Dr. Patrick St. Pierre

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Tumeric extract: It is a spice from tumeric. Often tauted to be helpful for pain and arthritis.

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A 41-year-old member asked:

What can i expect when having acl surgery?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Knee will improve: There is a fair amount of pain for a few days and then it gets better. Your surgeon will discuss the type of graft he would like to use for you. The r... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

What kind of exercises can i do with a stress fracture in my foot? also, once i heal, can i try running again? was doing couch-5k program.

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Low impact: Low impact activities such as swimming or exercise bike are usually safe.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What would cause pain and tightness from right deltoid thru trapezius, up neck and down right shoulder blade? mri shows no nerve impingement in neck.problem has lasted nearly 3 years. i am 28 and male

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Cervical strain: Cervical muscle strain is more common at your age than nerve impingement. It may come from just straining the neck or compensating from a shoulder inj... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Just had a radius ulna surgery, how long to recover?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

2 - 3 months: Usually it takes 6-8 weeks for fractures to heal. Then you will need some time to rehab and restore strength and rom. Your surgeon can give you the be... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

I try yoga and exercise to help my trigger points, it didn't help much, what else can i do?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Massage: Ice massage and deep tissue massage is often helpful. There are devices available online that allow a patient to administer the massage themselves if ... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Can my unstable shoulder get better without surgery?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Maybe: It depends on your age and how many times it has dislocated. If this is a chronic problem for many years, it is likely to need surgery. If this is a r... Read More

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A member asked:

I have a small moveable lump on my knee cap.... it doesn't seem to be getting any bigger but i was curious what it is? i workout every day so maybe its a cyst? also i don't feel any pain from it

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Prepatellar bursitis: You probably have a nodule within your prepatellar bursa. It should go away with rest, ice and time. If it becomes inflamed, it may be infected and y... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

Is it normal for the skin surface of the knee cap to be cold?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Yes: It can be if your knee is flexed for a long time and cuts off blood supply.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

How can i sleep with arthritis pain? my arthritis pain (in my arms) keeps me from sleeping comfortably. what are some ways to relieve arthritis pain so i can sleep?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Heat and pain relief: Using a heating pad or heating creams before bed often help. Also, there are products such as tylenol (acetaminophen) pm that may help as well. There ... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How can i prevent osteoporosis? is it possible to prevent osteoporosis through diet or other means?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

You can decrease it: You can't stop it, but calcium supplements and weight bearing exercise such as walking or running can help.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

How can i deal with knee pain in/under knee cap?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Rest and rehab: This is usually chondromalacia patella and is softening of the cartilage behind the kneecap. Rest, nsaids, tylenol (acetaminophen) will help with pain... Read More

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A 42-year-old female asked:

What type of cardio can i do with an injured tailbone?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Low impact cardio : Low impact cardio would be best. Swimming or eliptical trainer are probably the best. Walking or walking in the pool would be next.

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A 31-year-old male asked:

I feel like i have a pulled muscle in my upper right chest.

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Should get better: Usually resolves with rest and not aggravating the condition.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

What does a pulsating pain in shoulder indicate?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Inflammation: Usually this is due to inflammation of the bursa above the rotator cuff muscles and tendons of the shoulder. It can be due to trauma, but often result... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Could carrying a large shoulder bag over the years cause pain under my right shoulder blade?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Yes: It may put stress on the muscles supporting the shoulder blade. These muscles are important for posture and shoulder function.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Do broken bones cause low hematocrit level?

Orthopedic Surgery 35 years experience

Yes: Fractures can cause significant bleeding if there is involvement of blood producing bone marrow. It is usually restored in time with healing of the fr... Read More

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