Question 1

is it true that people confined to wheelchairs because of paralyzed lower limbs have thin, weak bones in their thighs and legs?

Accepted Answer

True: The strength of your bones depends a lot on the amount of weight bearing the bone does. People who are paralyzed, if they don't do weight bearing activities like standing in a standing frame, can get weak bones.

Question 2

i have a small laceration on my left lower limb on the tibia bone. it seems deep enough for stitches. strangely there is an air bubble developing around the wound under the skin ?

Accepted Answer

Laceration: If if it's deep enough for stitches, then go to a clinic or doctor that can repair it. Don't really know what an "air bubble" is but more importantly, it needs to be repaired.

Question 3

what causes joint/bone pain in legs that has spread to other limbs?

Accepted Answer

ARTHRITIS: They are many possible causes, the pricipal one is some form of arthritis, some form of bone disease(metabolic)or intrinsic bone pathology.Obviosly need to be investigated to determine the exact cause.

Question 4

i had a deep knee bone injury 7 weeks ago the injury my leg went pale and numb and tingly my limbs feel weak now i am ill cold is compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Compartment syndrome usually occurs the first several days after an injury due to swelling.  The other symptoms are severe pain, numbness, paralysis and loss of circulation. You should be evaluated by an orthopedist.

Question 5

what's an inexpensive lower limb prosthesis made of?

Accepted Answer

It varies: Most leg prosthesis are modular and cost will depend on components.  A below the knee (transtibial) will cost less than an above the knee (transfemoral) prosthesis. A basic transfemoral prosthesis (for patients with limited mobility) could include  a sach (solid ankle cushion heel) foot, locking knee and custom socket (where the stump fits in). Custom  sockets are needed to prevent skin problems.

Question 6

hello dr's. is there is any management to releave numbness of upper and lower limb s?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Hello, there are various treatments to help resolve your numbness. It begins with a detailed evaluation and an appropriate treatment plan. Step number 1 is to see your doctor.

Question 7

i have a bump on my upper lower leg just above the bone and its tender?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain?: Hi DJose, if I understand your description, and the pain is just below the knee cap, it could be patellar tendonitis ( runners knee). Rest is imperative as well as anti inflammatories. When the pain and swelling improve, there are some physical therapy exercises you can do. First, see your doctor. if he confirms, then there are some exercises that can decrease the chances of chronic pain.

Question 8

is fasciotomy performed on unilateral chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower limb?

Accepted Answer

Fasciotomy: Compartment syndrome is an acute syndrome that usually presents after an acute blunt injury to arm or leg.  It is a surgical emergency.

Question 9

when i press along the bone in my lower leg i feel and hear a popping sound. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : You ma have inflammation of the connective tissue. Try taking an anti inflammatory such a Ibuprofen

Question 10

i chipped a bone in my lower back in july but pain seems to be getting worse and i get these weird pains in my right arm and leg?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Right arm pain is unlikely to be from a lower back injury - but "weird pains in arm and leg" would suggest you need further evaluation.

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Is it true that people confined to wheelchairs because of paralyzed lower limbs have thin, weak bones in their thighs and legs?

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I have a small laceration on my left lower limb on the tibia bone. it seems deep enough for stitches. strangely there is an air bubble developing around the wound under the skin ?

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What causes joint/bone pain in legs that has spread to other limbs?

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I had a deep knee bone injury 7 weeks ago the injury my leg went pale and numb and tingly my limbs feel weak now i am ill cold is compartment syndrome?

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What's an inexpensive lower limb prosthesis made of?

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Hello dr's. is there is any management to releave numbness of upper and lower limb s?

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I have a bump on my upper lower leg just above the bone and its tender?

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Is fasciotomy performed on unilateral chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower limb?

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When i press along the bone in my lower leg i feel and hear a popping sound. what could cause this?

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I chipped a bone in my lower back in july but pain seems to be getting worse and i get these weird pains in my right arm and leg?

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