Difuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis?
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What is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)?  \n\nDISH is characterized by excessive bone growth along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine \nIt also involves inflammation and bone growth where tendons and ligaments attach to bone, such as at the elbow, knee and the heel of the foot. \nBone spurs are common among people with DISH\n\nDISH (sometimes called Forestier’s disease) is considered a form of degenerative arthritis and is characterized by excessive bone growth along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine. It is also associated with inflammation and calcification (bone growth) at other areas of the body where tendons and ligaments attach to bone, such as at the elbow, knee and the heel of the foot. These can lead to bone spurs. Heel spurs, for example, are common among people with DISH.\n\nHow common is DISH?  \n\nDISH is very common, affecting between six and 12 percent of North Americans. \nIt rarely occurs among people younger than 50. \nIt affects more men than women.\n\nDISH is thought to be the second most common form of arthritis after osteoarthritis. It affects between six and 12 percent of North Americans, almost always occurring among people older than 50. Unlike most types of arthritis, DISH occurs more often among men (65%) than women (35 %), and affects 28 percent of men over the age of 80.
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Boy, there is not a lot of information out there on this subject.  Contact your doctor, and ask your questions to him/her directly.\n\nThe medical records of 179 patients were reviewed to identify complications related to the use of the halo external skeletal-fixation device. The complications that were identified included pin-loosening in 36 per cent of the patients, pin-site infection in 20 per cent, pressure sores under either a plastic vest or a plaster cast in 11 per cent, nerve injury in 2 per cent, dural penetration in 1 per cent, dysphagia in 2 per cent, cosmetically disfiguring scars in 9 per cent, and severe pin discomfort in 18 per cent. One hundred and eighty (25 per cent) of the 716 pins used had become loose at least once, and an infection had developed at sixty-seven pin sites (9 per cent). Two-thirds of the pins that were loose or associated with infection required change or removal. These complication rates, particularly of pin-loosening and infection, are exceedingly high. Attention to details in pin application, pin maintenance, and proper pin-site care may minimize the number of complications.
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Osteochondritis dissecans occur most commonly in the knees and elbows.  What happens is a tiny bit of the bone inside the joint, just under the cartilage (subchondral) dies off (necrosis).  This usually causes some of this dying bone or some of the cartilage over it to come loose inside the joint.  This free fragment, sometimes called a "joint mouse" can cause further inflammation or irritation in the joint if it gets stuck between moving parts of the joint.  \n\nIt occurs most commonly in boys from 10 to 20 years old who are athletically active.  However, it is occurring in more athletic girls as well.  Decreasing the inflammation and rest from athletics for 6 to 8 weeks helps to get rid of the pain.  If it happens in adults, there is usually more joint damage, so surgery to remove free fragments and to clean up the joint surfaces is sometimes needed.\n\nNatural treatment options would include joint support with glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate.  This will help to decrease inflammation and to build up the cartillage.  Also, proper mechanics for whatever athletic activity is needed to decrease stress on the joint.
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I think you might be talking about Synovial osteochondromatosis. Here is a link where you can find out more information about this condition:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_osteochondromatosis
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I also have ddd, cervical (neck), had surgery, fusion, metal plate & screws.   2 years later, 3 more herniated discs and have read, searched, asked, etc. for a solution.  I know, it's a miserable condition.  Google degenerative disc disease or herniated discs.  Some material says they may heal on their own (not my experience), but something I was informed about through this site but haven't tried is papaya injections. No, not making it up.  Also, google laser spine institute where you will find animated info that clearly demonstrates and explains what happens to the nerves, spinal chord and spine.  Good luck, I really feel for you.
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loss of connective tissue between their bones
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I would have it checked out by your local othopedic specialist. It could be something serious, or like your boyfriend said, a bone spur.
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its arthritus, you can try glucosamine and chondroiton, and aleive for some pain help and ask your doctor for something like mobic, thats the anti inflamitory im on, it doesnt really stop the pain but it helps some, also lose weight. thats a biggie, next step is joint replacement. its old age hon.
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hullo\nostiosites are calcium accumulations on bony sites as the joints,due to previous trauma or aging process.\ncan be treated by surgery or physiotherapy.\n\n\nDr.solo
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**Treatment of spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis is controversial and should be managed by an orthopedic specialist.** \n\nTherapeutic modalities include rest and lumbar bracing to prevent hyperextension (excessive stretching of the back).\n\nSurgical fusion is indicated for intractable pain.\n\n-random physician
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Acrodysostosis \n\n\nImportant \n\nIt is possible that the main title of the report Acrodysostosis is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. \n\n\n\nSynonyms \n\nPNM \nPeripheral Dysostosis-Nasal Hypoplasia-Mental Retardation \nDisorder Subdivisions \n\nNone \nGeneral Discussion \n\nAcrodysostosis is an extremely rare skeletal disorder characterized by abnormally short and malformed bones of the hands and feet (peripheral dysostosis) and underdevelopment of the nose (nasal hypoplasia). Other findings may include progressive growth delays, short stature, and/or unusual head and facial (craniofacial) features. Affected infants may exhibit premature maturation of bones of the hands and feet, malformation and shortening of the forearm bones (radius and ulna) near the wrist, and/or abnormally short fingers and toes (brachydactyly). Characteristic facial features may include a flattened, underdeveloped (hypoplastic) "pug" nose, an underdeveloped upper jaw bone (maxilliary hypoplasia), widely spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism), and/or an extra fold of skin on either side of the nose that may cover the eyes' inner corners (epicanthal folds).\n\n\n\nAcrodysostosis is usually accompanied by moderate mental retardation and learning difficulties. It may be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait in some cases, although no gene has yet been identified with this disorder. Acrodysostosis seems to be associated in some cases with advanced parental age.
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Not unless u're under the age of 16!!!! The NHS are really strict about ortho treatment and even if it affects ur eating and stuff it would have to be really severe if they were to go ahead with it. It's all to do with your growth! your bone toughens up as u get older and the success rates reduce so they steer away from it!
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http://www.engin.umich.edu/class/bme456/bonefracture/bonefracture.htm
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From joints or bone?\nSee a physician.  This is not a do it yourself project.
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I have never heard of that. Maybe you should ask a podiatrist or endocrinologist about that. It seems weird to me.
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There is no way to fix a calcaneus bone.\nI take it you mean to remove the excess calcium.
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mmm well yeah they aks and look at your bone constitution, like porosity and minerals in it , you have to keep a  very healthy diet and your nutrition has to be rich in calcium so that ur bones recover properly if u get that kind of operation  :)