doctor tells me I have scar tissue in second and forth toe causing them not to stay straightened--still bent. Also 4 toes do not grip the ground as they did before surgery. Physical therapy has helped but not solved problem. Scar tissue still exists. Any solutions?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

CRMO and elevated calprotectin

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hello, my 12 year old son has been Dx with CRMO by MRI. All blood tests were normal (mild iron deficient anemia). Normal CRP. The doctor put him on Indomethacin 75 mg a day and ordered calprotectin to check for possible CRMO since he has been having very vague GI issues. His...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

hard Thing in my foot

Hi. There is this hard thing on the side of my foot. It doesn't hurt at all. It is around an inch long and pretty narrow. It has been on my foot for a pretty long time- around a year and a half. Please help!

by Jill over a year ago

over a year ago by Xandrae339605

Chronic stiff and sore leg and back muscles

60 year old woman has chronic stiff and sore leg and back muscles. She has to go to the chiropractor and to massage regularly to stay on top of it. She also does exercises to minimize the stiffness an pain but never fully recovers. Does she have a disease or condition or dietary requirement not...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Sternum Non-Union, The upper part of the sternum is solid

I have a small sternal area which apparently has not grown together post triple-bypass nine months ago. The upper part of the sternum is solid. I can feel occasional popping but no pain. I don't really want more surgery because of risk of infection and not being sure the problem would be resolved;...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

does insurance cover these bunion surgerys?

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I have bunions on both of my feet and I also have Taylor bunions on both as wellI know I need surgery because the pain is horrible now I can't wear shoes anymore . My question is does insurance cover the surgery and if yes what insurance does ? Or how does it work please can someone tell...

by Karla over a year ago

over a year ago by Karla

Can we get relief permanently for pains like back pain, neck pain, facial pain?

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Can we get relief permanently for pains like back pain, neck pain, facial pain and etc. etc. Is there any pain management treatment please recommend. Thanks

by mipm343401 over a year ago

over a year ago by Maizie88321437

hot flashes in my foot

Hi! I too has been having that same heat sensation in my right calve and like all of you ,found it strange not having any factual reason for iits happening. It feels like the heat from steam against my foot for about 3 seconds and it goes only to accur a bit latter. Sometimes about six times per...

by natalie over a year ago

over a year ago by natalie