Is Dr. Titus a Hand Surgeon?

You may be having a health problem called arthritis in your leg. Arthritis attacks the joints and causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is when the cartilage, which protects the ends of your bones, wears out over time. To relieve the pain, you can learn some gentle movements, use hot and cold therapy, and take over-the-counter painkillers. 

A compression fracture i.e. a vertebral compression fracture is characterized by back pain
- patients are advised analgesic drugs, take rest wear brace.
- Acupuncture combined with medications produced positive outcomes in such patients which includes pain reduction, improved daily living activities of a patient.
Acupuncture analgesic points help in alleviating pain to a great extent. Local back points and the corresponding acupuncture points help to relax a patient to a great extent. 
- Acupuncture helps in improving bone strength, bone metabolism, bone mineral density.
Regular acupuncture sessions improves the quality of life of patients with compressed fracture.
Acupuncture sessions would be regular initially but can be reduced as per patients response and a scan after 3 months would be advised to discuss further course of action.

Yes they are both combination medications, such as the one you mentioned (oxycodone 5 mg with 325 mg of acetaminophen), are commonly prescribed for pain relief. 

Your knee pain could be due to ligament sprains or tears, tendonitis or a meniscal tear.. Its common cause of knee pain in young athletes often caused by overuse or repeated stress on the knee joint. It can cause pain around the kneecap that worsens with activities like jumping or squatting. Contact a specialist to get it checked thoruoghly. You need to rest your knee to avoid pain and activities that aggravate your symptoms. Try using ice packs or a cold compress for 10-15 minutes to help reduce pain and swelling.

Your arm probably doesn't fe­el good after the angiogram. The­ tendinitis flared up from the proce­dure. It causes aching in the bice­p area. Try applying ice packs and stretching ge­ntly. Also, give your arm a break. Consult the me­dical team if pain continues. They pe­rformed the angiogram, so they'll advise­ you properly.

YES, your FATHER can have a hip replacement surgery.. However, his weight and lung problems can increase the risk of complications during and after the surgery. He will need to work closely with his doctors to prepare for the surgery and manage his conditions. Losing weight and improving lung function before the surgery can help reduce the risk of complications and improve the outcome.. It is important that he follows his doctor's advice and instructions for a safe and successful surgery..

Spine pain after running is often caused by muscle strain due to overexertion. This happens when your muscles are stressed from running too hard. To relieve the pain, rest is very important. You can also apply ice to reduce swelling, and over-the-counter painkillers can help. To avoid this in the future, make sure to stretch properly before and after running.