Question 1

fractured ankle very bad years ago. have had severe pain ever since, burning, pins and needles, pain. what could be the cause??

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Post fracture pain in the ankle and foot can be caused by degenerative changes post fracture, nerve injury or entrapment generally, and rarely, by an infection. Get an orthopedic eval to insure that the ankle is stable and non surgical, then A pain physician can help,to provide great treatment options including topical, oral, and interventional choices.

Question 2

i had a opperation and a put a screw in my scaphoid 8 month ago and i am now getting pins and needles in my thumb and index finger?

Accepted Answer

Proper digital nerve: Compression of the proper digital.nerve in the hand ( a problem with the median nerve proximal to the hand-as in the wrist- would cause parasthesias in the third digit as well. tell the surgeon

Question 3

i have just come out of a six week cast for a fractured ankle when i weightbear i get pain on the sole of my foot like pins and needles. normal?

Accepted Answer

Ankle fx: Yes 
it is normal
need physical therapy if your fx has healed.

Question 4

can a stress fracture of the foot cause pins and needles following activity and pain?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation.: It certainly can. Having said that you might have your foot evaluated for other possibilities.

Question 5

sprained ankle 6 months ago, er found no broken bones, still pain and swelling along with pins and needles what could be the reason for this?

Accepted Answer

Ankle: This should have healed up in a short time. You are still having symptoms suggestive of a persistent sympathetic component. PLease see a pain doctor to be assessed.

Question 6

5 weeks in a cast for non displaced distal radius fracture.can rotate my thumb but not bend it. also experiencing a numb, pins and needles sensation ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: You should see your doctor/orthopedist today. You should not be having the numbness and pins and needles. The cast may need to be replaced. Your orthopedist can make the proper decision of what to do once you are examined.

Question 7

i just had a mri done and my results where t2 vertebral body indicating a compression fracture. ive been experiencing pins and needles that run down my legs and weakness too and chest pains. is this something that i may need surgery to fix?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: What is the underlying cause that has caused a fracture of a vertebra at your age? You will need to be evaluated by a neurologist and an orthopedic surgeon.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

how long after a scaphoid fracture can i return to school?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: You can return to school olmost imme
diately, you probably have a cast on that will protect the bone and allow the healing to take place.You probably will have some restrictions as what you can do.

Question 9

when is it safe to resume playing the piano after a scaphoid fracture is healed?

Accepted Answer

Right away!: If your doctor has confirmed that your fracture has healed, you can start playing again. Start slow and gradually build up to your pre-injury playing frequency!

Question 10

when can i play volleyball again after a scaphoid fracture?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Is your fracture healed? Usually, scaphoid fractures take anywhere from 8-12 weeks to heal. Was your fracture fixed surgically, or treated in a cast? Many factors go into return to play decisions after scaphoid fractures, but the number one question is "is the scaphoid healed?" and if the answer is yes, you should be able to resume volleyball.

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Fractured ankle very bad years ago. have had severe pain ever since, burning, pins and needles, pain. what could be the cause??

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I had a opperation and a put a screw in my scaphoid 8 month ago and i am now getting pins and needles in my thumb and index finger?

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I have just come out of a six week cast for a fractured ankle when i weightbear i get pain on the sole of my foot like pins and needles. normal?

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Can a stress fracture of the foot cause pins and needles following activity and pain?

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Sprained ankle 6 months ago, er found no broken bones, still pain and swelling along with pins and needles what could be the reason for this?

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5 weeks in a cast for non displaced distal radius fracture.can rotate my thumb but not bend it. also experiencing a numb, pins and needles sensation ?

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I just had a mri done and my results where t2 vertebral body indicating a compression fracture. ive been experiencing pins and needles that run down my legs and weakness too and chest pains. is this something that i may need surgery to fix?

A member asked:

How long after a scaphoid fracture can i return to school?

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When is it safe to resume playing the piano after a scaphoid fracture is healed?

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When can i play volleyball again after a scaphoid fracture?

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