Question 1

osteoarthritis of the knee joint can't walk with  it due to osteomyelitis i had 10 cm removed  and grew bone back but it's deformed none of the  bone ?

Accepted Answer

Osteomyelitis: You really need to see an orthopedic surgeon with interest in arthritis & osteomyelitis--good exam and up to date imaging.

Question 2

is osteoarthritis reversible?

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Not by : Conservative care, debatable with certain surguries...

Question 3

what are the tests for osteoarthritis?

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Exam and x-ray: Clinical examination and x-ray.  But remember that vertebral osteophytes do not diagnosis osteoarthriits.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of osteomyelitis?

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Variable: Symptoms of bone infections can be quite variable depending on what bone is involved and how acute or chronic the infection is.  Acute bone infections are usually painful with use of the affected area.  There may be tenderness when pressed on, or red, and even swollen.  Chronic bone infections can be very subtle with minimal pain, a dull ache, possible chronic draining wound.  Get it checked out!

Question 5

how to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis?

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Pls : Pls see my health guide on this site.

http://www.avvo.com/health-guides/dr-mark-gallands-conservative-care-of-knee-osteoarthritis

then seek the advice and consultation of your primary doctor or local orthopaedist.

Question 6

what are the methods to treat osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends somewhat on the area involved and the severity of the involvement. Options include, tylenol, (acetaminophen) nsaids, injections, physical therapy, splinting, etc.

Question 7

is it possible for preteens/teenagers to have osteoarthritis?

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Yes: Would be extremely unlikely however and could be related to trauma to a joint as a child.

Question 8

how to treat osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is wear &amp; tear arthritis, not inflammatory type like rheumatoid arthritis. That said, exercise &amp; weight loss (if overweight or obese) are key to treating pain &amp; disability. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis/basics/definition/con-20014749. Consider consulting Physical and/or Occupational Therapist depending upon joint that's affected.

Question 9

is there a cure for osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

Cure unlikely: The saying goes, cure seldom treat often, comfort always! osteoarthritis is a degenerative, wear and tear process which is almost inevitable as we grow older!

Question 10

what are the reasons that my daughter could have developed osteomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

Germs in blood: A blood infection can get  to the bone, especially if there's an injury, infection, iatrogenic trauma as in joint replacement or a weakness there.  Also note there is  blood tat crosses the epiphyseal plates, prepuberty.

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