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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.

What is Scheuermann's disease?

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I was diagnosed with Scheuermann's disease in October 2006. I live in Anchorage and I am military so I don't think the doctors know much about it. They sent me to Texas to figure out what I had. I am 18 years old and a female which both are not very common for this disease. I started having back...

by User avatar sjschisler68089

Synvisc for osteoarthritis

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Hello, my mother is 55 years old and she has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. She felt pain in knees, both while moving and standing. They were more emphasized while walking. She took non steroidal anti inflammatory meds and the pain subdued. Doctor recommended her Synvisc for osteoarthritis....

by User avatar pearle73966197

Laterally cracked toe nails

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For the past several months, every time I do any high-impact aerobic exercises for more than a couple hours, all of my toe nails save the largest on either foot, will crack laterally (that is, perpendicular to the length of the foot). The cracking is fairly slight (not at all clean through the...

by User avatar Guest

Extremely painful sternum

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Last night I was at a gig, on the front row and the barrier came up to my chest. A rather, um, 'large' girl behind me was trying to get in front of me to get on the front row, and slammed me into the barrier. I heard something crack, (and felt it too) and was short of breath. From then on, i can't...

by User avatar suuntavaisto27371

Mother Having Bipolar Hip Surgery Next Week

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Hi, I am concerned about my mother and I would like some answers. She is 71 years old and she is having bipolar hip surgery next week. The problem is, she is very exhausted, she had just recovered from broken arm and it also looks like she has become depressed. What can I do, how long will post op...

by User avatar mady7155916

Is there any medication to stop osteoarthritis?

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Is there any medication to stop osteoarthritis? It is necessary to get surgery, once you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis?

by User avatar Guest

How can I affect the healing of knee arthroscopy?

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Hi, I have damaged my knee last week and I am having problems with it. First couple of days after I felt better, but the fourth day I had problems with walking and went to a doctor. After roentgen shot was done, he said that arthroscopy has to be done. What kind of treatment is that? How can I...

by User avatar Guest

Can I go running following patellar dislocation?

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I wonder if you can help me with my problem. Couple of days ago I have injured my knee while driving a bicycle. I have hit a wall, only slightly, but it looks like the injury was not that mild at all. Doctor said that pattelar dislocation happened, but that it will be ok in time and that I just have...

by User avatar wait45874

Is there a genetic disorder that can cause chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

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I would like to know something about the causes of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. My father had CLL, he has been diagnosed not more than a month ago, he is 53 years old and I must admit that I am not only afraid for him, but for me too. I just hope that there will be a long time before he has to...

by User avatar mireille118763935

ankle arthroscopy post op?

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I never realized that ankle problems might be so complicated. I have injured my right ankle in the most stupid way, by falling down the stairs (only two stairs!). So, tomorrow I am going for arthroscopy procedure but I am still not sure if that is for diagnose or fixing the problem. Anyway, can you...

by User avatar lonnie157564283