Ligamentous injury

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my age is 58 years residing at calcutta. when i was returning by train On 13.2.13 a copassanger fall down on my knee by slipping from upper berth. i sustained injury on my legament of left knee. after MRI it is revieled that bone bruise is seen in upper end of tibia and patella with tear of anterior cruciate ligament, medial colleral ligament and posterior horn of medial meniscus. Effussion is seen.changes of chondromalacia patella also present.now leg is bending 90 degree after wax bath and IFT .need surgery or automatically will cure please your valuable opinion? With regard. thanking you. S.N.Singh

Continue physiotherapy exercises like Active knee movements, heel slides, straight leg raise, isometric quads, isometric gluteaus. ...

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i have SCI (spinal cord injury...injury level is D10,D11,D12) and i am totally on bed from last 4 years. Can i walk on my own?

Physical therapy training will help you. You can walk on your own Based on the nature of injury and recovery of injury. ...

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does scyatica nerve injury affects the testicles

Sciatic nerve pain is usually starts in your spine. However, the nerves traveling from the penis to your spine usually come from levels s2-s4 which start in your tailbone area. It may or may not affects the testicles based upon the injury. ...

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is chewing of pan masala (rajnigandha) injury to health

yes it is injurious to health . Gutkha contains betel nuts,tobacco,lime,catechu and permitted spices and flavours. The first four sustances damage the sensitive mucosa, causing constant irritation and mi- crotrauma to the mucosa. Chemicals present act as a toxin. The phenol in the betel nut, with its caustic burning effect,destroys the mucosa ,causing oral ulcers. The betel nut also contains tannins, which act as astringents, precipitating protein and damaging the mucosa. ...

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Does the burn injury be healed by dressing with Tenovate cream?

The cream can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash and psoriasis. ( GENERIC NAME : Clobetasol Propionate). It has very high potency and typically should not be used with occlusive dressings, or for extended continuous use (beyond two weeks). Tenovate cream is not indicated for burn injury ...

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acl injury can treated without surgery and how long it takes to recover

It depends upon the nature and level of injury. You MRI report will give the details. There are grades in ligament injury based upon that we have to deside surgical treatment in necessary or not. ...

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pls. advise regarding disadvantages of arthroscopy....will it stop fluid collection in the knee after the anticipated debriis are removed...this is for my staff who is abt 40 yrs and possibly had a silent injury 2 months back.....mri today indicated minor damage to meniscuss.... was in complete cast for abut 20 days.....fluid was removed 20 days back...which reappeared after 6 days...presently having some fluid but no pain... pls. advise if arthroscopy will help.....or any alternate therapy... regds randeep singh

Please start with physiotherapy treatment by consulting a near by physical therapist ...

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MY SONS FATHER HAS BECOME NOTICABLY AGGRESSIVE TO OUR 5YR OLD SON. WHILE I WAS WOKING ONE DAY , I CAME HOME TO FIND MY SON ACTING WEARY AND SHY. SO I ASKED HIM WHATS UP. HES CRYING AND SAID HIS FRONT TOOTH HURT REAL BAD! I INSTANTLY NOTICED THAT THE INJURIED TOOTH WAS PUSH OUT ALMOST A 1CENTIMETER DIFFRENT THAN THE OTHER TOOTH. WE TURNED TO GO WASH IT UP TO MAKE IT BETTER AND WHEN HE TURNED AROUND TO WALK I PLACED MY HAND GENTLY ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD, HE WINCED AWAY AND I IMMIDIATLY REALIZED THAT HE ALSO HAD A SEVERE LUMP. AS THE HRS WENT ON HE DEFINETLY SHOWED SIGHNS OF A CONCUSSION :( I HONESTLY BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY WAY THIS DOUBLE OPPISITE INJURY COULD OCCUR W FORCE FROM HIS FATHERS TEMPER. WHAT R UR THOUGHTS ON THE SINERIO?? PLEASE

This looks like house violence and you have to talk with your husband regarding the same, and if it still persists, report to police before it gets serious ...

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I am experiencing upper back pain since last night every time I move my head especially when I am trying to look up. I don't know what's the cause of this... I had head injury 2 years ago, please give me some advice, thank you

might just be a muscle pull. you can try some muscle relaxants to ease the pain. give hot water fomentation ...

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sir, what is the remedy to recover the knee ACL injury. is it curable? day by day the pain is increasing even after taking medicine it is very pain full. what precaution to be taken.

Grade 1 ACL tear recover with rest, Splint ( Knee Brace). Grade 3 require Arthroscopic Reconstruction. Grade 2 as per Ortho Specialist Choice as per examination and personal experience. I will give Conservative trial for 6 wks before Surgery. ...

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