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.

i have pains in my fingures.

my fingres are not growing the middle fingure is swollen and the skin is thighted together and i have severe pains.i had the same problem about 8yrs ago and i loss my 2fingures the doctors the blood is not flowing very well my palm some times become very cold im so worried and please i need your...

by Guest over a year ago

ACL surgery and Drinking and Smoking

Hi! I just had my ACL surgery done a week ago and I am about to start my sophomore year of college. I was wondering if consuming alcohol or smoking any type of substances may cause the ACL to heal slower or to hurt or have more problems. Is this true? I have heard many theories from people and I...

by CourtAKaye44351 over a year ago

Leg muscles not getting used to exercising

I just turned 74, and am "well-preserved" for my age. I go on daily brisk walks of about an hour's duration, and climb at least five flights of stairs a day. Several months ago, I added moderate hill climbing twice a week. However, I have noticed that my leg muscles (quads, hamstrings, calves)...

by TitoBob264118 over a year ago

Pain and Imobility

Following a very successful hip replacement operation,a very painful post op' period, then the normal regimen of physio' for 28 days. visible progress daily, Now imobility: intense pain and total loss of any strength in upper part of operated leg . Any info' Please? How long will this last? She is...

by econdron over a year ago

My bunion surgery

Answered by a doctor

Hello, I had my bunion surgery 01/25/2011 and my foot has a infection and very swollen! :-( What is the recovery time for a bunion surgery. I understand by my doctor, by the six to eight weeks I would be feeling much better. Could I have walk on it to soon after the 2 weeks. ! What happen once my...

by becca1963 over a year ago

Big toe fusion

I am scheduled for a big toe fusion in March. I will be seeing the Doctor three weeks prior to the surgery to discuss the procedure. He has told me the best proven procedure is fusion with a plate on top with four screws holding it in place. Is there any other pocedures out there that I should...

by merlin over a year ago

SIR I HAD MINIMAL JOINT EFFUSSION WHAT ARE MEASURES I SHOULD TAKE FOR INJURE FREE?

SIR I HAD MINIMAL JOINT EFFUSSION I MY RIGHT KNEE AND AS I AM CRICKET PLAYER FOR MY BETTER FUTURE I SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM GET RID OFF WHAT ARE THE MEASURES AND EXCERCISES AND THINGS I SHOULD DO FOR MAKING FREE INJURED FREE.....

by Guest over a year ago

I had a metatarsal amputation of my left foot over ten years ago and still am experiencing alot of

pain. Because this foot was turning sideways when I walked I had a tendon transfer about six months ago to help straighten the foot and this was successful. After still experiencing alot of pain and burning, mostly at the site of amputation, my doctor has determined I have a stump neuroma and has...

by taffydoodle over a year ago

Painfull Ribs

Hi, last tuesday I sneezed, the pain in my left side was extruciating, I felt a sharp twang and hotnesss in the area, It took my breath away, i couldnt breathe, At first I thought I had cracked or broken a rib, but the hospital said the most likley cause could be a detached ligament (tendon). It...

by Pollyanna over a year ago

Toe Still Too Long After Toe Shortening Surgery, Will they Get Shorter Once Pins Are Removed?

Initially, I had a bunionectomy, which was fine except that my toe was then too long and I couldn't fit my shoes. So another surgery was done to shorten my big toe. I haven't had the pins and stitches removed yet. My question is, will the toe get a little shorter once the pins are removed? HELP...

by Guest over a year ago