Question 1

meidial branch blocks. what doesthis do exactly?

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Block back pain: These are nerves that control small joints in the back and neck. The blocks are done to help diagnose and treat the source of back or neck pain. If the blocks are helpful then you may be a candidate for an ablation procedure. Your doctor should have discussed all if this with you. If they didn't, then maybe you should get another opinion. These should be performed by a physician only.

Question 2

what is medial plica syndrome?

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A cause of knee pain: A knee "plica" refers to a band of fibrous tissue in the knee joint.  Plica are normally found in the knee and are usually asymptomatic.  Occasionally, a plica may become thicken and therefore cause knee pain.

Question 3

how long can medial epicondylitis last?

Accepted Answer

Months to forever: Medial epicondylitis usually resolves in 6 months but if it persists it is now chronic and you should be seen by an orthopedic surgeon for injections, bracing and possibly surgery.

Question 4

how can a medial mensicus root be displaced?

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COULD BE NORMAL: If you had surgery and they repaired the meniscus - it may look "displaced" on MRI - but that may be on purpose due to the surgical repair...  I would discuss with orthopedist re; what did they do to your meniscus during surgery - could this be an "expected" finding - or "unexpected".

Question 5

what if a medial branch block does not work?

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Facet Injections!: The good news is that if medial branch blocks are not successful, another option is to ask your doctor about injecting into the facet joint directly with local anesthetic and steroid.

Question 6

how long does medial epicondylitis take to heal?

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Medial epicondylitis: The pain can last from 6 weeks to 3 months. Use a forearm strap, nsaids and do stretching exercises.

Question 7

for physiotherapist , how i can do nerve mobilization for medial planter nerve ?

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Medial Plantar Nerve: Nerve entrapment syndromes can often be treated with conservative therapy by a physiotherapist off sports medicine practitioner, avoiding surgical intervention: http://books.Google.Com/books?Id=uzpwfnyyjjuc&pg=pa775&lpg=pa775&dq=nerve+mobilization+for+medial+plantar+nerve&source=bl&ots=o6o-3ow9f8&sig=th6hgf0hbiqw2_foyypzbvnh2mu&hl=en&sa=x&ei=0yneubybcjdm8gth2yhwaw&ved=0cd4q6aewaw#v=onepage&q=nerve.

Question 8

skipped rope intensely then got pain in my right medial maleolus. it's been a week with icing and elevation but pain won't go. what's wrong what to do

Accepted Answer

Get checked: It should have been better by now, i would see you doctor to have evaluation and possibly xray.

Question 9

what is  medial patellar plica?

Accepted Answer

A fold of tissue: Knee medial patellar plica is part of the lining of the knee joint. Normal plica are small. It can be injured and become scarred and large. Large plica can be pinched by your kneecap.  This is painful and is located on the inner side of your kneecap. Sports can aggravate it. An orthopedic surgeon can evaluate this and treat it with exercise, a sleeve, nsaids, and occasionally, arthroscopy.

Question 10

what is a medial meniscectomy?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage removal: The knee has 2 cushioning cartilages called menisci . They are shaped like a waxing or waning moon. With injury the meniscus can become torn. Most tears of the meniscus do not heal and some require partial removal through arthroscopic surgery.

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