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Maria N. PHILADELPHIA, California
I play college Ultimate at Univ of Penn. I am a runner but am recovering from 3 fractures in my... More
melanie faith California
Diagnosed w/post traumatic fibro after car accident. I believe it's chronic myofascial pain... More
AnaRae California
I'm recovering from a fractured ankle and like to take pictures.
Gracie Chandler, Arizona
HI. I am a 49 yr old mother of 2 grown children. Diagnosed with MS in 1997. I have been treated... More

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A Penile Fracture, caused by blunt trauma injury can be extremely painful and one... penis may be neeeded. If  Left untreated, a penis fracture may result in deformity of the penis or...
A Penis Fracture, caused by blunt trauma injury can be extremely painful and one may never recover.... If  Left untreated, a penis fracture may result in deformity of the penis or the inability to have or...
How can I prevent stress fractures? by Dr. Gabe M. Medical Doctor Stress fractures, small cracks on the surface of the bones, usually start out as a minor..., but usually she ignores the pain and develops a full- blown stress fracture that hurts all the time. She now has to avoid...
Stress Fractures by Greg Katz Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven as seen by those who are athletes the stress fracture is minute, but can have a huge impact on their performance.  What we know... it will eventually give out from the pressure.  A stress fracture may be small, but it’s impact can be huge...
More than 95% of hip fractures a ... by My Elder Advocate Patient Expert More than 95% of hip fractures among adults ages 65 and older are caused by falls. These injuries can cause severe health problems and lead to reduced quality of life and premature death.
Paucis Verbis card: Ankle fractures by Michelle Lin Medical Doctor ¿Hablas Inglés? 你讲英语? هل تتحدث الانكليزية Ankle fractures are a common injury diagnosed... in consulting the orthopedist over the phone. One ankle fracture classification system that our orthopedists...
Hormones, Osteoporosis, and Hip Fractures by Candice Lane, M.D. by Dr. Candice L. Medical Doctor   Elderly women are at greater risk of death after a hip fracture than after breast cancer...PH,   at the University of Pittsburgh. The death rate was 48.1% after a hip fracture versus 25.1% after a breast cancer...
Osteporosis Drugs Cause Spontaneous Fractures by Jeffrey Dach MD Medical Doctor Spontaneous Mid Femur Fractures on Bisphosphonates Dr. Odvina's 2005 report of spontaneous femur fractures in women on fosamax raises questions about the entire class of bisphosphonate drugs.  This report...
Fractured coccyx by Susan .. Patient Expert now i know why iwas in so much pain this weekend. fractured my coccyx. Does that mean I am a pain in the ass?? I had taken this post down, but someone wanted to see it, so, I"ts up. It OK...
Inside the Tour: Is Levi Leipheimer's fractured wrist a season ender? by Roman M. Patient Expert fractured right wrist suffered in a late race crash in stage 12, the Astana rider from Santa Rosa, Ca... fractures of the wrist can be nasty, This particular wristbone is very small but an important "hinge...

Causes of EXTREMITY(IES) FRACTURE RECENT HX

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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
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vertebral fractures
What can be done about fractures, esp. vertebral fractures? Naomi Willettscrap

when some things arent a problem
since comming here in 04, i have just realized how insignificant a broken bone and say broken carcrap

vertebral fractures
Just saw this interesting study in a Chilean medical journal (the abstract is in English) about how common vertebral fractures are in postmenopausal women, along with osteoporosis and Vitamin D deficiency. Interestingly, more than half the women with fractures didn't have osteoporosis according to their bone...crap

One day post-op after sling surgery and my incontinence seems the same as before. Is this normal?
In addition, I am post one year after having a fractured pelvis and do have a bar from my right hip to the pubic bone.  But my incontinence has been getting progressively worse over the course of this year.  That is why I waited to have surgery.  My MD said that the bar on pubic bone does not matter...crap

Elderly mothers anxiety seems worse even tho taking ativan, what else is available?
91 year old mother, fractured pelvis, very nervous, constant need to use bathroom, started her on Ativan about a month ago, seemed to help but now Mother is in rehab at a nursing home and her anxiety has increased dramatically. She won't sit still even tho her legs will not hold her up. Aides are aggravated...crap

Dosage, pill or injection?
I have had numerous fractures (pelvis, ribs and feet) over the past three years.  Currently I am taking Relafen 500 mg. 2X day) and Aredia Y injection every three months. I am 76 year old female in relative good health.  When not suffering with a fracture I am active in my home and yard. Mary Marshallcrap

Does Fosamax Cause Bone Fractures?
. I was just reading in the paper this morning that this drug was shown to cause bone fractures. Isn't this medication... report on hip fractures.   However, as you all know, osteoporosis is a very significant disease that can lead to fractures that can be debilitating as well as life threatening. In 2005...crap

help and info for my mom and I
My 75 year old mom is in the hospital recovering from a fractured wrist and arm. She lives with me. I am scared to leave her home alone, yet I can't afford private pay for in home services. Can the county help? I also need to talk with other people who have parents going through this disease...crap

What is Brittle Bone Syndrome?
; loss of height, and spinal curvature; •Early onset (pre-menopausal) of fragile fractures and abnormal...crap

im 35 and would like to have a baby in the next couple of years. Should I start taking Fosamax?
Was diagnosed 3 years ago with OP in my spine (no broken bones as of yet) but not given any treatcrap