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.

unknown back injury

Got hit from behind in a game the other day, Felt a slight pop in my back by the shoulder blade and had the wind knocked out of me. Haven't been able to take a deep breath, cough, or laugh without having a sharp pain in the one spot on my back. There's no bruises. Hurts to lift my arms over my...

by injurProne over a year ago

explanation of bunionectomy

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I would like a explaination of the operation of a bunionectomy[/enc]

by mbhodge over a year ago

Titanium Implant (4 days after surgery)

Okay-my first post here...I was absolutely terrified going into the surgery four days ago. Before surgery, I was in almost constant pain for a very large spur on top of my foot (behind the great toe). I reviewed the posts on here several times before just going ahead with it. Post-op, my surgeon...

by pb2313151671 over a year ago

i had an accident and broke my jaw on the left side

hi i had an accident and broke my jaw on the left sie of my face in 2 places. i was wondering after everything had healed my jaw was still swollen till this day and becomes worse when i'm tired is there any way i can make the swelling go down. thanks

by joon9791 over a year ago

exercises for those with lisfranc and arthritic/gout problems to the foot/ankle bilaterally

My husband has lisfranc damage to both feet that has become worse with arthritis and hx of severe gout . He is in need of weight loss and exercise, could someone please give me some exercise information for him that does not require him to use his lower legs/feet. Thank you, Tammy

by IRadi8U over a year ago

Bunion surgery on 8/14/2008

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Hello, I was fricking out about having this type of surgery, however I as of this point I have been blessed with a super podiatrist whom has been awesome. He explained me everything in regards to this type of surgery and in addition I had the opportunity to ask other patients in the office who...

by jessie1 over a year ago

Diagnosed with radiculothapy

recently diagnosed with radiculothapy- Web MD and internet have very little about this... I know it is painful, if it's a correct diagnosis- Is there any source of information on this condition?

by Ernest Rist over a year ago

mcl/pm capsule arthoscopic repair using inside out technique

hi, Iam 31 years old, i got repaired my left knee mcl/pm capsule using inside out technique of arthoscopic surgery two monthes back. i want to know inhow much time my knee will be recovered,and up to what extent. secondly what precautions i have to take in rehabilitation.

by Guest over a year ago

Upcoming Chevron Bilateral Bunionectomy & Looking for so

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I am scheduled to have both feet done sometime January and am a little nervous! I don't have a high tolerance for pain, but i don't have a fear of pain killers either so i will be taking advantage of them. I would like to know, my dr. says that i will be able to get around due to the...

by Guest over a year ago

I think I have cracked ribs?

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I developed a chest infection over Christmas and although antibiotics have cleared up the majority of the problem, I was left with a very sore chest from excessive coughing. Today, as I coughed, I felt what could best be described as the sound of a crisp packet exploding. It was across between a...

by s_dance101238 over a year ago