| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Right Knee Gives Out | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I'm a 30 yr old female and I weigh 170 lbs and I've been having problems with my right knee giving ...
A: Diana, I would think you would not be in the hospital for more then two days, three at tops ...
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| tib fib break crush ankle | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I was in a car accident and broke tib fib and crushed left ankle . I had no insurence so i was put ...
A: These can be difficult fracture when it comes to the healing process due to the weight bearing ...
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| Elbow grinding - arthritis? | 9/11/2009 |
Q: When i move my elbow i can feel (and hear if the room is quiet) a slight grinding in the joint. It ...
A: Aaron, I would strongly suggest you start taking them as soon as possible. if you wait until the ...
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| 3 Anchor Screws-Total hip replacement | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 50 yr old male that had a total hip replacement due to having an arthritic hip. I noticed on ...
A: There could a couple of reasons, 1.More arthritic damage inside then the X-rays showed therefore, ...
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| Elbow grinding - arthritis? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: When i move my elbow i can feel (and hear if the room is quiet) a slight grinding in the joint. It ...
A: I do not feel from what you are telling me that you should have serious problems with this as you ...
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| forearm pain | 9/8/2009 |
Q: For the past 2-3 weeks i have been experiencing pain in my right forearm. i work for a furniture ...
A: I would bet a well you do not have a fracture there but, you may have a case of tendonitis in one of ...
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| Knee pain | 8/22/2009 |
Q: 12 years ago my right knee was totally dislocated. A horse pinned my leg and knocked my body to the ...
A: Your knee has been through alot. Unless I could be reassured by a ortho that specializes in sports ...
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| Recovery from Achilles tendon graft | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I ruptured my Achilles tendon four months ago and had surgery involving the grafting of donated ...
A: I do not believe it's an infection from what you are describing. I would suspect it may be something ...
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| orthopedic doctors | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Richard, Glad to see you on allexperts:) My doctor had x-rays taken of my right shoulder, and they ...
A: If you have not already I would go see an orthopedist to get this information confirmed. What did ...
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| post knee replacement | 8/18/2009 |
Q: My mother is a 74 year old who had a double knee replacement about 9 years ago. (She is in good ...
A: I just want to let you know right off top I am not a doctor. I work in the field of physical therapy ...
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| keen Pain | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I am Bishnu Kumar Shrestha from Nepal, My father had keen problem since 1999, He had very pain in ...
A: Has your father had both knees x-rayed? I would suspect he has at this point if not that would have ...
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| THR and foot (nerve) pain | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I had my r hip replaced about 2 1/2 yrs ago. Since the surgery I have experienced a strange ...
A: I do not feel further surgery will correct this problem or is needed. The issue about stretching ...
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| Shoulder, Neck, Spine injury.... | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I'm experiencing a problem that doctors (At least those doctors I visited) here in the New York City ...
A: This is not quite what I consider my expertise. I would however see either an orthopedist which ...
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| Shoulder dislocation and Knee | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I was in a boating accident about 6 weeks ago. I dislocated my right shoulder and took a blow to my ...
A: John, Regarding your shoulder, Unless there is some more rotator cuff damage that was not picked up ...
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| Meniscus problems | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I am 19 years old and I have had 2 partial meniscectomies on my right lateral meniscus, one at age ...
A: Well as you know you have a situation that will not get any better the meniscus will not regenerate ...
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| knee cap dislocation | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have had my knee cap dislocate several times but the last time before now was approx 10 yrs ago. ...
A: I would give the leg a rest for the time being. You still may be able to do some modified upper body ...
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| shoulder problems | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Haynes, I am male (33 years old) and my question is: I started to have shoulder problems (pain and ...
A: I work in the field of Physical Therapy and my speciality is orthopedics. I would go get some more ...
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| Knee makes a squishing noise | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My right knee started making a sort of slightly wet squishing noise several months ago when extend ...
A: You sound like you are on top of it. I would just continue as you are doing. i suspect its just a ...
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| swelling and inflammation | 8/4/2009 |
Q: In 2005, I broke both ankles and my right tibia. I now have 15 screws and a plate on the right leg, ...
A: if this is something that has just started as you indicate in the last few days I would probably ...
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| Bone hurts | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am beginner and when I was doing Ice skating 10 days ago I fell on my butts directly with my 2 ...
A: The bone you are talking about is your sacrum otherwise known as your tailbone. I would wait for a ...
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| Knee cracking | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old woman who is suffering from cracking and popping in my knees,(esp my left) wrists ...
