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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 plantars fasciitis?

I'm 43 year old male and until this happened I considered my self to be very healthy man. I work as a doorman in one hotel and I have to stand almost all day in front of it. But, earlier, this didn’t cause me any problems. Few days ago I woke up one morning with strange sensations coming from...

by User avatar Guest

upper limb transplantation,risks &post surgery complicat

my bro recently had an accident & his right limb was completely severed from the shoulder......he is 26 yrs....could u plz tell me if he can hv an upper limb transplantation,if yes,wat r the risks involved, post surgery treatment, complication &where all it is done in india... i'm a medical student...

by User avatar Guest

mortality rates after fusion of big toe

Hi all. I am heading to Chicago for fusion of big toe... Anyway, even though my doc explained me all regarding the procedure, I’m still a bit worried... I know that most of the procedures finish successfully, but I’m interested to know mortality rates for it... Can anybody share that info with...

by User avatar Guest

Walking after bunion surgery

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I am having bunion surgery next week on both feet. I know walking may be difficult. To anyone who has experienced similar surgeries - how did you get from your car into your house? Can you put any weight on your feet?

by User avatar ErinD

illiotibial band fraction syndrome treatment

I have been diagnosed with iliotibial band-friction syndrome few months ago. I have noticed I need help when I could not stand any more this pain in my legs. I have been to the doctor who told me just to rest enough. However, I have heard there could happen that some anatomic factors are associated...

by User avatar ginnifer956

Psudogout

What is the psudogout? I’ve heard that it affects persons with arthritis. What does it actually mean? Is it common to occur in arthritis? My mother suffers arthritis, so I would like to know more about this complication. Thanks.

by User avatar rinker1581

bilateral bunion and hammer toe surgery yesterday morning

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Hi Everyone, I just had bunion and hammer toe surgery on both feet yesterday morning I was very suprised that I was able to walk out of surgery with a cane because both my feet were still numb my question is how long does it take for the numbness to wear off its been 23 hours and Im still numb...

by User avatar Jo3877

Sternum pressure/snapping when pushed

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I've seen the many sternum issues posted here but I don't see quite the same as my experience and wondering what I'm dealing with. I will develop a pressure located right below/under the sternum or V of the rib cage which I can feel a ball or lobe-like thing inside when I push, a discomfort,...

by User avatar Guest

joint pain and body weight

Five years ago, I gradually burned off about 25 lb of body fat. Unexpectedly, as my weight dropped I started having problems with joint pain. My unscientific sense tells me that the problem had more to do with the connective tissue than bones, but I can't be sure of that. Anyway, because the...

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bunion surgery,does it help with the pain?

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I am having surgery in August to have bunion shaved and the doctor says he is going to break the big toe and place a wire  in there as well .Has anyone had this procedure ,does it help with the pain ,are you out of work long and do they put you to sleep.

by User avatar Laurayankeegurl