- Female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My mom has had chronic back pain for the past 10 years and her doctor recommended spine surgery but we're unsure about it and want a second opinion from another specialist. What are the alternatives to surgery or should we go ahead with it?
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View allI have a bimalleolar fracture in my lower right leg and my surgery is scheduled in two weeks is it safe to wait that long? Also, I've noticed bruising near my knee on my calf, which seems pretty far from the ankle fracture. Should I be worried about that?
A repeat x ray is advised prior to the surgery to check any fractures and soft tissue swelling.
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My relative's been dealing with Bone TB in the back, specifically the spine, and he can't walk now. He's been on medications and injections for about 17 days, and he's eating fine. Is there any hope for a full recovery? The pain in his back is pretty severe, even though he's taking Rectac 500 to help with it. What more can we do to help improve his condition? I'm really concerned.
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It's been four months since my fracture and I'm still using a walker. The x-ray shows a separate bone fragment will this heal on its own or will I need surgery to fix it?
Whether a separate bone fragment will heal on its own or require surgery depends on several factors, including the size of the fragment, its location, and whether it's causing any pain, functional limitations, or damage to nearby tissues. If it's been four months since the fracture and the fragment hasn't healed, it's possible that it's a non-union fracture, meaning the bone pieces haven't joined together. In these cases, surgery might be necessary to try to promote healing or remove the fragment.
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