Quitting smoking improves healing after fracture surgeryby
Dr. John Z.fractureheal more quickly and experience fewer postop complications than patients who continue to smoke during the healing process, according to a study published in the June 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint...
Is That a Root Fracture?by
Dr. Jason Hales
Large J-shaped lesions are often associated with vertical root fractures. This tooth was asymptomatic to percussion, non responsive to thermal testing and surprisingly normal to probing. Diagnosis...
Vertical Root Fractureby
Dr. Jason Hales
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J-shaped lesions are often indicative of a VRF. **however large, non-fractured, endodontic lesions...
Vertical root fracture (VRF) can be one of the most challenging parts of endodontic diagnosis...
Stress Fracture Updateby
Amy T.
Today was my follow up for the stress fracture(s). I was excited and hesitant because... about it and after getting over her initial non-tactfulness of "yeah, it was probably the smoking, the birth control...
How to prevent a “Zsa Zsa” fall, hip fractureby
Dr. John Z.
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• Replace satiny bed sheets with products made of non-slippery material; i.e. wool or cotton... on automatically.
• Put non-slip treads on each bare-wood step.
• Consider adding rails to the bed to prevent...
Inside the Tour: Is Levi Leipheimer's fractured wrist a season ender?by
Roman M.
, there is an above average chance he has a displaced fracture and the bone will not heal. Even if it does heal, the healing... cyclists put moderately severe loads on their wrists, let' s hope that Levi' s fractureheals in four or...
Hip Fracture Usually Requires Hip Replacementby
Dr. Gabe M.
dies. To prevent this from happening, fractures of the ball or neck of the hip bone are usually treated.... As I reported last week, even non-impact exercises such as swimming and cycling increase calcium absorption...
Fracture dancingby
Stuart G.
on the basis of a few key elements; photophobia, non-blanching rash, vomiting, neck pain and headache...
New Treatment for Broken Bones, Using Stem Cells (Osteoblasts)
. One way is to splint or cast the bone and wait for it to heal on it's own, or if the fracture... (iliac crest) to fill the non union portion of the fracture. All of these approaches, aside from casting... and then they extract and collect the bone with a drilling device. This approach has to heal just like the fracture...crap
My sister is having her leg amputated today (Nov. 4).
This is due to 3 fractures that won't heal. About how long will she be in the hospital, & how long for healing to take place? She's 78 but has no diabetes or heart problems, & has been in a nursing home for 5+ years due to this leg where she's had cancer. They have a physical therapist...crap
Is doing an elyptical bad for stress fractures?
I had stress fractures in both of my shins. Eventually they healed in my right leg...-Fri for about 30 minutes and interval resistances, my question is, is that bad for my stress fractures? I can feel that they have gotten better but they're not fully healed.
Malone5...crap
Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures
There are two procedures available to repair various types of compression fractures of the spine....
Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are the most common osteoporotic fracture. Low bone density and previous fractures increase VCF's by seventy percent. VCF's are common among breast, lung and prostate...crap
my mother has three fractures that do not heal.
my mother has three fractures that do not heal, hip, above knee joint and ulna. her BMD score few years was -3.5 she started taking calcium 1000mg vit D and ostevalin .now her BMD shows a score of -0.4. we have started forteo for last two days. please advice.
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New Drugs for PEP?/ and side effects
effects, you could consider a switch. My personal preference would be to switch to Intellence, the new non... in the same class as Sustiva (non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor) has recently been FDA approved. It...crap
Should I have withdrawal after taking percocet for 3 yrs
7 surgeries for broken wrists the refused to heal properly - severenerve damage in my left (dominant) hand/wrist .. makes doing normal daily everyday things almost imposbile .. I have tried on several occasions to go without pain meds - DIDN'T WORK - After 3days MAX I could stand it - went back to me meds...crap
I want to know how people felt after taking Reclast for Osteoprosis
I am 53 years old and have very bad Osteoprosis. I fractured my heal this year, just taking a long walk. I am considering taking the Reclast injection. Can anyone who has taken Reclast let me know how it made them feel afterwards. Will they take it again next year? Thanks Deb
Deb Scottcrap
Losing in love but will not let this world take me down.
Butterfly
I'd like to say I've healed but it hasn't happened yet
I'm struggling to rise above the pain, the broken pieces and regret
I'm falling hard instead of soaring above the clouds of rejection
Longing to clear my mind, and see my true reflection
Though all I see is your eyes, your smile...crap