Is it dangerous if a dog licks an open blister?
Hi doctor,
Today, I fed a stray dog near the hotel I was staying at. A dog then came and licked an area of my toe where there was a blister nearby. Should I be worried?
13 May 2024 - 1 min read
What causes ankle sprain and tingling in the toes?
Hello doctor,
I sprang my ankle four days ago and went to the ER and they did an x-ray and of course, they could only tell me if there were any major fractures or breaks because of the swelling. Now the swelling has gone down a lot but just a little remain. Hardly there is any bruising, but it is still sore, and when I run the top of my foot (when I take the walking boot off to shower) my two middle toes tingle. I am supposed to go back in a week for a checkup. Could there be something else wrong with my ankle that would cause the tingling and still a little bit of swelling too?
13 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could be the cause of severe pain after a spinal fusion surgery?
Hello doctor,
I had a spinal fusion surgery at L1 for a burst fracture a few years back. Now the screws are backing out. It is loose and the bone has not fused correctly. I have been experiencing severe pain in that region for the past many days. What to do?
Please help.
11 May 2024 - 1 min read
What do the MRI reports of a knee suggest?
Hello doctor,
My MRI of the left knee joint was performed. A plain MRI study of the knee joint is performed in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes. Complementary CT screening was performed and images were reviewed.
Observation is as follows:
Early degenerative osteoarthritic changes in the form of reduction in joint space, osteophytic lipping, articular cartilage thinning or loss, and subchondral cystic changes (predominantly at patellar lateral facets).
Grade II signal involving the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Roots, anterior horn, and body appear normal.
Subtle marrow edema involving bilateral tibiofemoral condyles and head of fibula. Mild intraarticular and periarticular fluid collection.
The lateral meniscus is normal with no evidence of any tear or any area of signal alteration.
The anterior and posterior cruciate as well as the lateral and medial collateral ligaments and unremarkable with no evidence of a tear.
The lower end of the femur, the upper end of the tibia and fibula, and the patella are unremarkable.
The muscles, tendons, and fascial planes around the knee joint are normal.
The patella is normal in location. The quadriceps and patellar tendons appear normal. The medial and lateral retinaculum is intact.
Please help me in the interpretation of the attached MRI reports, also request further course of action.
09 May 2024 - 1 min read
What could cause sore throat, fever, and clear or white pockets on the tonsils?
Hello doctor,
I would like to inform you that I was drinking and smoking last night and now when I woke up I have a sore throat and it is getting worse progressively. The tonsils are lumpy with clear or white pockets on them. It hurts when I swallow and I also have a slight fever. I have had these symptoms since this morning. I have not taken any medication for the symptoms.
Please help.
Thank you.
08 May 2024 - 1 min read
Orthopedician And Traumatology