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20 years in private practice treating primarily orthopedic conditions, Co-admitter Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital (Level I Trauma Center)- Many Chicago Bulls Patients
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Hi Arnold, Getting this approved as a WC claim may prove difficult, depending on the state, it may fall under, "cumulative micro-traumatic disorder". The MRI findings are consistent with long term
Hi Heather, Don't let anyone touch you before you get an MRI, this or exploratory surgery is the only definitive way to determine the amount of injury and/or degeneration. I can only speculate that
Hi Ashleigh, Sounds like a compartment syndrome. This is where inflammation builds up in the lower leg or forearm and causes pressure on the blood supply resulting in severe pain. Dirt bike riders get
Hi Tammy, This is inadequate going to the same guy that did the surgery since any mistakes will be explained away or called "normal". You need an MRI and a second opinion outside this surgeons circle
Hi Erika, No question here, resurfacing or partial joint replacement is much better if you are a candidate. I strongly recommend taking 3 grams of glucosamine sulfate with 500mg of MSN daily to prevent
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