How to determine if an ankle is broken or just sprained?

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Question How to determine if an ankle is broken or just sprained? Answer The foot and ankle are complex parts of the body. Sometimes it is impossible to tell what the injury is without an X-ray or other tests, such as a bone scan or MRI (magnetic resonance image). Computed tomography (CT scan) is also helpful for seeing if there is serious damage to a bone. If there is pain, swelling, tenderness to touch, redness, decreased motion, and inability to put weight on the foot, then a visit to the doctor is necessary. When in doubt, you can use theRead more

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Could Knee Injury Cause Knee Arthritis?

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Question I twisted and sprained my knee badly back in high school. I read once that having a bad knee injury can cause knee arthritis later in life. If so, I’m wondering if there is anything I can do now so I don’t end up with knee arthritis. Answer People who have had a significant injury of the knee joint may have a greater risk for knee arthritis in later years. Prevention includes safe exercises that focus on improving and maintaining joint movement and muscle strength. Stay active in a low-impact conditioning program, such as walking. To help reduce shockRead more

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Am I Able to Gain my Balance Back, after a Ligament surgery?

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Question: I tore my anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) playing basketball, and I’m having surgery to reconstruct the ligament. Can I expect to get my balance back? Answer: The outlook is good. Researchers recently observed patients who had ACL surgery followed by five weeks of wearing either a cast or a brace. Patients also had six to eight months of therapy to get their agility and strength back. Three years after surgery, these patients did as well on tests of balance as people who didn’t have ACL problems. Patients who had ACL surgery had slightly slower reaction times, but in general theirRead more

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Will Swimming helps to reduce osteoarthritis?

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Question: Could exercising in a pool help me deal with the osteoarthritis in my knees? Answer: It’s easier to move and exercise in a pool. The buoyancy of the water lends resistance, and helps you walk and move with less stress on your knees. The warmth of the water can help muscles relax, improve circulation, and ease soreness. Exercising in a pool is a great way to keep your muscles and joints strong and limber, without flaring up problems with knee osteoarthritis.

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How successful is surgery for shin splints?

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Question:  How successful is surgery for shin splints? Answer: There is no clear-cut answer to this question. Although some people are helped by surgery for shin splints, surgery is not always successful. Pain is often relieved without surgery. Other treatment options can be tried before surgery. These include the use of orthotic inserts. Orthotics help stabilize the ankle joint and keep the foot from rolling inward. They can also be designed to help absorb shock. Training for strength, agility, and flexibility before and during the sports season also reduces shin splints among athletes.

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Can I avoid surgery for my articular cartilage tear by doing knee exercises?

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Question: I tore the articular cartilage in my knee. Can I avoid having surgery by doing a lot of exercise? Answer: If the tear is small and doesn’t cause swelling, you may be safe to exercise. But exercise probably won’t fix the tear. This is because joint cartilage does not have its own supply of blood and lymph vessels. This means the cartilage is not able to heal on its own. If the tear goes all the way down to the bone, you may not require surgery. But again, your knee will probably not get better as a result ofRead more

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Will I develop arthritis if i had a fall during my secondary school days?

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Question: I fell and hurt my knee pretty bad back in high school. Will I be more likely to develop arthritis in my knee as I get older? Answer: Just because you injured your knee does not mean you’ll have problems as you age. However, significant injuries to the knee and hip have been found to increase the risk of osteoarthritis in these joints. Researchers tracked 1,337 medical students over a period of nearly twenty years to see whether people with knee or hip injuries would eventually have problems with osteoarthritis. They found that a higher percentage of people withRead more