Question 1

what are the causes for acute lateral shift in the spine that developed suddenly accompanied with back pain (i have herniated l4-l5?

Accepted Answer

: Auto accident, lifting, getting beaten up or kicked, being hit with a bat or wrench or skillet.  Bike accident, running accident to mention a few causes. Could give better answer if we could do telemed.

Question 2

i am having a lot of medial joint line pain could this indicate a meniscus tear? please help. my kneecap shifted lateral and i am having a lot of medial sided pain afterwards?

Accepted Answer

: You need to make an appointment and have a complete examination of your knee from a sports medicine or orthopedic doctor. The injury you described can result in bone fractures/bruises, ligament tears and capsular disruption.  Meniscus tears are much less likely.

Question 3

lateral curvature of the spine is called what?

Accepted Answer

Describes: An idiopathic scoliosis is not just a curve or lateral bend of the spine but a twisting or coiling or rotation of the spine that leads to a curvature just like coiling or twisting a rope.  In this case, the "curvature" is appearing as a lateral type.  There are other types of scoliosis including but not limited to: spasmodic, congenital and neurogenic

Question 4

what's the treatment for a peg lateral incisor?

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Baby teeth: Peg lateral teeth, or peg lateral incisors, are terms used to describe a condition where the lateral incisors (the second tooth on either side of the front teeth) are undersized and appear smaller than normal.  This situation occurs when the permanent lateral incisors do not fully develop.  Sometimes, the permanent adult lateral incisor teeth do not develop at all, leaving only the baby teeth (pri.

Question 5

when will we lose our lateral incisors?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully never: Your adult lateral incisors should last you a lifetime. There are no other teeth to erupt at your age.

Question 6

what is a grade 4 lateral facet changes.

Accepted Answer

Wear and tear: In general this is for to degenerative changes and grade 4 means that this is the most severe change.

Question 7

what is an excessive lateral curvature of the spine?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis: Scoliosis is the lateral curving of the spine. An indication for fusion is typically ~60+ degrees.

Question 8

please help! what is the lateral malleolus used for?

Accepted Answer

Stabiize  ankle: The lateral malleolus or distal fibula create the outside constraint for the ankle joint. It is estimated that about 15% of the body weight passes through the fibula. An intact fibula is important for normal ankle function.

Question 9

what is reversible ischemia of the anterior lateral wall?

Accepted Answer

Reversible ischemia: It is ischemia not present at rest but produced by exercise or other demand for increased blood flow through the arteries to the anterior lateral wall of the left ventricle.

Question 10

how much impact does it take to break the lateral malleolus?

Accepted Answer

Moderate pressure: It is dependent on the angle of the force and the consistency of the bone.

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What are the causes for acute lateral shift in the spine that developed suddenly accompanied with back pain (i have herniated l4-l5?

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I am having a lot of medial joint line pain could this indicate a meniscus tear? please help. my kneecap shifted lateral and i am having a lot of medial sided pain afterwards?

A member asked:

Lateral curvature of the spine is called what?

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What's the treatment for a peg lateral incisor?

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When will we lose our lateral incisors?

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What is a grade 4 lateral facet changes.

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What is an excessive lateral curvature of the spine?

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Please help! what is the lateral malleolus used for?

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What is reversible ischemia of the anterior lateral wall?

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How much impact does it take to break the lateral malleolus?

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