Medical Advice on "Orthopedics and Traumatology"

Does an expired pain relief spray cause intolerance?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Sometimes the sprays contain Capsaicin or Menthol, which can irritate the skin that can become uncomfortable. Apply a different gel or spray that does not have the above mentioned components. If that does not work, apply ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How long does it take to heal a sprained finger?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As long as it is just a sprain, you can remove the splint to wash your finger and even take the finger out of the splint at night but keeping it on is preferable. Also, if there is no fracture, then it will be better to...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

What are the causes of thigh pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). There is nothing to panic at the moment. I suggest you apply ice pack to the affected area and take painkillers like tablet Paracetamol. I ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Can slight deviation in the right ulnar nerve cause muscle twitching?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.A comprehensive clinical examination is critical because fasciculation would be a grave sign only when it is accompanied by weakness, atrophy, or clinical signs of upper motor neuron involve...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Seyedaidin Sajedi

What is the reason for pain in the knee and thigh?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have an injury to the knee that most likely caused the changes to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial meniscus. You, however, do not mention any such event. With these ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Why is the wound on my leg taking so long to heal?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, it is epithelializing, and you can allow it to heal by secondary intention. It is shallow, and there does not seem to be a lot of exudates. Yes, there is some yellow slough, but that ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

How to relieve knee pain due to sudden jerk while playing football?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The knee may be fine, and there is only a grade 1 or 2 strain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). If you do not have knee joint swelling, the knee does not buckle or give way, and you feel...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Can iron deficiency anemia cause hand pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get the correct tests done, apart from a complete blood count (CBC), which in your case is grossly normal and has microcytic red blood cells (RBC), suggesting iron deficiency. You must get erythrocyte sedime...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Can I move if I have a fracture in the ankle?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you can walk, it is unlikely that you have a significant injury to the lateral malleolus. The primary indicator of a fracture is an inability to walk, massive swelling, and bruising over the outer ankle. However, you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Can I wear crepe bandages while sleeping?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can wear it at night but make sure that it is not too tight and that the fingers do not swell. Keep making a fist, and preferably do not apply ointment underneath the crepe bandage. Take the bandage off du...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash