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.

Taking long flights with cracked ribs???

Last evening I fell and am fairly sure I have cracked or fractured a rib - my question is, is it safe to take a long flight (from Amsterdam to Norfolk VA) in these circumstances? Please answer as soon as possible as I leave for the airport in less than 24 hours. Thanks

by Guest over a year ago

do wires in toe need removing after surgery

Have had bunion removed 4yrs ago, at hospital check ups only one person said the wiring which was used on toe had to be removed. Now have had painful spot on foot, not toe, ultra sounded and guess what, foriegn object maybe a wire which will have to be removed can you help with any insight on this...

by berbkeithb@optusnet.com over a year ago

Hammertoe Surgery Issue

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I had bilateral claw release surgery on my third toes on both of my feet. The pins stay in for 6 weeks, and I've been wearing these ugly surgical boots. I had my surgery done, right before the holidays, and had to stay home for NYE which sucked! lol. I feel like I’m missing out on everything....

by Aarti1981137654 over a year ago

1 week post op bunion surgery...weightbearing when?

Answered by a doctor

Hi all. I am one week post op. I had a big toe bunion fixed with a removable pin and a tailors bunion fixed with 2 permanent screws. I am using a walking boot and crutches. I’m not able to weight bear at all. My dr. said when I feel comfortable Ill be able to do it. I just want to know when I...

by lpetro2468851 over a year ago

Pain Under The Left Side Of My Ribcage.

I'm a 15 female , and I'm slightly worried about this pain I've been having under neathe my ribs on the left side . It's a sharp pain that lasts at least up to 5 seconds . When I sit a certain way, the pain comes, when I laydown and take deep breaths it hurts , also , I get the...

by tashalynnm over a year ago

Pain

My husband has some symptoms that are concerning me. About a year ago we were in the car my husband reached in the backseat with his left arm and had been in pain on & off since. The sx's @ 1st were numbness, tingling, & in hist armpit, pectoris, arm & scapula. His physician did a work up which...

by Guest over a year ago

Post Morton's Neuroma Surgery Pain

Answered by a doctor

I recently had Morton's Neuroma surgery. After several months I am having pain under that toe. It feels like a lump under the toe. I would like to know if anyone has experienced the same problem and if there is anything that can be done. Waiting a reply and thank you in advance. Lou

by Lou540i149302 over a year ago

upper left back pain

I work as a nurse's assistant, and today when I was dressing a patient ( the sweater was tight and i had to apply force), and over the sudden I felt an excruciating pain on my upper left side, it felt like someone or something was sttabing me, but after a fews hours the pain was getting...

by lua4moon over a year ago

neuroma or plantafasciitis

Hi i have suffered a bad foot for 3 1/2 years just the same amount of time i've been on statins and blood pressure tablets. I have tried everything: inserts, night splints, daily massage, stretching the archilles tendon, cortisone jabs, ice, accupuncture, all to no avail. I suffer shooting stabbing...

by Guest over a year ago

Limping after hip replacement

8 months after total hip replacement, left, I am still limping and must use a cane to walk for even a short distance. I have had 4 months of therapy. An EMG shows radiculitis from L-5 on both sides, more pronounced on the left. I have had three epidural injections with no effect. I do have...

by RCAngott@aol.com over a year ago