Medical Advice on "Orthopedician and Traumatology"

What is the reason for ankle pain as per the MRI report?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your MRI (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there are arthritic changes seen in the jointbetween two small bones of the foot, that is, talus and navicular as well as in the posterior part of the tibi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sumit Chawla

What are the remedies for chronic ankle pain from a sprain nine years ago?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you get X-rays and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of your ankle done. Based on the information you provided, this could potentially be cartilage damage or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Is any chance of risk for spinal fracture if a plywood fell?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. It seems that you have suffered whiplash injuries. This is common following high energy impacts on the upper body. From the mechanism you described, it seems unlikely to ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Firas Arnaout

Why, even with braces, are my jammed fingers immobile?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you had direct injury to your ring finger two months back, and that you are not able to bend your finger even after two months. However, I need you to answer a few questions, So I can help you. What is yo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Saseendar. S

Can surgery be avoided for a small fracture in the thumb?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The need for surgery depends on the displacement and the width of the bone fragment. Kindly upload your X-rays so that I can give you an accurate advice. Regards.   View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Is immediate surgery needed for discoid meniscus in child?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern regarding surgical management and also, because of the fact there is no pain. Surgical management is indicated in case of symptomatic discoid meniscus and a popping or snapping sound is an indica...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sumit Chawla

Why do I feel a sensation of swollen and numb feet?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms suggest that you are having nerve pain. Nerve pain usually requires some special medications. So, I suggest tablet Pregabalin 75 mg twice daily in the morning and at night for 30 days before food. Continue...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

How to treat persistent swollen feet with plantar fasciitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not know what anti-inflammatory medicines you were taking, but you need to take the correct medicines and the main treatment of plantar fasciitis is stretching exercises. When the pain reduces, you have to do calf s...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Can a 62-year-old undergo joint replacement for both legs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Joint replacement surgery, increase the chance of thromboembolic events especially if you are immobilized after the surgery. My recommendation is to avoid the stress of second surgery and wait for a couple of mont...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sumit Chawla

How to treat an injured ankle that is swollen and painful?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned injury to the ankle region, which has been managed by you and your therapist. Essentially, if one is able to ambulate after an injury, this is usually a ligament injury and not involving the bones. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena