Question 1

what is the difference between a hamstring and ischial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

Muscle vs bone: There are three muscles on the back of the femur (thigh bone) that run from your hip to your knee and are collectively called the  "hamstrings". The ischial tuberosity is the name of the bony area where the top of the hamstrings attach.

Question 2

it has been two months since i fractured my greater tuberosity in a fall. it wasn't displaced and it healed with just a sling. now that it has gotten colder i am feeling achy at the site of the break. is this normal? the condition comes and goes.

Accepted Answer

Pain: Unfortunately this can occur. One option you can discuss with your medical provider is use of acupuncture to help reduce inflammation in the area of the fracture. Take care

Question 3

what is the best way yo treat ischial tuberosity bursitis?

Accepted Answer

Unload area: Inner tube, pt, rest, stretches, cortisone shot.

Question 4

i fractured my greater tuberosity how long does it take to heal?

Accepted Answer

8-12weeks: Some time they need surgery if it is separated.

Question 5

pain in mid-butt, down thighs + calves. thighs hurt  when seated/standing. weak. injection helped some. can ischial tuberosity radiate to calves?

Accepted Answer

Gluteal /leg pain : The framing of your question assumes a diagnosis. Ischial tuberosity bursitis does not cause pain into the calf.  The diagnosis of low back pain/gluteal pain radiating into the calf is best accomplished after good history and physical examination by an experienced doctor specializing in such things.

Question 6

is surgery the only option to treat a non-united greater tuberosity fracture? injury occurred ~7 months ago

Accepted Answer

More likely Yes: Need more information - which bone? General rule, if it has not healed and it is creating problems for you and affecting your daily life it needs to be fixed. Surgery is big decision but if your surgeon is recommending it I will go for it.

Question 7

how can i get my broken bone, the tuberosity at the end of the 5th metatarsal in the foot, to heal quickly?

Accepted Answer

Speeding bone healin: Getting bones to heal quickly is difficult and the person who figures this out will win a nobel prize, in the meantime, maintaining alignment of the fracture segments is the single most important factor in healing properly and quickly. Some surgeons advocate the use of electrical bone stimulation. Growth factors are not routinely used for primary uncomplicated fractures.

Question 8

undiagnosed avulsion fracture left ishial tuberosity.  it has been over a year, is there any new treatment?.

Accepted Answer

Ischial tuberosity: A year old fracture there is typically treated conservatively. Treat the symptoms. Rare surgery--consider ham stretch and strengthening, ultrasound, laser therapy, pt, modalities, nsaids, core exercises, purified omega, etc. If asymptomatic, no specific treatment needed.

Question 9

how long will greater tuberosity fracture from fall on shoulder and scapular thoracic dyskinesis take to, heal, im 28f healthy?

Accepted Answer

6 weeks for fracture: If everything goes smooth, the fracture should heal in about 6 weeks.  The scapular dyskinesia could get better with 4-6 weeks of directed physical therapy.  Don't jump into aggressive pt though until the fracture heals.

Question 10

it has been 16 weeks since i broke my upper humerous- avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity, i am still experiencing pain what's going on?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Several possibilities. It's possible that it has not healed it that it has healed in a position that causes shoulder impingement. Your orthopedic surgeon can evaluate this with an exam and x-rays. Mri might be helpful if x-rays look ok.

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What is the difference between a hamstring and ischial tuberosity?

A member asked:

It has been two months since i fractured my greater tuberosity in a fall. it wasn't displaced and it healed with just a sling. now that it has gotten colder i am feeling achy at the site of the break. is this normal? the condition comes and goes.

A member asked:

What is the best way yo treat ischial tuberosity bursitis?

A member asked:

I fractured my greater tuberosity how long does it take to heal?

A member asked:

Pain in mid-butt, down thighs + calves. thighs hurt when seated/standing. weak. injection helped some. can ischial tuberosity radiate to calves?

A member asked:

Is surgery the only option to treat a non-united greater tuberosity fracture? injury occurred ~7 months ago

A member asked:

How can i get my broken bone, the tuberosity at the end of the 5th metatarsal in the foot, to heal quickly?

A member asked:

Undiagnosed avulsion fracture left ishial tuberosity. it has been over a year, is there any new treatment?.

A member asked:

How long will greater tuberosity fracture from fall on shoulder and scapular thoracic dyskinesis take to, heal, im 28f healthy?

A member asked:

It has been 16 weeks since i broke my upper humerous- avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity, i am still experiencing pain what's going on?

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