Bone, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 47

DEXA bone mineral density: spinal T-score -1.8, bilateral femoral T-score -2.2? Your questions: Currently taking medications include LEEYO (Escitalopram) 10mg, Doxepin 25mg *2, LYRICA 75mg *2, Metformin 500mg, Tamsulosin 0.2mg, Ativan 0.5mg *4, Zolpidem *2 at bedtime (all taken l...

The DEXA scan shows a worst T-score of -1.8 for the spine and a worst T-score of -2.2 for both femurs? Currently, I am taking the following medications: LEEYO (Escitalopram) 10mg, Doxepin 25mg twice daily, Lyrica 75mg twice daily, Metformin 500mg, Tamsulosin 0.2mg, Ativan 0.5mg f...

DEXA (DXA) bone mineral density results show a T-score of -1.8 for the spine and a T-score of -2.2 for both femurs? Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) bone mineral density examination results show a T-score of -1.8 for the spine and -2.2 for both femurs. This examination was...

Inquiry about the bones of the foot? Hello Doctor, today while I was cleaning at home, I was trying to reach a higher place and jumped a bit to see and wipe it down. After I jumped down, the bones in the front of my foot started to hurt, but the pain went away after about an hour...

Swollen and painful finger joints that cannot bend? Hello Doctor: Three days ago, I felt stiffness (a clicking sensation) in the joints of my left index finger (the distal and middle joints), which was different from the normal movement of my other finger joints. I used to occasi...

Growth plate fusion? Hello, doctor. I am a high school sophomore. Recently, I had an X-ray of my growth plates, and the doctor said that my growth plates are almost fused, making it very difficult for me to grow taller. However, if I do pull-ups every day and supplement with prot...

There is a small bony prominence on the left clavicle, while the right clavicle does not have this feature? Why is the bone on the left side below the neck particularly prominent? Is it due to lymph nodes or a developmental abnormality? What can be done to improve this?

After a fracture, experiencing a tingling sensation in the affected area after slight movement? Hello Doctor, my right ankle was fractured last October due to a fall from a height. At that time, I had a plate inserted and needed to rely on a walker to move around. In January of t...

After finger surgery, there is a bone protrusion and the nail is not growing back? Around January, I underwent surgery on my ring finger's first phalanx due to a neuroma. Now, there is a slight protrusion on the back of the first phalanx where it connects to the nail, and th...

Artificial joint Hello, Doctor! My mother had a hip replacement on her right leg six months ago, but now the angles of her legs are different. The leg with the artificial hip has an external rotation of about 140 to 150 degrees. A week after the surgery, she experienced significa...

Ulnar bone of the wrist One day I noticed that the bone in my wrist was protruding. I went to see a chiropractor who said that the bone was misaligned and needed to be corrected. Later, since it wasn't painful, I didn't pay much attention to it. However, I recently noti...

Femoral fracture Hello, doctor! I had a car accident on February 14th and fractured both of my femurs. My right leg is more severely injured with three fractures, while my left leg has two. I have been able to get out of bed and use crutches to go to the bathroom. However, on Mar...

Development of Human Cartilage Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask. 1. At what age does the development of human cartilage typically stop? 2. I understand that once the growth plates close, the development of hard bone ceases. Does this mean that after the completion of...

Developmental issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask when the thickness of human cartilage stops increasing. I have read articles stating that the thickness of cartilage does not change after birth; it only widens and expands with the growth of bone, maintaining a balance of w...

L5-S1 vertebral arch fracture has been surgically treated? Hello Doctor, I underwent L5-S1 spinal fusion and internal fixation surgery due to a vertebral fracture at the end of last year. It has been three months since the surgery, and during my follow-up X-ray, it was found that...

Growth plate fracture Hello, I recently fractured my tibia near the knee while playing basketball. Is it normal for my knee to get stuck when bending? It has been one month since my surgery.

Cervical spine impact pain issues? Hello, Doctor. In mid-December 2019, I performed a backflip catch during a cheerleading competition, and my cervical spine directly hit the ground. At that moment, I experienced symptoms such as chest tightness and nausea. Due to the neck pain, ...

Bone spur issues? Hello, doctor. I often experience stiffness in my head while using the computer, and I have a habit of turning my head to relax my neck. Will this cause bone spurs in my neck and lead to a shortening of the neck? Thank you.

Open fractures of the tibia and fibula, and when one can resume walking, as well as the potential for long-term complications? I would like to ask the doctor about my condition. I suffered an open fracture of the left tibia and fibula due to a car accident, and I also underwent a...

Knee loss of temperature sensation due to car accident injury? I previously sustained a knee injury from a car accident and had an X-ray taken. The emergency physician indicated that there was no bone damage. It has been over three months, and I experience pressure and pain in my...