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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 a better option for my father - fusion of the knee or above-the-knee amputation?

Hi there   I am writing on my behalf of my Dad (67 years old) who has had a rough ride starting from July 2022 when he underwent right TKR.   The knee was never quite right and after it being confirmed he was suffering from a bad infection at the start of 2023, he underwent a...

by User avatar strict chauvinist

Knee fusion – arthrodesis

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Hi, I have chosen to write a (homework) paper about Knee Fusion (arthodesis), and I thought the info from our textbook would be sufficient – but it isn’t! All I can find here are some pictures, accompanied with explanations of post-surgical functionality of knee, but I am looking for...

by User avatar marchesano1932

Oxford Knee Or Partial Knee Replacement

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I had an Oxford knee replacement (partial knee replacement) which did not work. I’ve been told I need a full knee replacement. Has anybody information on this type of revision?

by User avatar Guest

Swollen ankles & feet with extreme fatigue.

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Hello! My husband has had swollen ankles and feet for about a month. He is now starting to experience extreme pain in these areas, along with overwhelming fatigue. He is 35 years old and in overall "ok" heath. He is 5'7" and weighs approx. 185 lbs. It has been a couple years...

by User avatar ncarolinamommy50125

What can I do about soft swelling above the right collarbone with pain?

I had this soft swelling above right collar bone for about a year. Now I am experiencing pain and tingling in right hand. I had ultrasound on thyroid, x-ray, and CT scan with contrast that brings up negative results. What can I do the pain is getting to me. Thank you. 

by User avatar Guest

swollen, painful fingers, hands, knees and feet

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2 months ago I woke in the morning and my hands and arms were numb and the left side of face was droopy. Since then it all has gotten worse. Fingers are so swollen at times that cannot pick up coffee pot, do up a button, squeeze toothpaste tube etc. The pain and swelling has now moved into my...

by User avatar riders1179211

Has anyone managed to get rid of a bone spur in the right foot's outer side?

Hi has anyone managed to to get rid of what my chiropodist said may be a bone spur in right foot outer side? i'm in constant pain ,cant bear to walk properly and cant bare any pressure on it . Gp has referred me for an x-ray but will take a very long time she said. Read applying a caster oil...

by User avatar ethic hacksaw

Reactive Arthritis Help

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Hello, I am suffering from reactive arthritis. I was recently diagnosed and I was told that is temporary and it will go away. Anyway I need some help, because I don't feel like I have something that will so soon go away. Also, they told me that diet will help, so can anyone advise me of a diet that...

by User avatar blayne19435

Dislocated collar bone on right side only. Told that surgery is too dangerous so no solution

My right collarbone came out of the joint last year.  It moves around inside and seems to be "snapping" against other bones inside.  Very uncomfortable. It is sore, rather than huriing, and will have an audible "click, click, click" as it goes into another position.  I'm unable to...

by User avatar greyish distance

After hip surgery my husband is having serious pain in the femur area and rash all over his body

Hello, my husband had hip surgery 3 yrs ago, but not long after that, he's in in serious pain in his femur area. When he's in pain he get a RASH all over his body, and no one seems to know why!! This is terrible for anyone to live like this!! He was 55 when he had surgery, now he's on disability!!...

by User avatar Guest