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.

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

not sure if pilondial cyst ?

I am 27 years old and have had reoccuring bumps on the top part of my butt crease. It is always just one and has ranged from feeling like a pea to the diameter of a golf ball. If I go to look at it I normally can't see it unless I feel the bump, now there is a slight pink color to the area where the...

by meadowlark over a year ago

side effects of humira injections

What can you all tell me about humira injections? My doctor is recommending 4 step humira injections to me and said that they are easy to use and that I can do the humira injections myself. What I did not ask about, but should have, is the side effects of humira injections. Does anyone here know...

by antonius782158467 over a year ago

chest pain and tenderness?

Answered by a doctor

My entire chest area - from the bottom of my sternum to my armpits is always very tender and sore. It feels like my chest is about to cave in. I'm fine in the mornings and our gets progressively worse throughout the day. It's been this way for a long time, I've been to several different doctors...

by rmatthe1 over a year ago

Ingrown toenail D:

Answered by a doctor

I have to go to formal friday the 18th but my dad is having me get surgery on my toe this week and I don't want my toe to look discussing cause in wearing open toed high heels and I don't want anyone too say anything do I want to know if it wld be gone by then and healed .? Formal is in 9 days and...

by Shi over a year ago

Hip Surgery Problems post hip surgery

I had my hip resurfaced on June 2009 and then had to have it totally replaced in November 2009 since then I have had constant pain in the buttocks and a week ago my hip/leg is giving away from under me, the more I walk the worst it gets. I cannot sit, stand or walk for long has anyone experienced...

by Marls737144149 over a year ago

Pressure Under Sternum

I am an avid runner and fell forward on the ice and snow 4 days ago, on a daily run. Ever since, I have experienced an acute pressure underneath my sternum. I can't figure out what is causing this pain. I have continued to run, but it does feel uncomfortable and tight.

by p_funk over a year ago

degenerative arthritis in ankle

I was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis in right ankle. It was so bad that I had to have my ankle fused. Now I think I might have a bone spur on the side of my right foot. It is very painful. Do I need surgery to remove it, and also how long does it take to recoup? Code:

by Guest over a year ago

A month after bi-lat knee replcm't surg., I've experienced a

I had bi-lateral knee replacement surgery about five weeks ago. Since then, I've experienced about a 10% weight loss (145 # - 130 #) I am a 72 year old male in good health. I'm receiving physical therapy three times a week, plus doing stretches at least twice daily. My appetite seems normal....

by Guest over a year ago