Question 1

can bone spurs return after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depending on where your spurs were removed from will help with the answer to this question.  In general, bone spurs will no return.  But, in some cases over many years there might be a recurrence of bone in the same location.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

why do some bone spurs return after surgery to remove them?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis worsening: Bone spurs may often be more of a secondary phenomena of an ubderlying disease process such as arthritis. Simply removing the bone spurs does not remove the underlying process, but merely takes away the symptomatic spurs. Unfortunately, the bone spurs may recure as the underlying arthritis progresses.

Question 3

bone sticking out from back after surgery. is this normal? it doesn't hurt.

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Not normal: Bone should never be exposed outside the skin. Open fractures are timed for surgical repair because of the high risk. Regardless of pain, or recent surgery this needs to be evaluated by your doc.

Question 4

could g6pd hinder bone healing after surgery.?

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Maybe: Some forms of G6PD can affect the white blood cells--therefore, white cells are involved in healing tissues--and I would advise speaking to your physician.  Thanks for your excellent question.

Question 5

what does it mean to have a soft bone after surgery on the bone?

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Osteopenia: It is not unusual to develop "disuese osteopenia" after fracture work.  When you are not walking on a leg, the bones see less stress and lose some of their bone density.  It should revert to normal with time.

Question 6

facial bone damage and swelling after surgery, should i be concerned?

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Depends: It really depends on what type of surgery you had and what type of facial bone damage you have.  You should consult with your surgeon to see how things are related.

Question 7

is it possible for a screw to grow out of the bone 12 years after surgery?

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It could: It could.  A x-ray can help determine if prosthesis come loose or not.

Question 8

is there anything i can do to strengthen my metatarsal bone after surgery?>

Accepted Answer

Follow MD's guidance: Definitely discuss what is activities are safe or not for your particular surgery with your surgeon. In general, most healthy bones heal in about 6-8 weeks. Eating healthy and doing your prescribed rehabilitation will help strengthen your healing bone after surgery.

Question 9

how to deal with facial bone damage and swelling after surgery, will it get better?

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Depends: Depends on what's causing the damage and the swelling.  Contact your Surgeon about your particular course of treatment and ask him.

Question 10

how long will a collar bone take to heal after surgery?

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4-6 weeks: Most typical collarbone fractures take 4-6 weeks to heal, as long as there isn't significant displacement of the site of the break.  Surgery usually isn't required.  The patient is usually left with a small "knot" at the fracture site.  This is called a callus, and is normal/expected.  The patient usually has complete function once the fracture heals.

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Bone sticking out from back after surgery. is this normal? it doesn't hurt.

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Could g6pd hinder bone healing after surgery.?

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What does it mean to have a soft bone after surgery on the bone?

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Facial bone damage and swelling after surgery, should i be concerned?

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Is it possible for a screw to grow out of the bone 12 years after surgery?

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Is there anything i can do to strengthen my metatarsal bone after surgery?>

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How long will a collar bone take to heal after surgery?

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