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.

Wolman disease initial case

I know that Wolman disease is named after Moshe Wolman and in 1956 described the disease in a child born to closely related Persian Jews. I would like more details of this initial case. Thank you.

by Guest over a year ago

weight gain because of pelvic fracture?

Hi my 16 yr old grandaughter was in a hight impact car crash ,she was under 7st at the time she now looks 6months pregnant due to abdominal weight gain, has this anything to do with pelvic fracture ?....her friend who was also in crash has gained a lot of weight to

by lizm1954 over a year ago

majory bunion surgery--hurts to put pressure on heel to walk at 5 1/2 weeks

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I had major bunio surgery (broke bone, narrowed foot, took off bone, and put pin in) on June 5. I got cast off almost a week ago (at 5 weeks) and dr. said to begin walking on heel without crutches. I am discouraged and concerned because I can't begin to do this yet; I still have a good bit of pain...

by laura ogg over a year ago

driving after bunion surgery

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I had a bunion on my right foot removed 5wks ago and and screws was inserted to keep my toe straight I have a special shoe to wear so I have to walk on my heel I`d like to know when it is I can drive as my doctor never mentioned when I Go back to the hospital in 10 days time to hopefully be able to...

by Guest over a year ago

rib

I banged my left rib on the arm of a wooden chair now it hurts when I move certain ways and looks swollen. Is there anything I should do, I believe putting Ice on it should help. but is it necessary to see a doctor?

by Guest over a year ago

side effects of joint advantage gold

My dad has started having a terrible time with his arthritis and I have been scavenging the web for some products that may help him feel better. The joint pain is a lot more than he can handle on some days. I heard about joint advantage gold. Should I order this for him? What are the side effects of...

by Guest over a year ago

hip pain

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On march 2007 at age 38 I had a hysterectomy because my period was lasting up to nine days the first 4 days was like the first day of my period of each month. I never had any problems with my hip. I had 3 c-section 1 belly button herina and 2 c-section herina and I never had hip pain. Is there any...

by Mayra over a year ago

Could knee problem be connected with Senna?

i have been taking senna for constipation problem since 8 years. i recently went to the doctor for my knee pain and then went for an MRI only to be told by my doctor that my knee has to be replaced...i was shocked - he also said that it was an old problem that i had...now i don't remember anything...

by Guest over a year ago

CHRONDOMALCIA

I HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED BY MRI WITH CHRONDOMALCIA GRADE 1V. mY OS SAID SURGERY IS OF NO HELP AND PEOPLE HAVE POOR RESULTS. i AM HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING QUESTIONS ANSWERED. NEOVISC INJECTIONS ARE SUPPOSE TO BE OF HELP. WHICH EXERCISES HELP? IS BIKE RIDING HELPFUL OR HURTFUL?? ONCE A DIAGNOSIS IS...

by Guest over a year ago

cortisone injectiosn post bunionectomy

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I had a bunionectomy over 2 months ago...pain in my foot started to get bad a month after once i could bare full weight. Now, dr gave me cortisone injectiosn saying it may be related to the nerves...does this mean nerve damage? I took a fall one week after surgery and stepped on the foot that was...

by Guest over a year ago