A: The cracking and popping you hear would more then likely be what we call crepitus or frayed material ...
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| Knee and Foot Pain | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I broke my femur above my knee replacement and had a hard cast on for one month. I am now in a ...
A: Yes the tingling is normal its not unheard of as the nerves are signaling back feedback from the ...
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| Hip Rplmnt from Necrosis | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Richard, (41, female) I have been on prednisone for sarcoidosis treatment. I have developed ...
A: Jayne, I have treated many patients that have had their hip replaced due to necrosis. They all fare ...
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| achilles tendon lengthen, calf muscle | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I was born with a slight case of cerebral palsy, or something like it. I am now 30 yrs old. Anyway ...
A: Jared, Depending on the nerve connections etc... in the calf and how compromised they may be will ...
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| acl surgery-brace | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My 17 year old daughter had acl surgery in Feb, and now has been released to play sports(she is a ...
A: Margaret, Everyone may respond a little differently after the surgery. The brace is being worn for ...
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| pain,discomfort 1 yr. after thr | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I'm 57 yrs. old, about 40 lbs. overweight. I had THR on l. hip 2 yrs. ago. Had THR on r. hip 1 yr. ...
A: Patricia, Once the surgeon indicated it was sound as far as the hip replacement prosthesis, then it ...
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| re: broken ankle | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I went to the ER on monday night and was told my ankle was fractured - however the doctor I was ...
A: It would be hard not to know if ankle was broken or not, generally they are very painful and you ...
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| Post-Op Question | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I had a right knee arthroscopy done on March 4th of this year. Since my surgery, I've had a hard ...
A: Evan, I do not think its harmful. I do not believe its related to your knee arthroscopy. I would ...
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| Clicking near elbow | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I am 16 and about 6 weeks ago i fell onto a outstretched hand and hurt my wrist however that has ...
A: The clicking could be a piece of loose tissue at the joint itself. Its not structural for instance a ...
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| knee hyperextended | 6/29/2009 |
Q: my knee buckled i understand there is going to be pain with it but what are the proper ways to care ...
A: Robert, When you say the knee hyperextended, did it straighten out completely or do you mean when ...
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| Knee Pain | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I am 38 years of age. I had been suffering from Knee Pain (severe pain in left knee) on both legs. I ...
A: Subramani, With your knee pain you will have a tendency to slow down activities such as walking ...
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| Shoulder Pain | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I have been dx with bone bruise of my left shoulder and a non displaced fx of my greater tuberosity? ...
A: Kathleen, A bone bruise is something that takes place during a fall or other type of trauma where ...
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| Heel pain after total knee replacement | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I had a total knee replacement almost 6 months ago, but ever since, I have heel pain so bad I can't ...
A: Vickie, If its true plantar fascitis it will be the most painful upon wakening in the morning. The ...
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| Elbow dislocation | 6/10/2009 |
Q: My wife has got an injury when she fell on ground on a rainy day, immediately she seek doctor they ...
A: Supid, She would benefit from some type of physiotherpy after her elbow is removed from the plaster ...
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| knee problem | 6/9/2009 |
Q: my wife has knee problem which is about 1 year old but for nearly one month it is getting very ...
A: I would still follow with an orthopedic doctor for another opinion as at some point something will ...
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| knee problem | 6/8/2009 |
Q: my wife has knee problem which is about 1 year old but for nearly one month it is getting very ...
A: Zubair, Has the orthopedic doctor x-rayed her knees? taken the x-ray standing for a more precise ...
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| Post surgery | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My husband John just had surgery yesterday to put in a plate with screws in his right clavicle. He ...
A: Caroline, The time frame for the race will be close to the projected healing time though I think he ...
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| Humerus fracture | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I fractured my humerus 14 days ago in a snowboarding accident. I have been advised that it is best ...
A: Nicky, I deal more with rehabilitation issues and not these type of surgical issues. I can tell you ...
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| Hip Replacement | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am almost 4 months out from a THR (anterior procedure). My scar is lumpy and thick and there is ...
A: Sandra, Regarding the scar, this is the usual course it runs. As time goes on the "lumpy" and ...
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| 4 yr old wont walk after fracture | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Hayes, My 4 yr old daughter fractured her tibia (spiral shaft fracture mid/distal tibia) and also ...
A: Courtney, If the doctor has allowed her to walk now, I would push for the PT. Try and get a PT ...
