Question 1

cause of exostosis on tmj...10 year on fosamax (alendronate)?

Accepted Answer

TMJ: Exostosis is an outgrowth of cartilaginous tissue on bone. Fosamax (alendronate) is to maintain bone. Don't think the two are related. You should have a test to see if your bone levels are stable (you had a baseline test right?) and if so you can go off the Fosamax (alendronate) as it has a half life of 13.5 yrs. Once off you should get test yearly and if levels are stable great if not you can go back on the drug. See md.

Question 2

few years ago i had fusion surgery on my foot,on big toe interphalangeal joint.after xray shows plantar bone exostosis on fused jointwhich is painful when walking,espec.with bear foot.what is main cause for this"surgic.fail"what is mybestnext option?

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: My advice at this stage is to consult a podiatric surgeon, preferably one with expertise in chronic postop complications, at the department of podiatry at a university hospital near you. Your current chronic issues require such a specialist.

Question 3

what's the best solution for the person suffering from hereditary multiple exostosis?

Accepted Answer

No good way so far: This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
 
In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from one affected parent. Other cases result from new mutations in the gene and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family.
So it very hard to control.

Question 4

how long till subungal exostosis heals?

Accepted Answer

May need treatment: A subungual exostosis is a benign bony/cartilage prominence that develops under the nail, usually from pressure. If it is large enough or troublesome enough, then surgery may be the best way for it to "heal.".

Question 5

i have buccal exostosis. should i get surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most likely not: Buccal exostosis are a bone mass growth on the outer part of the gum. At first they may seem like a tooth growing out of place. These can happen on the lower or upper parts of the mouth. These bone growths are not malignant and can be removed with surgery.

Question 6

in the case of an exostosis, should you avoid calcium?

Accepted Answer

No: Exostoses are not related to calcium intake.

Question 7

what is subungual exostosis?

Accepted Answer

Bone under tongue: Bone the erupts from the base of the jaw can grow ubwards abd be palpable undet the tounge.

Question 8

what happens if i remove exostosis from my gums?

Accepted Answer

It's gone!: You won't have it any more.  It's a surgical procedure with some bleeding and soreness following the procedure.

Question 9

could anybody get subungual exostosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, anyone Can.: Anyone can get this condition, where a bony outgrowth grows under a nail, causing acute pain.

Question 10

exostosis after root canal. what is that?

Accepted Answer

May not be related: An exostosis is a benign growth of bone and is usually developmental. It is usually not related to a root canal procedure. There are occasions when an infection around an infected tooth can expand the surrounding bone but that is very rare and almost always in children called garre's osteomyelitis.

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Cause of exostosis on tmj...10 year on fosamax (alendronate)?

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Few years ago i had fusion surgery on my foot,on big toe interphalangeal joint.after xray shows plantar bone exostosis on fused jointwhich is painful when walking,espec.with bear foot.what is main cause for this"surgic.fail"what is mybestnext option?

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What's the best solution for the person suffering from hereditary multiple exostosis?

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How long till subungal exostosis heals?

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I have buccal exostosis. should i get surgery?

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In the case of an exostosis, should you avoid calcium?

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What is subungual exostosis?

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What happens if i remove exostosis from my gums?

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Exostosis after root canal. what is that?

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