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Can any substance be put in between bones to keep from rubbing togethe
Severe pain inside inner thigh. Doc said arthritis in hip. Don’t want surgery. Is there anything that can be added in between bones to prevent from rubbing together?
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Hi there... just out of hospital with a new shiny hip.. the other one is bone on bone so that will be next. I have needed a Jaw reconstruction for 40 years which has now turned into needing full replacement instead. They are going to go in and clean it out and inject a cushioning stuff into it i will let you know how it goes as i havn't had cartledge in there for those 40 years . take care everyone... If it helps bone on bone and also nerve problems in back and neck.... they can put blockers which were great but now they are going in to burn the nerve's this time because it was so successful
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2 ReactionsHoping u have quick recovery from hip rehab. And hoping jaw injection goes smoothly. Keep us updated🤞🏻🙏
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Greetings from Canada! I too have had the injection to replace lost cartilage in joints. In my case it was the right knee, which is on the wait-list for replacement (I anticipate a 5 or 6 month wait). I had my left hip total replacement done in 2018, and my only regret is that I didn't get it done sooner. You're going to love it! The cartilage injection is made from rooster combs and binds to the joint quite easily. Results are varied, with some patients having an annual injection while others are once and done. Mine lasted for almost a year, and it sure was nice to be able to move and function like normal. I also have 8 rhyzotomies (nerve burnings) done in my lower back every 4 months, L-1, 2, 3, 4 bi-laterally, and a nerve blocker in my right hip. I hate the sting of the freezing, but it's pure magic after that. I just wish they didn't grow back so fast. Some people get relief for a year or more, but regardless, it's worth it.
I put too many things off for too long for reasons that just don't make much sense. But I've learned my lesson, and it's: Don't lump all your medical issues together in one big ball. It's too overwhelming and depressing. Separate the issues and tackle them one at a time, starting with the one that's most important to you. Treat your recovery like a full-time job and be committed to the treatment plan. Things will get better and life will be good again.
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8 ReactionsThankyou so much for taking the time to reply. I wonder as i have only been under anaesthetic to have the blockers.. do you have these done without being under.
Great advice! Best of health to u🤗
Nope, wide awake. Yes, it'll have uncomfortable moments but it's a walk in the park compared to what you've been going through, and you'll be on your way home in half an hour or less.
There's usually only two people in the operating room: the surgeon, and the radiologist (x-ray technician) who helps guide the surgeon with a fluoroscope (live-action x-ray machine). The surgeon will administer a freezing agent, which stings for about 10 seconds, and then begins to guide the needle to the nerve root. Don't worry...the freezing works immediately and this doesn't hurt. You'll be well frozen, and the surgeon will administer more if you feel you need it. When the probe's tip is at the nerve root, he'll test the needle's position with a very low current, just enough for you to feel a tiny pulse, and he'll want you awake so he can ask you questions. He'll then increase the current to complete the procedure. You'll feel the area get a little warm, but it won't hurt. And one minute later, your life begins again.
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1 Reactionwow that is amazing. He has offered to do it in the rooms but due to fibrobylgia, lupus and a million other things my pain tolerance with all these meds are zilch.... i did have quarterzone injuection once in my big toe and it was soooooo painful. There was no deadening of the area though. So you don't think it will feel like that
Hey juju01, in answer to your question about medications that can be administered into a joint to ease the pain of OA and increase mobility, you'll want to talk to your doctor or surgeon about Hyaluronic Acid. It's extracted from the combs of roosters and is injected directly into the afflicted joint. It reduces the pain by reducing the inflammation, and binds to the joint surface. This smooths the surface and allows better movement. But remember, this is not a permanent solution. Some people get very minimal benefit, but most get good results that last about a year. Some choose to go with annual injections and completely forego surgery. My neighbour and I have both had Synvisc in our knees, he annually for several years, me twice.
Oooh, Leannestork, you better talk to your doctor or an anesthesiologist about your conditions. I know zilch about fibromyalgia and lupus. My best guess is your low pain resistance is the reason why they have these procedures done with a general anesthetic rather than local. You definitely wouldn't be able to handle the freezing agent used for nerve blockers and rhyzotomies. They're acid-based and are VERY uncomfortable for about 10 seconds, but for you, probably longer.
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