Question 1

ok to smoke marijuana vapors while healing from a bruised bone and torn hamstring?

Accepted Answer

Won't slow healing: Nobody here is going to tell you it's okay to break the law, though this isn't the place to debate the law's wisdom. If this is what you want, use wisely.

Question 2

is subchondral edematous contusion a bone bruise?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A bone bruise is actually a stress fracture.  The inner trabeculae of the bone actually break.  The healing of the stress fracture conincides with symptom resolution.

Question 3

how to heal a bone bruise on the balls of your feet?

Accepted Answer

Protect it: Protect the injured area with metatarsal pads or a padded orthotic to wear in your shoe. May also want to add in an over the counter anti inflammatory medication if not allergic.

Question 4

how long does it take for a scaphoid bone bruise to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It really depends on the severity of the injury to the scaphoid but i would say at least 4-6 weeks with supportive brace and rest as much as possible.

Question 5

how long does the pain from a bone bruise in the wrist last?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks : Usually a bone bruise is a 2-4 week recovery.

Question 6

what is a subchondral edamatous contusion? is it  a bone bruise? how to heal it? does it need physiotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Bone bruise: It will heal within 6 weeks, no surgery. Just time & gentle exercises.

Question 7

i have a bone bruise in the mid talar dome and a soft tissie sprang. how long should it be swollen and turn color when it is not elevated?

Accepted Answer

Maybe prolonged: Consider wrapping it to decrease swelling, resting by not walking so much.  Icing will decrease the swelling.  The bruise will take its course upto three weeks as long as you don't reinjure it.

Question 8

how do i know if i have a bone bruise?

Accepted Answer

MRI: An MRI is sensitive enough to show a bone contusion.

Question 9

how should i take care of a bone bruise?

Accepted Answer

Protect the area : From additional bruising.  If truly a bruise, the mostly it will be a matter of time, as long as something about what you're doing is to perpetuate the bruise.  Use an oral antinflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) to help ease the pain.

Question 10

how can i treat a bone bruise on my pinky?

Accepted Answer

Ice Elevate: And do not allow shoes to compress the area. Wear a sandel.

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