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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.

side effects of bisphosphonates

I am a 48 year old man, who found out he has osteoporosis after struggling with various symptoms for many months. Of course I was surprised, because I know this is a condition that normally strikes elderly women and not middle aged men, but I am glad to know that treatment is still possible at this...

by User avatar binky1971165473

Rotator Cuff surgery Recovery gone bad.

Answered by a doctor

I had my surgery  on my right shoulder on November 1, 2012. Two weeks later my arm accicentallt got caught in the covers while I was trying to get up and the am was pulled behind meand popped. I felled pain and swelling but was able to proceed with PT two weeks lter with no problems. As I progress...

by User avatar Davidson1275109

how can i tell if my bulging disc is getting better

I have had a bulging or herniated disc now for almost 6 months, I have been going to therapy for 2 months, but now on my own doing excercises. I was wondering how i can tell if i am getting better, when I started with pain, it was just in my leg not my back, now it is in my foot and in my leg and...

by User avatar debbiemcclatchie

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 User avatar Guest

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 User avatar CourtAKaye44351

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 User avatar TitoBob264118

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 User avatar econdron

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 User avatar becca1963

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 User avatar merlin

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 User avatar Guest