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abhijeet v ghosh  
Male, 29
ludhiana - India

Broken Ankle
May 17, 2009 01:16PM in the Orthopedics Community
Dear barno, thanks regards
Possible Quad Rupture
May 17, 2009 01:07PM in the Orthopedics Community
Hi buddy, Yes it's still operable. If the surgeon can approximate it then it's real good news. However if he can;t get it done, then he might use a graft to get the required length. that's his decision. He will surely tell you about this.I am happy that you asked this. Feel free to clear your doubts. regards
knee pain
May 17, 2009 12:48PM in the Orthopedics Community
hi buddy, Since you are meeting a doctor, it will help you. Pain can be most commonly due to muscle weakness, torn meniscus or a ligament or cartilage damage, to name a few. I am sure that he will tell you one of these reasons, once he examines you. So keep us posted as what he said. Regards
Knee pain at 21
May 17, 2009 12:12PM in the Orthopedics Community
Dear friend, the heels are main culprit. I hope it,s not a high heel which is pencil tip. Please make your footwear more comfortable, if you want to avoid this problem. Also, please take care of your back, as this job demands lot of standing, which itself, can cause low back ache. Please feel free to ask me more, regards
How urgent is the surgery for meniscus tear
May 17, 2009 12:03PM in the Orthopedics Community
Dear Ruchi, you need a surgery. It's a must as you are only 25 with an active lifestyle that involves dance also. Otherwise, by the time you are 40 years, your knee will look like that of 55 years.The tear is around grade -3. Please visit an arthoscopic specialist, who will do the needful. And keep informing us and asking more. Regards
Confused about x ray results!!?
May 17, 2009 12:00PM in the Orthopedics Community
hi kay, it's good that you are meeting a hand specialist. Once you meet him, i think he will ask for the X-rays. So please get a copy of those X-ray sand post in in this forum, so that i can see it. Do let us know as what he has told you. This nmight be some knowledge for me also. There is a sign of affected pinky. All pinkies point towards "SCAPHOID&q...