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| pilon fracture and glucosamine | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My husband suffered a bad pilon fracture to his leg and also crushed the bones in his ankle and heel ...
A: Alison, Taking Them both will not hurt. How much it does help though will be questionable after ...
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| Elbow fracture | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male from India. It has been 4 months exactly since i fractured my left ...
A: Adithya, You have multiple questions here and most of them would take hands on instruction to ...
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| Pain after partial hip replacement | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Richard, My father-in-law broke his hip and had a partial replacement (new ball only). He is 80 ...
A: These types of injuries can take up to 10-12 months to heal completely. The speed also in which he ...
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| Racquetball Hip Injury | 5/16/2009 |
Q: During a racquetball serve during a game last night, which involves a twisting motion through the ...
A: Its is more then likely a muscle stain. Try some heat on it by tomorrow if need be. If the walking ...
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| thr | 5/14/2009 |
Q: 5 weeks ago i had my r-hip replaced .ever since day one ive been in severe pain, groin and buttock, ...
A: Did you have Physical Therapy? if so did they give you any ideas what it could be? If not it sounds ...
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| Infection after hip replacement | 5/11/2009 |
Q: My 95 year old grandfather had hip replacement earlier this year. Now, he went into the hospital all ...
A: Ross, If the infection is in the hip or its the components themselves then an IV antibiotic is ...
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| unstable joints | 5/9/2009 |
Q: Hey Richard Haynes, so about 2 years ago, when I was about 14, I started having knee cracks and pain ...
A: I would not get to overly concerned here. Unless one of your Doctors has diagnosed you with some ...
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| Post Total Knee Replacement Issues | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Haynes: I had a total left knee replacement on 12/17/2008 and now, almost 5 months later, I am ...
A: I just want to let you know I am not a Doctor. I am a Physical Therapist Assistant here in the ...
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| chronic pain 13 years after hip replacement | 4/22/2009 |
Q: My husband had total hip replacement 13 years ago. He is now age 56. For 12 years, all was ...
A: The pain may be coming from his back. Possibly referred pain. I am sure one of the professionals ...
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| Reason & Solution - for Swelling on forehand? | 4/8/2009 |
Q: Exactly 4 weeks back, whilst playing the game of cricket, I got hit hard with the ball on my left ...
A: The swelling is due to the fact there is now more movement in the injured area after the cast was ...
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| Neck Noise | 4/7/2009 |
Q: A chiropractor adjusted my neck a year ago. Since that day I have a terrible grinding, grating, ...
A: Possibly, to answer your question. if you decide to pursue that option though find someone that ...
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| hip pinnining surgery | 4/6/2009 |
Q: sir, i had a hip pinning surgery on 17/11/08,now i could able to walk with full weight bearing but ...
A: Its not unusual after a surgery involving the hip that you may have some pain that has developed ...
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| Knee repacement issue | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I had a total knee replacement the first of Feb and have since had 2 manipulations. One of my main ...
A: You may developed adhesions in the quadriceps in other words scar tissue formation developed. It ...
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| knee replacement problem | 4/2/2009 |
Q: how normal is it to have the non replacement leg be shorter - 5/8" - than the leg which received the ...
A: Its not common to see such a discrepancy after a knee replacement. If you do see a leg length ...
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| Hip replacemnt surgery | 4/1/2009 |
Q: The doctors have advised my husband too that he has to make his leg thighs strong. Can you suggest ...
A: Shurti, I would first suggest he eats plenty of protein. He must eat protein to make the muscles ...
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| surgery | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am a chronic pain patient and have had several surgeries. It looks like I am going to have a ...
A: Your answer will depend on how much of the pain and discomfort you can handle. How will affect your ...
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| calf and groin pain | 3/28/2009 |
Q: had bilateral knee repair on 12/05/2008. Physician said aside from osteoarthritis-femurs were ...
A: Michele, What you are describing is a problem that will confront most not all knee replacement ...
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| Total Knee Replacement Problem | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I had a TKR 6 weeks ago. I had in-patient therapy for 3 weeks and now out-patient therapy. The ...
A: Have you discussed this in detail with your Physical Therapist? I do not mean to answer with a ...
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| Knee pain after broken femur | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I broke my left femur in a dirt bike riding accident a year ago. I healed pretty slowly but finally ...
A: I can tell you from breaking my own femur in the past that it sounds as if it is "normal" at this ...
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| pain after total hip replacement 1 year 3 months post -op | 3/23/2009 |
Q: can or will a cortisone shot help. Recently detoxed from pain medication after being addicted for 8 ...
