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What is causing my son's knee pain?

My son's knees hurt, almost like needles. He feels this when he's kneeling down. He's pretty active too, and is on the wrestling team. Could something like that be causing it?...

Why does my knee hurt when it's cold or when I sit?

I'm only 26 years old and my knee hurts very often. This usually happens while I'm sitting or when it's really cold outside. Any idea on what could be causing this?

How does scoliosis affect a child's balance?

Can scoliosis be the reason my child has started limping to one side when he walks? He was diagnosed recently, and wears a brace for it.

What do I do for a broken toe?

I hit my toe hard in my apartment, and now I think it's broken. I'm still walking on it, which might be a bad idea because it's painful, but I don't really want to go to the ER...

Can typing be the cause of tennis elbow?

I have had an office job for the past 5 years, and now my elbow hurts at the end of the day. I know this feeling from when I played tennis--but the elbow seems so unrelated to...

Do you need to have corrective surgery for scoliosis?

My doctor has diagnosed me with scoliosis but doesn't seem to be very concerned about it. Right now, I'm using a brace to help straighten my spine, but would I need to have corrective...

Is a knee arthroscopy safer than open-knee surgery?

I was told I must have open knee surgery after a car accident, but I am worried about the recovery time. Would a knee arthroscopy take less time to recover from?

Right shoulder pain at night--what's causing it?

I experience pain in my right shoulder, but mainly at night. I do think it's because I sleep on it. But do you also think I could have a pinched nerve in that area?

How long does it take to recover from spinal cord surgery?

I need to have surgery to remove a tumor on my spinal cord, but my doctor hasn't told me how long the recovery period for this surgery would be. How long does it take to fully...

What is a discogram?

I'm 30 years old, and I have had back pain for years. My doctor suggested to try a discogram to evaluate my spine. How does a discogram work?

Should I wear an ankle brace?

I sprained my ankle during a game and it's starting to heal and feel normal again. I don't want to sprain my ankle again. Do you think a brace would help?

How long does an arm fracture take to heal?

My son is 9 years old, and he fractured his arm. How much will it take to fully recover from the injury?

How long does it take to recover from a bone fracture?

I fractured my ankle while playing hockey, and now it's in a cast. How long does it usually take for it recover? I feel like I've had this cast on for so long, and it's only...

Are there any benefits to joint replacement surgery?

My grandmother has hip pain, that's quite severe. If she were to have a total hip replacement, what benefits would she have? Would she be able to do a lot of physical activity...

What are the best ways to strengthen my child's bones?

My son has a deficiency in calcium, and his pediatrician wants him to be on calcium supplements since I can't get him to have enough dairy. Obviously, this is going to affect...

Does orthopedic surgery use general anesthesia?

I need to have surgery on my foot because I fell on top of it and broke it in 3 different places. I needed to wait until this week to have the surgery because it happened over...

My son has tension in his legs from playing basketball. How can I help him?

My son has tension in his legs from playing basketball, and he plays almost constantly because of school. What are some therapies that can help him not get this muscle tension?...

My son dislocated his shoulder. Is anesthesia needed for the repair?

My 12 year old son dislocated his shoulder during a football game. Will they have to give him anesthesia when they put the shoulder back into place?

Why do I have fluid accumulation around my knees?

I have been walking everyday. And I have observed slight swelling around my knees and the doctor says it is due to fluid accumulation. Why do I have this accumulation in my knees?...

How long does a knee fracture take to heal in kids?

My son is 7 years old and had a fracture in his ankle, which is now in a cast. How long will it take to heal?

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