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.

How long can people with faciodigitogenital dysplasia live?

Hi! I'll keep it short and simple and get straight to the point. I would like to know how long people born with faciodigitogenital dysplasia can live? What is the prognosis and are there any possible treatments for faciodigitogenital dysplasia? If you were to be told that you were pregnant with a...

by daphene1570183346 over a year ago

friction sound in the knee after ACL surgery

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I got my ACL surgery(right) done 6 months ago. But i got it damaged 2years back. So, by the time i do the surgery my right thigh has wasted a bit. There was a 2 inch difference between the circumference of the two thighs. After exercises now it has been reduced upto 2 cm.(less than 1 inch) but now...

by samandika over a year ago

Daughter just had 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet done

My 12 year old daughter has just had hammer toe surgery 3 days ago. She has pins in her 2nd and 3rd toes both feet. Walking to the bathroom she can just manage. Consultant says she'll be fine at school in a weeks time. I can't possibly see how she will manage that. Question for those of you who've...

by Liz Stacey over a year ago

The presumed pathogenesis of acalvaria?

I am looking for some opinions here - expert opinions would be preferred, though anybody is welcome to contribute. A relative of mine was diagnosed with acalvaria just recently, and now I am extremely interested in learning about the presumed pathogenesis of this condition. Explanations, stories,...

by Guest over a year ago

c5, c6, c7, T1 fusions

I have had 4 neck surgeries. C5-C7 and T1 are fused. I had screws and pins put in then 1 year taken out. I an in extremely chronic pain. There is a gaping indention where the hardware was taken out. I have no insurance, in colorado I did based on my low income, but in georgia i have to be disabled...

by Guest over a year ago

my shoulders have been hurting

my shoulders have been hurting for about a week or two now. I'm a 50 year old woman in good shape. I exercise when I can. My friend thinks my breasts are too big, but i don't hunch over. had implants about 6 years ago. Also he said maybe my bed and pillows are not comfortable

by stillyoung315894 over a year ago

Does an ingrown toenail removal hert?

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Im really scared i got an ingrown toenail and i need it removed :-( i went in when my bro had it done i felt faintish of the blood how can i cope :-( crys litterally but he sed it doesnt hert when they num it but im reli scared

by Guest over a year ago

Groin lump and hip pain

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The other day I was standing with my weight on my right leg and I vaguely remember feeling something shift or "pop" but I took no notice as it felt like an everyday internal sensation. Yesterday I walked 5+ miles quite quickly and found my right hip was sore and sensitive to footfalls but I ignored...

by Guest over a year ago

lump on foot bone

Hello everyone! I am hoping that it is OK to appeal to you all for some help! I have got this safely to say huge lump on my foot bone. It doesn't hurt or anything and I started off assuming that the thing would go back to where it came from very soon. Two months later, it is still there and I am...

by ray1766149439 over a year ago