A: I would start with trying a heating pad for 30 minutes several times a day if you have the ...
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| patella removal surgery | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Sir, My brother has undergone -Patella removal surgery. In X-ray there was horizontal fracture..we ...
A: The time frame as far as how long it will take to bend his knee will depend on a couple of things. ...
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| Hip bursitus | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Had right hip replacement in 1996 ---3 dislocations---right hip socket replacement in 1999. 3 more ...
A: Has the surgeon mentioned or tried a cortisone shot? Most have at this point and you may be well ...
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| Slipped Disk | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I am writing to you on an issue that on the face of it doesn't seem to be a part of your help ...
A: Your questions entails alot. To answer them briefly however if its a slipped disc you may have ...
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| ankle pain | 3/17/2009 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter has been complaining for about 2 months now of ankle pain. Sitting, ...
A: She could have had a slight sprain with the ankle minor enough however to not cause serious pain or ...
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| turned ankle | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My sister stepped in a hole and turned her ankle over.She is 58 years old and in good health.Her ...
A: Thats a tough one to answer. If she is still able to walk on her ankle then she has not seriously ...
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| Pain in hand (ring finger) | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out with this problem I am having.I am 28 years old and I am ...
A: Brandan, I am not quite sure what it could be either at this time with the information you have ...
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| exercise | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i have just brought an exercise bike im following rules but get terrible leg cramps after useing how ...
A: There could be several reasons. 1. Not warming up properly. 2. Working too hard. In other words ...
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| knee pain/swelling following fall | 3/11/2009 |
Q: Twelve days ago I tripped over a box and landed directly on my knee. Black and blue extended more ...
A: After 12 days you should start seeing some improvement with pain and swelling. You are doing the ...
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| Deep Muscle Contusion (Crush Injury) | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 41 yr old active male. Exactly 8 days ago from today (3/10/09), I had a sledding accident ...
A: The hematoma will more then likely take 2-3 weeks to clear maybe longer depending on its size etc... ...
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| ankle sprin | 3/9/2009 |
Q: .well i got an ankle sprain 2 months before & it comes with swelling and bruising indication, so i ...
A: You should have some physiotherapy to work on strengthening the ankle and surrounding muscles and ...
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| Upcoming Knee Surgery | 3/8/2009 |
Q: On 3/25 I will be having the first of 2 knee surgeries. After a year of PT with 2 different ...
A: With this type of surgery I would expect your recovery after surgery to move rather quickly. Plica ...
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| hurting wrist | 3/6/2009 |
Q: i was in a car wreck about 10 weeks ago,and lately my wrist has been really hurting.The last two ...
A: Well it could be. There are times when x-rays are done and when they are read something may have not ...
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| Medial Knee Pain | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I was a bike taxi last summer, trucking people around the San Diego Fairgrounds. On the last day, I ...
A: Chris, Could have some sort of problem with the medial meniscus when you mention the fact it is ...
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| patella removal surgery | 3/1/2009 |
Q: Sir, My brother has undergone -Patella removal surgery. In X-ray there was horizontal fracture..we ...
A: Providing he did not injure any other area of his leg or hip he should be able to walk just fine. ...
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| Hip pain at night for no apparant reason? | 2/23/2009 |
Q: It's 13:30PM fell asleep early this eve, woke @ 10:30, with this constant pain in my hip area. Not a ...
A: Hard to say. If there is no obvious swelling or pain when you walk try a heating pad in the area ...
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| back pain | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i have back pain in my lower right hip are and right lower back im going to chiropractor and ...
A: I would ask the physical therapist for some exercises that will help with the mild disc protrusion ...
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| when cold extreme pain from knee to ankle | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My 16 year old daughter has EXTREME pain from her knee to ankle when it is cold. This has been going ...
A: They the orthopedic doctor can check her hip and knee and surrounding area. Her age however its ...
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| when cold extreme pain from knee to ankle | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My 16 year old daughter has EXTREME pain from her knee to ankle when it is cold. This has been going ...
A: Thats a difficult one. I would have her blood flow checked in the leg if it has not been already. It ...
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| copular tunnel | 2/16/2009 |
Q: what is copular tunnel and can it be treated to full fitness function
A: I suspect you are talking about carpal tunnel or also known as CTS. It affects our hands and wrist ...
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| shoulder | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am not sure if you can help, but I went and had an mri arthrogram on my shoulder and they found no ...
