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.

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left side of rib cage seems to have shifted out of its normal position

2 years ago i noticed that the left side of my chest appeared bigger. I then noticed at the point where my ribs are connected to my sternum there is a bulge that feels very unusual, almost as if the left side of my rib cage has shifted position so it is closer to the right, and has lifted slightly...

by number1green122127 over a year ago

over a year ago by EDDIE

11 months post acl op swelling and pain

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Hi I am hoping someone can help me or give me advice! I am 11 months post op on an acl reconstruction and a partial meniscus removal. I played netball on Wednesday night and jumped for a ball and felt a slight pain in my knee... The next day it was fine, I walked this day for about 40mins but no...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

ACL Reconstruction advice

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Hi I had a acl reconstruction done 2 weeks ago but my leg has been giving way more than before the opertion. What does this mean?? Has my operation been unsuccessful?? If so what are my options now?? Do I go for reconstruction again?? because my surgeon said a 2nd reconstruction would more than...

by colinmc5698051 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Swelling in knee a year after ACL/Meniscus surgery.

I had surgery about 13 months ago full diagnoses was complete rupture of ACL, trizonal tear of meniscus, fracture to medial tibial condyle, and second grade MCL and LCL tear. My surgeon said the surgery went great, but was still on crutches for two months. Was walking within a week after...

by kmichaelokelly over a year ago

over a year ago by kmichaelokelly

Lisfranc mid foot fusion, My big toe is numb, I can't wiggle it or feel any touch.

I'm 1 week post-op from a midfoot fusion. I suffered from a Lisfranc dislocation 5 years ago, and they put a couple screws in last friday. My question is about my big toe and the pain. My big toe is numb, I can't wiggle it or feel any touch. Also the pain I've been having is a burning/sharp...

by Spicedtea88358760 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Didn't keep up the exercise after ACL surgery

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I am worried about my husband. He had ACL surgery about 3 yrs ago, but has not made a good recovery. His original injury was from kickboxing, which happened maybe 9 years before he had the operation. After the op he went to the recommended number of physiotherapy sessions and did his exercises....

by JB over a year ago

over a year ago by JB

knee rotation problem

i had acl reconstruction surgery approximately 4yrs ago. The anterior drawer test it relatively ok but i keep finding problems on rotation - i feel the femur turning on the tibia followed by a painful sensation but no visible swelling. what is going on and what can i do? are there any derotation...

by gargoyle over a year ago

over a year ago by gargoyle

Does massage or foam rollers help for a huge dent on my rear end?

Hello all- I fell down the stairs, too. I also have a huge dent on my rear end. I don’t like the way it looks, but it is awfully painful. Does massage help? Foam rollers? Any suggestions to speed recovery? My bruise is gone but I now have a gigantic dent and it is constantly...

by CHJ over a year ago

over a year ago by CHJ

Scheuermann's Disease

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My son was diagnosed with Sheuermann's Disease or Scheuermann's Kyphosis 2 weeks ago. I was wondering if there is anyone on the board who can share their experience with this?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest