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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.

When can I expect to feel pain free in my neck muscles after having ACDF?

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When can I expect to feel pain free in my neck muscles after having ACDF with a titanium plate almost 6 months ago? I did wear a hard collar for 6 wks. post-op and did PT for a month after that, I also continue to do the stretches sent home with me everyday.  I had two ruptured discs c-4 and 5...

by User avatar Guest

back of neck tingling

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What can you do to stop the tingling sensation sort of painful

by User avatar granmagul@gmail.com

I have been feeling a pressure on the lower left rib bones and also a feeling of a 'lump'

I have been feeling a pressure on the lower left rib bones and also a feeling of a 'lump' in the lower left lung chamber since long. It is a persisting pressure feeling. Major artery in the left arm also seems strained and little painful. I try to keep my posture straight as far as I can do. But the...

by User avatar Tapan Mukherjee

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 User avatar 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 User avatar 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 User avatar Jill

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 User avatar 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 User avatar 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 User avatar 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 User avatar mipm343401