The xray and MRI indicated fracture but the bone scan said no fracture. The injury got much better (I was able to wearing running shoes) in Mar 2009. I went on vacation, walked too much and have not recovered.
I have developped a constant swelling in my left foot. In the summer, when I take a hot shower or just when I wake up, my foot becomes red and swollen. It has evolved to the point that both my feet and hands have this condition. My injured foot is worse.
Hello. I was hit by a car in late March and broke my left tibia. Surgery was performed and I had a rod inserted just below the knee to the shin. I just had my three month follow up examination and the fracture still hasn't healed. I've been diligent with my physical therapy and I have full flexibility in the leg. I can bend the leg at the knee and I can fully extend it. I can put weight on the leg and the doctor no longer requires me to wear the surgical boot.
I have been on Forteo daily injections for 1 year and I have experienced considerable joint pains which did not exist prior to treatment. My left hip and knee, my right knee and my hands have been getting worse each month. Has anyone else experienced similar reactions?
My doctor told me that I have Osteoporosis and wants me to try Forteo an injection for two years. Has anyone tried this drug and what were your side effects, if any. I don't want to make my stomach problems worse than there already are.
Hi. I have a broken sesamoid in my right foot. It was caused by a kickboxing accident about 14 months ago (summer 2019). The initial x-ray I had didn't pick up the fracture and it was diagnosed by a recent MRI (October 2020).
I'm currently wearing a walking fracture boot and have been told to wear it for 6 weeks. I've been wearing it for a week, but still get pain and clicking in the big toe joint.
I have severe osteoporosis and am trying to take Forteo. I started out with half dose and have worked up to a full dose. The full dose 2 days in a row was disabling. My doctor suggested every other day. So I let the previous trial work its way out of my system for 5 days and tried another full dose. This is three days after the dose and I am weaker each day. I move in slow motion. My doctor is puzzled. Anyone had a similar experience?
Just was informed that I have osteoporosis. My doctor wants me to use Forteo, an injection that you use for two years.
Usually 6-8 but not uncommon for this to take 3 months to see healing. Remmeber that x-ray healing lags behind actual healing because first the body puts cartilage like substance and then bone grows overtop. I'd go off your pain and symptoms but it's good to get interval x-rays to make sure that fracture isn't gapping a bunch.
Well yes, lack of female hormones post hysterectomy may be associated with slow/ decreased ossification which may sow the process of fracture healing. However though it may play a role, it is not a major factor if compensated with a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle. You may like to discuss this in detail with your treating doctor.
Hope this information helps.
Take care!
Post traumatic headaches are commonly observed in patients with trauma or injury to the head. It is good that the maxillary sinus fracture is healing nicely and that you are being closely monitored by an opthalmologist. The headache may be managed by pain medications and relaxation techniques like biofeedback therapy. This may occur weeks to even months after the injury. Take care and do keep us posted.
2) Will reducing smoking to 3 cigarettes a day from 25 per day promote improved fracture healing or do I need to stop completely to improve my chances of union?
3) Has anyone ever experiences a delayed or non-union of the bone (particularly humerus) and if so what actions did you take? Did you have surgery? Did it heal on it's own eventually? If surgery, how was your outcome and recovery (down) time like?
Thank you for your reply!
The application of a cast means that immobilization of the limb is required till the time the cast is removed, to promote healing of the fracture which may take 4-6 weeks. Trying to move the limb unnecessarily may cause fracture displacement and improper healing. Casting does not heal the fracture immediately but just provides support and immobilization required for natural healing.
I am a 46 yr old female in good health. I recently fell on a slippery floor and put both my arms down behind me to catch myself. The result was a double wrist fracture. It's been seven months, and it still hurts daily; sometimes radiating all the way past my elbow. I have limited range of motion and when I sit a certain way and hold my arms in my lap, my first two fingers on that hand start to go numb. I;ve not had any physical therapy except the exercises I was told to do at home.
Therefore, it is not uncommon to experience som displacement in a fracture that was initially non-displaced. Fracture healing withe clavicle is dependant upon the degree of displacement, but most fractures heal without the need for significant intervention. However, surgical treatment of clavical fractures is gaining popularity to eliminate the diability time, which can be considerable, and to give a more reliable result.
closed reduction with 6 wk in a longleg cast; serial biweekly radiographs to rule out displacement. Cast (long or short) until healed (usually ≥12 wk in adults). I hope this helps.
Recent x-rays showed that the bone was not healing. My consultant seemed suprised as I am a young and healthy non-smoker. I have been partial weight bearing on crutches for the last 2 month and doing well in physio. They suggested that I have the bottom screw in my knee removed, which I am due to have done in 2 weeks. Please can you advise me if this operation is generally successful in promoting bone growth?
It is important to not to bear weight on the injured limb to prevent non healing. Periodic X-rays may be needed to ensure that the bone remains aligned and is healing properly.
Any misalignment can cause permanent deformity in the limb, also in case of requirement of surgery due to infection, non healing or misalignment, continuous monitoring is required.
Best.
In addition, he pointed out that the lower fibula fracture showed no callus either, and since the top break was healing well that it was likely just the break's location slowing the healing progress. It is worth noting that the fracture alignment has remained good on all xrays since post op, and I do know that accepted wisdom is that the farther down the tibia you go, the longer it is likely to take to heal.
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