A: It sounds like a situation where overuse is involved. Its not uncommon to see this and surgery in ...
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| Tibia Plateau Fracture & Rehab | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My TPF occurred on 11/18/08. I had an external fixator for 1 month, surgery to repair followed. I ...
A: Well that may be the case that manipulation may be needed. Who told you that the PT or surgeon? ...
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| cortisone injection | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I dont have insurance and my knee pain is getting bad. I have never had a knee injury just the pain ...
A: I am unable to help you in regards to where you can get a cheap visit in your area. You will have to ...
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| Femoral Neck Surgery | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Had surgery on 1/22. Am full weight-bearing, but still using a walker. As an athlete, I'm anxious to ...
A: Well it sounds like you are doing the exercises that need to be done until your doctor gives you ...
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| Leg length difference | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 4 and has more than a 1/2 inch leg length difference - her right leg is shorter. I'm ...
A: You could go to a shop that builds custom orthotics and they will construct a heel for the right ...
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| Transient synovitis@Hip | 2/2/2009 |
Q: My son is yrs old and we are from India.He was admitted to the hospital 5 days back with chief c/o ...
A: The actual causes of this is unknown to be quite honest. It has been reported that it may be due to ...
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| Femoral Neck surgery/rehab | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I had a hip pinning done a week days ago (3 pins inserted.) Am fully weight-bearing, but still using ...
A: Depending on your age and if you do not have any type of medical problem that does not allow proper ...
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| Pain after calcaneal fracture | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I had factured my calcaneous in February 2006 and had surgery the two weeks later. I went through ...
A: Try getting a gel-pad of some kind if you have not already Like a Dr. Scholls pad for instance. You ...
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| Hip replacement | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Are there any reasons why most of the muscle would be removed during a hip replacement and can ...
A: Christine, I have not heard of muscle being removed after a hip replacement. Muscle along with its ...
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| LRR | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am a 42yro female with hereditary bad knees w/arthritis. I have had both knees scoped 3 times ...
A: Are you using a cane? If not you may want to use one to help take some stress off the leg. If you ...
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| Foot injury / severe contractions | 1/28/2009 |
Q: Back in May of last year, a person threw themselves directly on my right foot while it was lying ...
A: I would advise you to go and start by seeing a local orthopedist. They can check it out then either ...
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| Pain in the Knee at Night | 1/28/2009 |
Q: The concern is that my knee on random days would hurt in at night. When sleeping and waking up to ...
A: Its hard to determine what could be causing the pain unless a full examination was done. Do you ...
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| Ankle sprain injury | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I got an ankle sprain about a month back. After consulting with my orthopedic Doctor, i got a ...
A: It sounds like you are proactive with your rehab so that is good. other then the range of motion ...
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| RE: My heel spur | 1/22/2009 |
Q: In my teens a 75 pound box fell on the back of my right heel knocking out a bone in the back of my ...
A: I would suggest that if this pain is giving you trouble you describe, I would go and see an ...
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| intramedullary calcification | 1/22/2009 |
Q: could you please tell me what intramedullary calcification is, i have it in both of my legs and i ...
A: This is something you do not hear about often. It involves the marrow inside the bone and the fact ...
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| Ankle sprain injury | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I got an ankle sprain about a month back. After consulting with my orthopedic Doctor, i got a ...
A: The ankle is a very complex area and after a sprain like you suffered it can take some time to heal ...
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| Hip Pain in 29 yr old female | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I work out several times a day with my clients and do 30 minutes of cardio on the Elliptical 4-5 ...
A: Well it isn't skeletal thats for sure I suspect its simply muscle fascia inside the groin area which ...
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| warmth on side of butt after hip surgery | 1/16/2009 |
Q: i have been sitting for 8 hours and i have bent down to pick something up from the floor and now my ...
A: Edith, If you had dislocated your hip that was replaced you would no doubt know it. It would be ...
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| Knee paine | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I am 22 years old. I haven't played sports or been very active at all since elementary school. About ...
A: Renee If you went to a GP AKA a family doctor they will be of no help. have you been to an ...
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| thigh pain after hip replacement | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I had hip replacement in July. My hip is working great. The problem I am having is pain on the ...
A: The pain you are you are having for the most part is normal. I am sure you have had a check-up since ...
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| Achilles Injury | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I am a 34/F and approximately 10 years ago I ruptured my left achilles tendon playing basketball. I ...
A: i would continue to do what I suggested earlier with the heat then stretch. Could be a quadricep ...
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| Achilles Injury | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 34/F and approximately 10 years ago I ruptured my left achilles tendon playing basketball. I ...
A: Onyx, By not having done the rehab earlier after the surgery, I am sure the calf and the ...
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| severe upper arm fracture | 1/9/2009 |
Q: you advice would be much appreciated. Over 7 weeks ago I broke my upper left arm resulting in a ...
A: It is not unheard of that when a fracture occurs like you have suffered that an area is slow to ...
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| sore feet after walking | 1/8/2009 |
Q: Richard I am 50 in good general health no issues. I have always been active physicaly and enjoy ...
A: Well I would not go as far as to say you are to old though running can be rough on our bodies over ...
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| Pain 2 years post THR | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Recently, I have began to experience intermittent pain in my femur ranging from just above the knee ...
A: Rick, If the surgeon who replaced the hip has x-rayed the hip and sees no changes in the ...
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| hip surgery with pins | 1/6/2009 |
Q: My mother (86) had hip surgery with pins 3 months ago. She still has a lot of pain. Her surgeon told ...
A: Yes the surgeon can only determine with x-rays that the pins are fine and that the surrounding bone ...
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| unstable loose knees | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I've been drumming for 6 months using wronge foot technique, and its left both my knees feeling very ...
A: Bobby, I do not think you have a torn ligament from what you are describing BUT if you have ...
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| knee crepitus evolution | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I had ACL replacement surgery in spring '07 using a quadriceps tendon autograft. All's ok except ...
A: G.M. The crepitus sound may be with you for some time if not permanently. That sound though it may ...
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| recliner height | 12/26/2008 |
Q: I am scheduled for THR in Feb. My plan is to purchase a recliner for use when I get home since my ...
A: Good luck with the surgery first of all. THRs have come a long way over the years and you should ...
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| 2 year post total hip replacement | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My name is donny and I am 31 years of age and I had a total hip replacement about 2 years ago. For ...
A: Donny, After two years and still having pain I am not sure its the hip itself. How extensive was ...
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| about a lifted toe nail, please help | 12/18/2008 |
Q: i wasnt sure who to ask but i had a concern, about 2 weeks ago someone kicked my foot and my nail ...
A: Michael, It sounds to me its in the healing process. The green color you see is dried blood ...
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| Will an ultrasound dectect hip dysplasia? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I tried asking this question in the pediatrics section, and the Doctor there suggested I ask an ...
A: I am not a doctor. I am a physical therapist. This is something that is out of my area of expertise. ...
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| exercising without aggravating my knee | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I'm 15, and about 2 years ago, I took a fall down a flight of stairs, landing on my knee. I did the ...
A: Cassara, First stay away from the running if you can as that will only cause more problems. I would ...
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| HIP LABRAL TEAR | 11/8/2008 |
Q: July of this year I had surgery for my hip labral tear. Now recently i get hip pain and weakness in ...
A: Anna, Go back to the doctor and have them check it out if he/she is not aware of your recent ...
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| hip replacement | 11/6/2008 |
Q: 5 yrs ago I had hip replacement surgery,my hip aches all the time and I walk with a limp. I was told ...
A: Foster, well it could be scar tissue that would not be the first time I have seen this before. ...
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| twisted ankle | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I twisted my ankle about a week ago. Even though I heard and felt popping, I had no real pain at ...
A: Kim, The good sign is you can put your weight on it and walk. The ankle is a delicate area in that ...
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| acl re-tear | 11/5/2008 |
Q: i was playign football and was tackled from behind. I heard a crack and was in average pain. The ...
A: Luke, Of course the only way to confirm that is to have it checked out by the ortho doctor. If you ...
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| Keen Pain | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I’m a 21 year old male, experiencing pain and numbness (pins and needles) in my Right knee. The pain ...
A: Moses, Your awful young to be having those types of problems with the right knee. Due to the fact ...
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| ANKLE | 11/2/2008 |
Q: 17 years ago my leg got pinned between the dock and the boat. the distal tibia plafond and fibular ...
A: Lorry, I am not aware of any particular surgery other then the possibility of having sometime in ...
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| THR 6/6/2007 accident | 10/30/2008 |
Q: Is there a test to see if the parts used in my surgery are the wrong size? If so, can you list the ...
A: Candice, I do not know of any test out there that can tell you if the parts used are the wrong ...
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| Chondylosis & Necrosis in 16 year old | 10/30/2008 |
Q: We discovered a question that was asked of you on 11/16/2007. The 16 year old boy from Green Bay,WI ...
