Question 1

i have dorsal calcanel enthesophyte both ankles. what can be done?

Accepted Answer

Dorsal: heel  spurs are usually located as a part of the major tendon (achilles) connection to the heel bone (calcaneus) and will eventually become symptomatic. A PODIATRIST's opinion early on is suggested!! (Foot specialist)
There are non surgical (orthotics) and surgical treatments available!
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 2

can bilateral patellar enthesophytes be a factor in my severe chronic knee pain? if so what can be done? fortunately the x-rays didn't show any arthri

Accepted Answer

Sign of tendinitis: Entheseophytes (bony protuberences emanating from the insertion sites of tendon onto bone) about the inferior or superior poles of the patella can be a radiographic hallmark or sign of underlying tendinitis involving either the quadriceps tendon (superiorly) or the patellar tendon (inferiorly). Physical therapy focusing on a stretching program and then strengthening can help as 1st line treatment.

Question 3

i had elbow pain so had it x-rayed and the report says i have a tricep enthesophyte, is surgery the best/only treatment?  is triceptrupture a concern?

Accepted Answer

No: This is an X-ray finding. It is not unusual. This rarely leds to problems

Question 4

i had an x-ray on left knee. they found :
prominent enthesophyte at the anteroinferior margin of the the patella. sharpening of tibial spine ?

Accepted Answer

Spurring is the --: --short way of putting it.@ Your age it's a sign of early degenerative process in the knee. May have been the same images if done a few years back. See an orthopedic surgeon for treatment, that includes NSAIDS if able 2 take them, as well as activity modification. Weight is a problem with all weight bearing joints.

Good luck.

Question 5

my ankle xray 8mm lucency in medial talar dome consistent with osteochondral lesion. enthesophyte at posterior aspect of the calcaneus, means what?

Accepted Answer

See orthopedist : Those findings especially at the dome of the talus was once osteochondritis dessicans.  To try and avoid further aritic findings talk to your doctor.  That talar finding is an "old" injury.  So too is enthesophyte ( spur)

Question 6

local back pain from lifting weights. x-rays pelvis/si joint. mild enstesophyte( not osteophyte) formation at illiac crests. is this common? follow up

Accepted Answer

Back x-ray: yes these are common but discuss with your Dr. as may vary by ethnicity and geographical location and work history. And prob not related to pains.

Question 7

mri show obliq tear body and posterior horn lateral meniscus, extending infr artic surface and ulceration articular cartilage patella. surgery/therapy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Torn knee cartilages often don't require surgical treatment. Physical therapy, NSAIDS,etc may suffice. Your orthopedic surgeon is best qualified to advise you.

Question 8

what does multilevel ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet arthropathy mean?

Accepted Answer

Definition: Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy means enlargement of the tough band of tissue that connects two bones of the spine. Multilevel indicates that this is happening at several different spots in the spine.

The facet joints connect the vertebrae of the spine to one another. Facet arthropathy simply means a disease or abnormality of the facet joints.

Question 9

what is nonosseous calcaneonavicular coalition?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage connection: Coalitions are connections between two bones. These connections can either be osseous or nonosseous. Nonosseous coalitions are two bones that are connected to each other generally via cartilage instead of two fused bones (osseous coalition). A nonosseous calcaneonavicular coalition means that these two bones are not fused together but are connected likely via cartilage.

Question 10

shoulderpain ~2 yrs. mri-mild tendinosis of supraspinatus tendon, 2 mm interstital tear, mild subacr-subdelt bursitis, trace glenohumoral joint effusion?

Accepted Answer

See details: The MRI of the shoulder is not particularly impressive. As various therapies have not worked, consider seeing an orthopedist who specializes in shoulder issues. There is no way to be more specific with you without having the opportunity to examine the shoulder first hand.

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I have dorsal calcanel enthesophyte both ankles. what can be done?

A member asked:

Can bilateral patellar enthesophytes be a factor in my severe chronic knee pain? if so what can be done? fortunately the x-rays didn't show any arthri

A member asked:

I had elbow pain so had it x-rayed and the report says i have a tricep enthesophyte, is surgery the best/only treatment? is triceptrupture a concern?

A member asked:

I had an x-ray on left knee. they found : prominent enthesophyte at the anteroinferior margin of the the patella. sharpening of tibial spine ?

A member asked:

My ankle xray 8mm lucency in medial talar dome consistent with osteochondral lesion. enthesophyte at posterior aspect of the calcaneus, means what?

A member asked:

Local back pain from lifting weights. x-rays pelvis/si joint. mild enstesophyte( not osteophyte) formation at illiac crests. is this common? follow up

A member asked:

Mri show obliq tear body and posterior horn lateral meniscus, extending infr artic surface and ulceration articular cartilage patella. surgery/therapy?

A member asked:

What does multilevel ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and facet arthropathy mean?

A member asked:

What is nonosseous calcaneonavicular coalition?

A member asked:

Shoulderpain ~2 yrs. mri-mild tendinosis of supraspinatus tendon, 2 mm interstital tear, mild subacr-subdelt bursitis, trace glenohumoral joint effusion?

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