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2008-10-06 Rib Angulation: Hi Karen. The bump is just extra bone being laid down to heal the fracture and will go away with time, ultrasound will dissolve the exostosis and return the cosmetic deformity to normal. Have it adjusted...
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2008-10-04 bone growth on clavicle: Hi Trasie, First I would fire the Ortho and get another opinion, these guys are notorious for "cut and run" type behavior. What you have is a proliferation of exostosis or callous formation around...
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2008-10-01 shoulder injury: Hi Monte, It sounds like an impingement syndrome or a mild labral tear which is easily fixed with mildly invasive surgery. This in combination with therapeutic ultrasound and glucosamine sulfate with...
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2008-10-01 heterotopic ossification: Hi Deb, We used to refer to this condition in the past as myositis ossificans but since have changed the name. Surgery is not usually an option since this can only furhter the problem, a drug called...
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2008-07-31 foot problem post injury: Hi Sandi, I would definitely keep an eye on it and make sure a physician monitors the site for sepsis. Keeping the area drained with pressure can be beneficial as long as it is kept sterile. The fluid...
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