A: Judy, I do not have the contact information for the family in question. Right now I do not have ...
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| Knee swelling and pain | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I slipped and fell back on my feet, bending my knee in and my lower leg outward ...
A: Susan, Thanks for the question. I am first of all sorry to hear about your mishap. Now, to answer ...
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| ankle | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i work on my feet most of the time will this effect my work once they have healed and the pins have ...
A: Chris, Initially there may be some swelling and discomfort if standing too long at one time. I am ...
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| Knee problems | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 27 year old female, who had a knee injury in 1999. have had arthroscopy, lateral release and ...
A: Nadia, Sounds like you have had some extensive work on that knee. I would be sure that I have spoken ...
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| Lateral release knee - 5 weeks post op | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I had my lateral release 5 weeks ago. And I am concerned about two things: 1. Is it normal that I ...
A: Nadia, To answer your first question it not unusual for their to still be some pain and ...
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| Broken Humerus/shoulder dislocated | 10/25/2008 |
Q: My 66 year old mother that suffers from osteoporosis..she has previously fallen twice in the last 5 ...
A: The X-ray will now determine what has to be done. The fact that she was sent home says to me that ...
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| Knee pain: MRI shows nothing | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I had a menicus tear in May 2008 in which my doctor "cleaned it up" through arthroscopy. I have had ...
A: I am sorry to hear about this problem you are having. it can be very frustrating no doubt. Now as ...
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| Hip replcement surgery | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 29 yrs old married 2 months back & settled with my husband in Japan. My husband however is in ...
A: First please do not allow yourself to get stressed out about the hip replacement. You will find you ...
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| recovery after hip replacement | 10/21/2008 |
Q: How long before I can bend over to put my socks on without an aid? Ride my bike? Golf? Dance the ...
A: Chris, I am not sure what your surgeon or physical therapist may have told you but for the most ...
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| Husbands Hip Replacement part of a recall | 10/20/2008 |
Q: We just learned through a law firm that my husbands hip is indeed part of a recall by the ...
A: What I would try and do is make sure the doctor that did the the surgeries did in fact know there ...
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| Femur Bone Bruise? | 10/19/2008 |
Q: Female,40: While trail riding on my dirtbike yesturday I took a bad spill which threw me into rock ...
A: Jayne, If you haven't done it yet please ice it down for 30 minutes and elevate the leg. This can ...
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| loss of feeling in thumb | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I had surgery to repair constant pain in my hand and a tendon release/repair was done..no pain but ...
A: Jinja, Thanks for the question. I can tell you this, it may be to early to tell if it will come ...
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| Calf Pain - Referred by knee? | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I'm currently having pain in my calf, mainly the outside to middle part. It feels week and as if ...
A: Frank, That is a question we all have tp go through and ponder for awhile. most surgeons will ...
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| Calf Pain - Referred by knee? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I'm currently having pain in my calf, mainly the outside to middle part. It feels week and as if ...
A: First yes, the knee can and will refer pain to the calf muscle. Its not uncommon because as your ...
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| Knee Problems | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Richard, I am a 30yr old male and have had issues with my knee for as long as I can recall which ...
A: Are knees though well protected by surrounding muscles and four ligaments can cause us problems ...
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| Knee | 10/14/2008 |
Q: Back in 2005, I fell with all my weight on my right knee on concrete. It swoll up a great deal and ...
A: Yes it very well could be. The knee is a funny joint and there always can be other associated ...
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| Knee " clicks " after injury | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Back in 2005, I fell with all my weight on my right knee on concrete. It swoll up a great deal and ...
A: After two years there could no doubt be some arthritis in the knee joint. Any time you suffer an ...
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| hip replacement | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I am 49,70lbs. over weight and need a hip replacement. How long should I expect for recovery, I am a ...
A: expect recovery any where from 6-10 weeks. most patients i see however are ready to go back to work ...
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| Can't lift left arm! | 10/6/2008 |
Q: For the last week or so, I have been having an ache in my upper left arm when trying to raise it. ...
A: I would suggest if you do not see improvement within a couple of days I would get to an orthopedist ...
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| Basel Joint replacement surgery aftermass | 10/6/2008 |
Q: April 15, 08 I had total basel joint surgery by Dr Michael E. Leit in Rochester, NY. At the same ...
A: Not having all your strength back after 6 months is not uncommon depending on the amount of damage ...
