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.

left total knee replacement problems 3 years post-op

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I had a left TKR 3 years ago last week. After the surgery, I was fanatic about protecting the joint. However, about 3 weeks ago I made the mistake of trying to push a piece of furniture on a bare floor and my knee has been hurting ever since. It also feels like the prosthesis is slipping, not...

by March1969 over a year ago

back pain (osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease) minor injury 15 yrs ago

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Does anyone know what I can do besides surgery... I have to work and it is very hard to get up and go to work all day. I have tried nerve obliviation and it worked. However the nerve grows back after 6 months. Cost is about 5,000.00 with insurance due to deductable, out of pocket and co-pay. Cant...

by lmarieparks303784 over a year ago

I'm hurting bad

Oh my. I am 16 almost 17 and since I was about 13 I had to stop eating chicken because my throat felt weird and my spit got thick and it makes my ribs hurt /: help me.. Can anyone tell me what it could be ?!

by TayShi303347 over a year ago

have worn boots w/ heels for 20+yrs now feet hurt

I have worn cowboy boots w/ high heels for 20+ years. I now can't wear any other type of shoe because my feet and heels really hurt. The back of my legs also get very sore. I've never had high arches and now I seem to be getting sore feet w/ alot of heel and arch pain. Any suggestions?

by Guest over a year ago

My surgeons strongly recommend another operation to fuse the knee at a 10 degree bend

Hi! im 19 years old. Just a little over 2 years ago I was in a motorbike accident. I won't go into to too much detail but as we were going round a bend (I was pillion, a family friend was the rider) a car was on our side of the road, so he basically swiped down the side of the bike, ripping my...

by Guest over a year ago

I have been having pain behind left shoulder blade, chest, near rotator cuff and under left breast

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I have been having pain behind left shoulder blade, chest, near rotator cuff, under left breast and by left rib cage. I get shortness of breath, fatigue, lightheadedness, frequent urination, dizziness, legs feel like jello, fevers, vertigo, and nauseua. This has been going ob for 5 months now. I...

by Guest over a year ago

I had two bunions on my left foot repaired also 2nd, 3rd and 4th hammer toe repaired

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Hello, On July 19 I had two bunions on my left foot repaired also 2nd, 3rd and 4th hammer toe repaired. I have been in severe pain and unable to walk, how long will this last for. Also how long is bed rest and should I sleep with the surgical shoe in. Thank you for your help

by kokoa76301484 over a year ago

barbie 7 manubrium

Read your post regarding swollen manubrium. Did you ever get a diagnosis? I, too have a swollen manubrium. Also been to ENT, had a MRI and xray and all looks fine. Never had any problems with broken bones or surgery of any kind as you have so I don't believe (our) problem stems from that. Doctors...

by LynMurRen300820 over a year ago

Middle back pain/cracking

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Good afternoon, This is the first time I am posting this. About a year and a half ago I was doing crutches on my knees with my arms behind me, pulling the weight down for a crutch. I put to much weight on there, and as I pulled it down, my whole body bent back, cracking like 6 times... Everyday I...

by Zwals002 over a year ago

Left hand index finger nail feels like being pinched

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Why does my index finger nail on left hand feel like it's being pinched down on? It dies not hurt, but is very annoying & concerning. It has been like this for 2 weeks now. No discoloration either. What could cause this?

by Donna Turiano over a year ago