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.

Infection after Hip Replacement

3 months ago I had total hip replacement and in short time was walking without aids and walking 3 to 5 miles daily. Now I have developed glut pain on both sides and have some groin pain returning. Is this due to walking or sign of infection? Is there always a fever if an infection is starting?

by Clinton over a year ago

Having chest pain since having my first child & I have low white blood cells and very underweigh

Answered by a doctor

I feel the chest pains when lying down on my stomach or sides. This has been happening for two years after having my 1st child (awful tight cracking pains esp when breathing deeply). The pain got very mild until having my 2nd child the next year and those intense pains returned again just to mild...

by ecko108925 over a year ago

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

Answered by a doctor

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

Answered by a doctor

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