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| dis lockation of hand | 10/5/2008 |
Q: my right hand was dislocketed before 3 months there was 3 fracture very small piece ..so no ...
A: I suggest you go back and talk to your doctor/orthopedic doctor. They may suggest physical therapy ...
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| Wrist | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I don't know if you are the right person to go to but I will try. We went to the Industrial ...
A: Trevor, thanks for the question. Sorry to hear about the accident. I would suggest from what you ...
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| tibial osteotomy | 9/25/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me what the typical recovery time is for removal of hardware from a high ...
A: I feel personally that its more allowing the incision to heal and getting the ROM as you indicated. ...
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| Strange Wrists | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old and have had strange unexplained problems with my wrists! They 'go out' several ...
A: This does sound like a problem with your muscle flexor and extensor strength surrounding your wrist. ...
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| TENAGE HIP REPLACEMENT | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I read your reply to Lisa regarding her 16 year old sons total hip replacement. I have a 17 year ...
A: and thanks for the question. No doubt its highly unusual for someone as young as your daughter to ...
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| shoulder injury | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I was playing football yesterday, mostly catching the ball during the game but at the end played a ...
A: Well if you can move the shoulder in the directions you listed without pain I would rule out a ...
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| fluid buildup on knee after dislocation of patella | 9/20/2008 |
Q: My son dislocated his knee on Sept 1,in a football game he had the knee drained 3 times so far ...
A: If the knee itself were dislocated that would have been quite an event as there is generally ...
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| FEMURS | 9/19/2008 |
Q: MY 7 YR OLD WAS HIT BY A CAR A YEAR AGO 0N 9 22 08. HE BROKEN HIS FEMUR AND HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO ...
A: It can take quite a while for a femur fracture to heal. There is always some muscle wasting in the ...
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| Stiff knee after hip replacem,ent | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I wrote before ,I still have right stiff knee, actually doesnt bend over 90 five yrs out of TKR ...
A: Susan, I understand now regarding the knee flexion issue, Thank You. I do not feel the hip has ...
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| Stiff knee after hip replacem,ent | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I wrote before ,I still have right stiff knee, actually doesnt bend over 90 five yrs out of TKR ...
A: There could several reasons why the knee does not have the mobility it needs. Depending on how far ...
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| fluid not in joint after surgery | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I have a question concerning my second hip replacement. The first operation done in 08/07 was a ...
A: Our bodies produce a fluid around each our joints called synovial fluid. It is our bodies way of ...
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| AVN in 14 yr old after hip fracture | 9/12/2008 |
Q: Nine months after my son fractured the elbow of his femur he was diagnosed with avascular necrosis ...
A: I would look for another opinion as well. I have not heard of AV improving in other words 80% of the ...
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| Transient hip pain after bi lateral hip replacement | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I had bi lateral hip replacement the first one a year ago. After three days in a row, with walking ...
A: Depending on when the right knee TKR was completed its not unusal for tightness or some swelling in ...
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| very old fractures | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Just for some background info, when I was a child my parents were very abusive. I know that I ended ...
A: If there where fractures with the jaw or wrist an x-ray will show were there is an abundance of ...
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| complications due to swelling at cast removal | 9/7/2008 |
Q: facts: 1.52 yr old active adult 2.fell ice skating-broke wrist 3.immediate ice application, ...
A: I suspect with the details you gave us that the swelling could have been better managed. Its not ...
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| broken rt. humerus | 9/3/2008 |
Q: This past June I was involved in a motorcycle accident in which my humerus was broken off near the ...
A: The shoulder and is funny joint and what I mean by that is it takes alot of work to get it back up ...
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| Hip Replacement | 9/2/2008 |
Q: My total left hip replacement was 26th June 2008, I am unable to lift my leg when lying down, nor ...
A: I would like think that you would be able to complete a straight leg lift by now. How much physical ...
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| regarding backpain | 9/2/2008 |
Q: my uncle has been suffering from backpain along with numbness in feet, he has been advised for MR ...
A: First of all I will always recommended that he try Physical therapy or some other type of ...
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| right knee pain | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My name is Luke, i am 15 and a junior in high school. i had knee surgery on my right knee acl last ...
A: It sounds like you could have a case of tendonitis in the knee that is just a hunch however. ACL ...
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| Muscles after hip replacement | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I had a bilateral hip replacement three months apart from one another, I also have a knee ...
A: I see a lot of THR and TKR here in Florida they are popular here. I can tell you this you have had ...
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