Question 1

is acupressure effective if you have nerve or tendon damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acupuncture has been shown to help with pain. It can however not replace medical assessment and treatment.

Question 2

does levaquin (levofloxacin) weaken tendons only while on it, or does it do permanent tendon damage? took 750 mg/10 days. had no problems

Accepted Answer

Young people only: this side effect affect young people younger than 16,that why this kind of antibiotic are not recommended for people younger than sixteen.

Question 3

how long are you in a plaster cast for a broken ulnar styloid and tendon damage.i have been in one for nearly two weeks now.

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: Usually 6-8 weeks.

Question 4

what would show ligament damage or tendon damage a mri of cat scan?

Accepted Answer

: A MRI would be a better imaging study if looking for ligamentous or tendon injury.

Question 5

i stabbed my hand with a knife about one inch below the palm's center, it wasnt too deep. but, i did some tendon damage its been months. still no %100?

Accepted Answer

Hand laceration: If there is an area of numbness,  limited finger motion or pain with motion or discoloration/coolness at any fingers you may have a nerve/tendon/or artery injury.  If there is swelling redness or drainage an infection may be complicating the recovery.

Question 6

is levaquin (levofloxacin) 7 day dosages common for kidney stone pain? how risky is tendon damage? i've read about it online.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kidney stone may become complicated with urine infection. Hence, the use of antibiotics may be employed frequently in this scenario esp if urinalysis reveals some white cells. Tendon damage is a risk for the use of flouroquinolones ie levaquin, cipro, (ciprofloxacin) etc. Although not common it could take place. It is wise to avoid physical exertion like runing or playing sports when on these drugs.

Question 7

index finger flexor tendon damage. i cut my finger about 3 months ago thought it would heal on its own. apparently i cut my flexor tendon and can't use my index finger tip at all. can i get surgery for this?

Accepted Answer

Flexor Tendon: Yes you can.  You need to see a hand surgeon.  Depending on your insurance you may need to see your Primary Care Doctor to be referred.  Don't wait any longer, get it evaluated soon.

Question 8

had surgery 9 days ago to repair zone 2 pinky finger tendon damage from bad cut. currently in splint. stitches out in a few days. how long until most pts in similar situation are cleared to drive? my dr. didn't give clear answer as to timeline?

Accepted Answer

: If it is just your little finger in a splint and you can hold the steering wheel normally and can turn it without discomfort, you could drive. Always wear a seat belt.
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Question 9

intense pain w/ high freq us at pt. w/in hour had pain large swelling front of ankle. diagnosed as tenosynovitis of ant tib. tendon damage or rupture?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Anterior tendon tenosynovitis means you have an inflamed sheath or covering of a tendon that crosses the front of your ankle. A good quality MRI would confirm the dx. If the inflammation continues or you sustain an injury which stresses this tendon it could then rupture.Uncommon though; posterior tibial tendon rupture much more common.

Question 10

rotator cuff pain, arm and hand goes numb is that tendon damage?

Accepted Answer

Anterior subluxation: Of the shoulder can be accompanied by rotator cuff pathology but pain and discomfort in the the shoulder with certain positons that is accompanied by tiingling and or numbness the hand transiently is often a sign of anterior loaxity in the shoulder, the so called apprehension sign.

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A member asked:

Is acupressure effective if you have nerve or tendon damage?

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Does levaquin (levofloxacin) weaken tendons only while on it, or does it do permanent tendon damage? took 750 mg/10 days. had no problems

A member asked:

How long are you in a plaster cast for a broken ulnar styloid and tendon damage.i have been in one for nearly two weeks now.

A member asked:

What would show ligament damage or tendon damage a mri of cat scan?

A member asked:

I stabbed my hand with a knife about one inch below the palm's center, it wasnt too deep. but, i did some tendon damage its been months. still no %100?

A member asked:

Is levaquin (levofloxacin) 7 day dosages common for kidney stone pain? how risky is tendon damage? i've read about it online.

A member asked:

Index finger flexor tendon damage. i cut my finger about 3 months ago thought it would heal on its own. apparently i cut my flexor tendon and can't use my index finger tip at all. can i get surgery for this?

A member asked:

Had surgery 9 days ago to repair zone 2 pinky finger tendon damage from bad cut. currently in splint. stitches out in a few days. how long until most pts in similar situation are cleared to drive? my dr. didn't give clear answer as to timeline?

A member asked:

Intense pain w/ high freq us at pt. w/in hour had pain large swelling front of ankle. diagnosed as tenosynovitis of ant tib. tendon damage or rupture?

A member asked:

Rotator cuff pain, arm and hand goes numb is that tendon damage?

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