SC Medical Chronobiology

Open Patella

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:20:06 +0000

Open Patella

How long is it gonna take me to recover from a severed patella tendon?

I cut my leg wide open at work on July 5th with a machete.(Me,Land surveyor) Severed patella tendon, and muscle lacerations just above the knee. I have been in an immobilizer for a month almost, and haven't bent my leg since the accident. I go back to the doc for a checkup and maybe start physical therapy next Thursday. What's my forecast?

Sliding Transfer

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:56:24 +0000

Sliding Transfer

I transferred my family slides to CD's. Is it possible to transfer these to DVD's? If yes, how?

I had my slides transferred to CD's at Costco. I would like to condense them onto DVD's. Can I do these on my home computer? HP Media Center

Ankle Stabilizer

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:25:20 +0000

Ankle Stabilizer

I think I have a cutting problem, any help?

I have been cutting since I was 11. I am 14. And I feel like I may have a cutting issue. I do it on my wrists the most. But in the summer ill do it on my ankles. I didn't think you could get addictive, but if I something about cutting or someone talks about it , I just cant control myself. I have to find a place and go do it. I love the feeling of it. It really helps me get threw hard and difficult times. I have been put on medicine like a mood stabilizer but other than that no depression medicine. So my question is how do I stop? And is it really addicting or is it in my head??

Leg Shin

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:58:01 +0000

Leg Shin

I have some really weird pain on my lower leg and shin!?

Whenever I run, my leg under my knee-cap on the sides will hurt. Also when i crouch down the muscles on the sides will hurt as if I was having a Shin Splint. And after running I will get this unbearable pain at the same place but this time is worse than before. While running the pain was bearable. Please help so I can have a sense of what i am experiencing
Well i am not actually running like distances but running as in basketball back and forth down and up the court

Grab Safety

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:38:46 +0000

Grab Safety

What is the gauge size of a safety pin?

And what is the normal gauge size of a nostril stud?I'd like to get my right nostril pierced but of course my parents don't care too much for that idea. So, I'm debating grabbing a safety pin and piercing it, then shoving an invisible spacer in it.. Any advice or comments would be extremely helpful

Shin Calf

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:07:21 +0000

Shin Calf

What size of a ice hockey shin guard do i need for a 21" calf?

I have seen them listed with up to 17" but is that the calf measurement or is it a diffrent one?

Strech Brace

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:14:56 +0000

Strech Brace

I am recovering from an open fracture in my elbow, my fingers are numb, is it normal and how long it'll take?

I have been in treatment for almost a month and a half and I am doing agressive terapy after surgery for an open fracture in my elbow, i was wearing the brace for one week and my fingers are numb, is this normal? will it recover? how long am I need for full recovering? I still can not reach my face or strech my arm. I want to be sure that I am in the right track to recover

Left Hand

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:20:26 +0000

Left Hand

Why are three knuckles on my left hand always swollen and hurt a little?

I am 55 and this started two months ago. The knuckles that are swollen are the ones closest to the fingernails on just my left hand, mostly my fourth and fifth fingers.

Breg Patella

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:28:51 +0000

Breg Patella

Best Knee Braces For A Meniscus Injury?

How does the meniscus work? The knee joint is made up of three bones: the kneecap (patella), the thigh bone (femur) and he shin bone (tibia). The joint is very important in peforming many activities

Arthritis Brace

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:03:38 +0000

Arthritis Brace

Arthritis in the Neck Can Spread Pain Around The Body

For those people who suffer from cervical spondylosis, it can become a real neck pain as it mainly emerges because of the degeneration of padding with those disks situated in the cervical spine in the back. This type of arthritis in the neck is the most predominant reason of the neck pain and is mostly observed in the elder generation. It is estimated that 75 % of the patients above the age of 60 suffer from some variant of arthritis in the neck. Although the ageing procedure is thought to be the most common reason for such problem, neck injuries occurred previously can also become the cause of arthritis in the neck.

Cervical osteoarthritis, also known as cervical spondylosis or arthritis in the neck is a degenerative situation, which is mostly caused due to the odd bone wearing of the neck and cartilage loss. This acts as a cushion for the neck vertebrae. When the bone spurs on the bones that are capable to break off and work their way into the cartilage, it is the time when neck pain is bound to occur. This cartilage loss also results in the formation of an open space in between the vertebrae in which the compression of nerves occurs and can result in additional type of pain in other body edges.

This nerve interfacing results from the pain in the back, neck and arms and in case the spinal cord gets affected due to arthritis in the neck, the pain also travels the leg route. Apart from the pain caused due to arthritis in the neck, a person may also experience a loss of sensation.

Non-Surgical Curing Techniques:

People who are in the initial stages of arthritis in the neck are advised to take non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drug for reduction of pain. However, the major concerns involved are the prevention of any sort of injury to the spinal cord and the nerves. There might be some cases where an individual may also require a Neck Brace for stabilization of the area around the neck and the prevention of the uncomfortable neck actions. With the deterioration of the condition, it is suggested to hold the neck motionless with the help of a cervical brace. In addition, the cortisone injections which would be given to the affected portion of the cervical spine would help in mitigating some part of the pain.

In certain severe cases of arthritis in the neck, hospitalization would be required in addition to a traction device for averting the neck from movement and causing spinal cord and nerve injury. In such cases, when a person gets hospitalized with arthritis in the neck, then that person could be provided certain narcotic pain relievers and muscle-relaxers.

Doctors may also advise surgical intervention as a last available effort for retrieving the region between the vertebrae. For the removal of fragments or bone chips which might have got placed in those spaces left by degenerated cartilage, surgery may be required.