Question 1

diagnosed, triceps tendon has pulled a bit of bone off the olecranon process. where do i go from here treatment wise?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic surgeon: Triceps tendon ruptures or avulsions from the olecranon process require operative repair to restore elbow flexion strength.  The repair is more successful if done acutely.

Question 2

i had to have my achilles' tendon and a portion of my heel bone where the achilles inserts due to infection.   what are my option without an achilles?

Accepted Answer

Tendon issues: A couple of options which depend on your ambulatory status. 1. Bracing to support your foot and ankle. 2. Surgical tendon grafting with implant once infection has resolved. Consult your surgeon.

Question 3

i have a painful bony enlargement at the back of the foot where the achilles tendon inserts into the heel bone. the pain has developed slowly over time and has now become quite painful. anti inflammatory  meds have not helped. ?

Accepted Answer

Time to be seen : Start with your primary doctor for initial evaluation and possible referral to a podiatrist or an orthopod, best wishes

Question 4

calcific tendonitis measuring 4x1 mm involving the olecranon insertional fibers of tricep tendons.  will this heal? risks? advice? treatment? thanks

Accepted Answer

Varies: When a tendon has chronic or multiple of episodes of inflammation and/or injury, calcifications can develop.  At 4x1 mm they are extremely small.  They don't really heal.  One way to look it is they are really just a symptom of of chronically irritated tendon.  Treatment involves addressing the cause of the tendinitis.

Question 5

if you have a broken or fractured bone but didn't realize it, is it too late to get treatment?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Hopefully the fracture is well aligned and it can still be casted or immobilized
if it is not nor must determine if the position needs to be corrected by manipulation or surgery
always tell my patient better to have a negative x-ray than hope it's not broken and find out that it healed in the wrong position.

Question 6

with cancer is it possible to get bone cancer and what happens if u don't get treatment what happens syptom wise thank you?

Accepted Answer

2 Issues Here: I think your question is "in someone with cancer, can it spread to the bones?". Yes, with certain cancers that have a high propensity to spread to bones. Now there are certain cancers  that starts in the bones ie: multiple myeloma. What are the symptoms of cancer in  the bones, initially none, but may include bone pain or in some cases presents with a fracture.

Question 7

what is the treatment for a chipped bone in theshin?

Accepted Answer

Immobiliation.: Depending on the extent of the injury. You may need surgery or you may need to be placed in a cast, splint, or a brace.

Question 8

what are bone markers for osteoporosis treatment?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: N-telopeptide in urine is an older one. It is measured on the second voided urine specimen of the day and so is a little complicated to get. C-telopeptide is a newer one that is measured in blood-can be collected anytime so is used more often. If treatment is good, these markers will be low (they are measures of bone turnover). Your 25 hydroxy vitamin d level should also be above 30.

Question 9

i strained a tendon in my arm, treatment?

Accepted Answer

Strained tendon: A strained tendon in arm is first treated with rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication. If it does not improve see an orthopedist.

Question 10

what is the treatment for tendon laceration?

Accepted Answer

Surgical repair: If the tendon is completely severed, then repair is usually the treatment of choice. You need to consult a specialist for a complete evaluation. Dr l.

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