Can a malaligned fractured humerus bone to heal on its own?
Hello doctor,
Three and a half months ago, I fractured my humerus in a car accident. When I went to the hospital I had my arm put into a sling. Since then I have been going back to the hospital every three to four weeks for x-rays, what concerns me is that my doctors seem extremely unsure what to do because my arm has healed in an awkward way. They keep saying I should leave it for a few months but I cannot see how it will ever mend properly. I insisted strongly that they put me on the waiting list to have the bone replaced and have pins put in it, but they said it might not be worth the risk. I want to know what other professional opinions so I can make a more informed decision. I have posted a picture of the x-ray.
23 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Why does my friend have numbness after hemilaminectomy surgery?
Hello doctor,
I am inquiring for a friend who underwent L4 - L5 hemilaminectomy surgery. He is recovering except for the persistent numbness, pins and needles and swelling in his left foot. It is more pronounced in the afternoon to evening. He is a teacher by profession. He has reported this to his doctor, but his doctor has no answer to the numbness, and just asked him to report to him every now and then and wait for complete recovery. This is why we are reaching out at least to get an opinion or advice what could the symptoms be. Is it normal and how long will he have this? Meantime, what can he do to ease the symptoms? Many thanks.
26 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Can balancing issue occur due to vestibular lesion or cervical myelopathy?
Hi doctor,
I am a 45 year old male. My weight is 211.41 Pounds and height is 6 feet. I have severe sleep apnea and minor CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) with hypertension. I am facing problems of imbalance and lightheadedness. This started some six months back. Then, I was diagnosed with an uncompensated vestibular lesion. After a while, the symptoms improved. But now, again for the last two to three weeks the symptoms have become more pronounced. I feel unbalanced while standing and I cannot easily stand in a queue. Once I start walking it improves. I also feel lightheaded from time to time. The feeling is not of vertigo, but rather a feeling that I might faint, though I have not actually fainted. This feeling comes on at any time, even while sitting down. My doctor, a spine specialist, on examination noted Romberg positive, Hoffman positive and DTR ++(Deep tendon Reflexes) exaggerated reflexes. He advised me to have a cervical spine MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). I have taken an MRI and the report is attached herewith. What does the MRI reveal? It is mentioned as moderate cervical cord compression with myelopathic changes. How serious is this? What would be the treatment and prognosis? Is this cord compression the cause of my imbalance and lightheadedness? I also feel breathless on exertion like bending down. Can this be related to the above? I had an angiogram recently which shows only minor artery disease and I am currently on medication for the same. Thank you.
18 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Why do I hear clicking sound only when I twist my knee?
Hello doctor,
I am a 25-year-old and a triathlete. three months ago, I suffered from knee pain. The doctor checked the McMurray test, and the Apley grind test result was negative. Only when I twist (rotate) my knee I hear some clicking or popping sound. I took MRI and the result was shown an anterior horn of the lateral meniscus. It is a very small tear. But, my symptoms are matching with patellofemoral compression syndrome. I am really confused. I am having Glucosamine and fish oil at present. I have attached my MRI report for your reference. Now I am doing swimming and simple knee-strengthening exercises. After two months of rest, I feel free when running continuously. When I rotate my knee, I hear a clicking or popping sound and no pain. I ran for 10 days and feel pain at the top of the knee cap. Would you recommend surgery or it will cure naturally? And can I do cycling? Does cycling affect the meniscus? Please suggest.
14 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
What is the issue with my upper back?
Hello doctor,
I am suffering from lower back pain for the past five months. After going through physiotherapy and other exercises, I feel better. Now, I have developed upper back and shoulder pain too. I think it is because of the exercise I did before. I have attached my MRI of lower back, C-spine and shoulder x-ray for your reference. Kindly let me know what needs to be done to reduce the pain, as I am just taking pain killers. Now my main concern is regarding upper back and shoulder pain. Please help. Thank you.
06 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
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