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Female | 62

Elbow ORIF in Elderly with Arthritis

My mother is 62 years old and has had recently gone under ORIF for her elbow injury. She has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and also osteoporosis sue to her age. She takes hypertension medicine and controls pre-diabetes with diet. It's been 10 days since her surgery, she has a temporary plaster and we haven't got the x-ray yet. What are her chances of full recovery? Can there be any complications because of arthritis and how can we prevent those?

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Dr. Pramod Bhor

Joint Replacement Surgeon

Answered on 24th Sept '24

Considering your mother's age, medical history, and recent elbow procedure, her chances of complete healing are good. However, arthritis can sometimes slow down recovery. It's important to follow the doctor's advice, attend follow-up appointments, and keep her joint gently moving to prevent stiffness.

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Why does my Achilles tendon hurt?

Female | 28

Achilles tendon may hurt due to injury or overuse of the tendon. It connects to the calf muscle of the lower leg and your heel
bone. Usually occurs in runners who have increased the intensity or duration of their runs.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

I was having back pain since 1 year i visited orthopaedic i also did my MRI my reports were normal i completed the medication given by doctor.When i was on medication then i did not have pain and now the pain again has started once i was done with my medications. could it be nerve problem due to which i am facing pain?

Male | 27

Perhaps your backache is associated with nerve injury. I recommend that you see a neurologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment. They will perform further tests and establish what is causing your pain.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

I am a 16 year old male. Currently sick with Covid, had fever for three days, now all good, however still positive. Today out of nowhere I started to feel some heel pain when walking, on my outside right heel. And I noticed it was mainly when taking my foot off the ground. I did some tests and found out it was only when lifting my foot off a hard surface, but not a cushioned surface, that actually helped ease the pain. Now about 10 hours later, it's a constant pain that only temporarily eases if I push my foot really hard on a cushioned surface. It's a sharp pain. I had heel problems 6-7 years ago, tendinitis, completely different pain. And nothing since then. I tried Arnica, and Moment Ibuprofen about 50 minutes ago and nothing has helped.

Male | 16

Sharp pain in the heel should be treated by visiting an orthopedic specialist. This pain may result from different conditions, including plantar fasciitis Achilles tendonits stress fractures. Although OTC pain relievers may provide short-term relief, it is always advisable to consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 13th June '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Sir I am 50 yrs old man and gets pain in my bones specially in lower back and legs when I have to stand for long or climb stairs. Which test I should get performed before consulting your good self.

Male | 50

Before medical consultation with your doctor, there are a few tests that you can get like x-ray, bone density test, blood tests, MRI or CT scan. If you visit a doctor near you they can assist you with the tests that are important for you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

I am 30 female recently i fall down from activa and got bruises just wanted to know if it is infected or not

Female | 30

If you have any bruising and are worried about infection there are some things to look out for. An infected bruise may become more swollen, red, warm, or painful. If you notice these signs then it could be infected. Gently clean the bruise, apply a clean dressing, and keep an eye on it. If in doubt, get it looked at. 

Answered on 7th June '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

I have a problem with my lower waist for years now

Male | 18

Back pain comes and goe­s. But hurting for years is very bad. It might mean you have­ muscles that are tight or weak. Poor posture­ or not exercising can cause this proble­m. Also, sit and stand up straight. Going to a physical the­rapist can give you exercise­s to make it better.

Answered on 30th July '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Hi I had a Talus fracture , here is the below CT SCAN report. Please let me know if I can walk normally without pain like before. CT SCAN REPORT IMPRESSIONS :"age indeterminate undisplaced fracture of the dome of the talus with intra-articular extension to talotibial joint space"

Male | 40

What treatment is taken for the fracture 
pl detail

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

My left leg is paining a lot. Not even able to walk. Upper thighs, calf and ankle.

Male | 49

If the leg pain is so severe that affects walking then get it checked by an orthopedist as it could indicate a serious medical condition. Possible causes can be muscle strain, deep vein thrombosis, or nerve problems.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Hi I'm a 16 yo male and I have poor posture, I used to think that I have minor kyphosis , forward neck , rounded shoulders with scapular winging for which I had consulted a orthopedic doctor he told me to do spine and chest xray, After looking at the xray he told me that my posture is not seen as a deformity and it will cause no problems THE FINDINGS IN MY XRAY REPORT ARE ~Xray report of lumbo sacral spine (ap+lat) • sacralization of lumbar vertebra noted • straightening of lumbar curvature noted • reduced disc space noted between lumbar vertebrae ~Xray report of cervical spine (ap+lat) •Mild straightening of cervical curvature noted •bilateral cervical ribs noted •impression - cervical spondylosis ..........but I think due to my posture I get injuries while heavy workout and few months before I got injured while doing wide arm push up. The injury resulted in pain in shoulders for 3 days and a lower soilder for days until I watched a video on YT how to stretch to fix it.......how ever it was gone and now Im left with uneven collar bones at the chest due to which the mobility is different in both hands. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Male | 16

Hello
pl take some acupressure, cupping and moxa sessions
if you feel confident i would also suggest acupuncture which will give permanent cure for your problem. Take care

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

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