Q: 30 y/o f hbss & i am having less voc & < bone pain, avn, & now bone infarcts. left the ed & now i'm in more pain than b4. what can i do 2 lessen pain?

Specialist f/u: Limited data available.sickle cell disease (SCD) have acute and chronic disorders of bones , joints, including vasoocclusive pain episodes, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, osteonecrosis of the femoral (hip)and humeral heads( shoulder), vertebral body collapse(back pain). f/u with specialist ASAP. Had you ever been on Hydroxyurea?opiates for chronic pain-tolerance/dependence

Question 1

i am hemophiliac and have dhs implanted in my femur, but these days have on and off pain in thigh muscle. xray shows dhs is intact. muscle infarction?

Accepted Answer

No: The dynamic hip screw may be loose.

Question 2

what is done for a fractured femur bone ?

Accepted Answer

Femur fracture: Most femur fractures in adults are managed withsurgical repair. Most often, for fractures in the shaft of the bone, an im rod is inserted. For fractures above or extending into the knee, special plates and screws are used.

Question 3

how long will it take to recover from broken thigh (femur) bone?

Accepted Answer

3-6 months: It can often take longer depending on the severity of the injury.

Question 4

can you be sexually active after breaking your femur bone and had surgery on it?

Accepted Answer

Sex: If you were able to have sex before the fracture there shouldn't be any reason not be sexually active after you recover.

Question 5

my son is15, bone age 17.some of his growth plates are not completely closed(rad/cub,little space at distal femur.is it still possible to treat him?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone: Because his growth plates are not closed he has chance to grow more and growth hormone can help.

Question 6

i was in a car wreck a yearago and had a rod put it my femur. sometimes if i move my leg just right i can feel pieces of bone against it. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: It's common, but not normal for these sensations to occur.  If they worsen, see your family doctor..

Question 7

what can cause pain in the thigh and femur bone?

Accepted Answer

Many things: But most important is bone tumor.  You need to get x-rays to make sure.  Get to a doctor for definite answer.

Question 8

for a bone cyst in my femur , how long would be the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care.  Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

Question 9

i always feel pain on my femur during jogging.i don't know exactly if it is the muscle or the bone that is painful?. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Check for stress fx: Stop jogging until you can have it checked out for a stress fracture.

Question 10

30 y/o f  hbss & i am having less voc & < bone pain, avn, & now bone infarcts. left the ed & now i'm in more pain than b4. what can i do 2 lessen pain?

Accepted Answer

Specialist f/u: Limited data available.sickle cell disease (SCD) have acute and chronic disorders of bones , joints, including vasoocclusive pain episodes, osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, osteonecrosis of the femoral (hip)and humeral heads( shoulder), vertebral body collapse(back pain). f/u with specialist ASAP. Had you ever been on Hydroxyurea?opiates for chronic pain-tolerance/dependence

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I am hemophiliac and have dhs implanted in my femur, but these days have on and off pain in thigh muscle. xray shows dhs is intact. muscle infarction?

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What is done for a fractured femur bone ?

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How long will it take to recover from broken thigh (femur) bone?

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Can you be sexually active after breaking your femur bone and had surgery on it?

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My son is15, bone age 17.some of his growth plates are not completely closed(rad/cub,little space at distal femur.is it still possible to treat him?

A member asked:

I was in a car wreck a yearago and had a rod put it my femur. sometimes if i move my leg just right i can feel pieces of bone against it. is it normal?

A member asked:

What can cause pain in the thigh and femur bone?

A member asked:

For a bone cyst in my femur , how long would be the recovery time?

A member asked:

I always feel pain on my femur during jogging.i don't know exactly if it is the muscle or the bone that is painful?. what should i do?

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30 y/o f hbss & i am having less voc & < bone pain, avn, & now bone infarcts. left the ed & now i'm in more pain than b4. what can i do 2 lessen pain?

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