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I have numbness on my shoulder after a dislocation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38 year old female. My height is 5 feet and 9 inches, and I weigh 130 lbs. I am a professional dancer. I dislocated my left shoulder while dancing. I had to make a move that involved throwing the arms out and across the body to the right side sharply and quickly. It popped ou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you described was a dislocation of the shoulder joint and a reduction on its own. When the relocation of this forearm head in the joint cavity does not happen on its own, we try to reduce it again in the joint cavity with some maneuvering, and immobilize it with ... Read Full »
I have an MCL tear, and the swelling persists. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I tore my MCL last week and the ER doctor told me to stay off of it for at least three days. I did so, starting to use it three days later for about three hours. The swelling my foot has encountered since then has been extreme. If I elevate and do not use it for four to six hours, the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In general, an MCL (medial collateral ligament) tear, even it was small, requires at least one to two months of rest if you do not bear any weight on the injured leg. If the injury was small, it heals without any requirement for surgery. If the tear was large enough to... Read Full »
Can my shoulder ligament re-tear post-surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, How likely is it to re-tear (or re-separate) the acromioclavicular joint after surgery was performed on it with a cadaver tendon? It has been a year and a half post surgery. He was lifting 50 lbs overhead, wind pushed equipment back, causing loud popping in left shoulder (previously ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a high likely chance since you are symptomatic (pain and swelling). Subjecting to vigorous exercise and history of previous surgery adds to the suspicion. It is better you get evaluated and treated earlier. Though cadaver tendons are stronger and it is been 1.5 y... Read Full »
What is healing time for ankle sprain and ligament injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an ankle sprain and I also visited our nearest hospital. They said that it is a ligament injury maybe the third phase. How much time will it take to completely heal the ligament? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you went for a check-up. Did you get an MRI? A ligament injury can be confirmed by MRI. For any ankle ligament injury, you have to get the plaster to immobilize the ankle that will automatically heal the damaged ligament. If you do not immobilize the ... Read Full »
I broke my outer ankle bone. When is the ideal time to do surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I broke my outer ankle bone. The first X-ray was taken when I first had the accident, and the second X-ray was taken eight days after casting. I consulted three bone and joint specialized hospitals, but two doctors advised surgery, and the other one said that it could be preserved. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have seen both of your X-rays. The first one shows clear-cut subluxation of the ankle joint with fracture. The second one shows a good reduction. Now there are two points: Since there is subluxation, it goes without saying that the ... Read Full »
How to know if my ligaments are torn after a minor accident?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife recently got an MRI of her left knee after a soccer accident. We want someone to take a look and let us know if they are any ligament damage or anything concerning. Last year she dislocated her patella on the same leg, and we are worried it is worse this time but would like a prof... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing to us. I hope your wife is not in much pain. I have reviewed the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) knee scan images (cine mode) (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and the following is my interpretation. MRI Left Knee scan: 1... Read Full »
Is it a must to operate type 2 ligament tear?
Query: Hi doctor, I got an accident before a month. I got a right knee ACL ligament type 2 tear. Is it possible for the type 2 ligament to get cured by itself without operation and if so, how many days does it take to heal? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears will not heal on its own as they are inside the joint. To bring the ends together, you need surgery, but even that too is not successful. It is the reason for doing ACL reconstruction. It is not recommended for everyone. Only if yo... Read Full »
Penile erection falls to one side with pain and discomfort. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am sure I have suspensory ligament tear or injury. I have slight pain and discomfort. My erection falls to one side when lying on my back and it also points downward when standing up. I do not have any past medical history. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.As you have written that you have no past history of any significant condition, so I am sure there is no history of injury or pelvis bone fracture. It is highly unlikely for anyone to have suspensory ligament injury without a pelvic bone fracture. Penile normal anatomy is n... Read Full »
I have sudden pain onset in my right knee. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. After a twist, I had a sudden pain in the right knee while cleaning the house. Initially, it was diagnosed as a ligament tear, but later, no tear was detected on repeated MRIs. The pain is not resolving with Methotrexate 20 mg, Prednisolone 10 mg, and Etoricox... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please send the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) reports of the knee. Who diagnosed the tear on MRI? I hope this information will help you. Thanks. Read Full »
My knee movement is limited after I fell from a longboard. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was riding my longboard and lost control at about 20 to 25 km/h. I fell and initially landed on my right knee. The pain only lasted for a day. Now, when I apply weight onto my right knee, it feels like a portion of the weight is being applied directly to the knee rather than being d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I want to know that are you able to squat comfortably and completely. Read Full »