http://www.answerbag.com/profile/360363 New Answerbag answers from AlbertChong Wed, 30 May 2012 03:47:59 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 03:47:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5175766 I want to become a surgeon. I know that you have to go to college before med school. What I don't know is, what kind of classes should I take to get the degree I need? What are the steps I need to take to get into school and on the right track?<br /><br />You need to take the pre-requisite classes to get into med school (bio, chem, physics, etc), but other than that, whichever major you choose will dictate the classes you need to take. I agree with talking to your advisor or counselor about getting on the right track. It&#039;s a long road, but... Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:50:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5175766 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5175683 4 weeks I damaged my ACL ligament in my knee I can now walk on it (with a little pain) do I still need surgery?<br /><br />Usually, ACL tears will calm down and you will be able to walk on it within a few weeks. However, if your knee is still unstable, you will most likely require surgery. But then again, there are a bunch of different factors, including your age and activity level. I&#039;d recommend seeing an... Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:43:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5175683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4016021 I've had carpel tunnel surgery on the 4 of this month. Should my middle finger have a numbing to it. It's just the middle one. It has been 11 days now. Thanks<br /><br />The nerve that is pinched in carpal tunnel syndrome does give feeling to the middle finger. Sometimes, it can take some time for full feeling to come back, depending on how long the nerve was compressed beforehand. Out of curiosity, I wonder if carpal tunnel surgeries paid for that particular... Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:48:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4016021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4015896 Has anyone been successful in healing carpal tunnel without surgery?<br /><br />Gabby That sounds like trigger finger, not carpal tunnel syndrome. If it comes back, you should see a doctor about getting an injection or surgery if that doesn&#039;t help. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:32:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4015896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4015879 I'm in a full ankle to thigh leg cast after knee surgery and It has dropped onto the ankle and foot causing blisters. Any ideas to help prevent this?<br /><br />clare83, This is a common problem with a cylinder cast. I would recommend padding the bottom of the cast with some sort of gauze or, even better, moleskin. It&#039;s a felt-like material that is sticky on the back. You can wrap it around the bottom edge of the cast. Another thing, if you do... Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:30:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4015879 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3378021 Why the heck does surgery take so long to heal?? gosh!! -kayla<br /><br />Agree with BigDaddyBS. I tell my patients - think how much a paper cut hurts. Think of surgery as a bigger, deeper paper cut. And that&#039;s just the incision alone, not to mention all the work that was done inside. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:19:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3378021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3139902 I have a partially torn Supraspinatus tendon.This happened in December/07, verified by ultrasound. Latest ultrasound shows a hypoechoic area where the partial tear was. What does hypoechoic mean? Pain has been excrutiating. What can I do to help it heal?<br /><br />Normally, the tendon will reflect back the ultrasound signal to give a certain pattern on the monitor. The hypoechoic area is reflecting less of the signal back, which usually means there is a void in that part of the tendon, such as with a tear. Partial rotator cuff tears can be treated either... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:05:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3139902 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3137212 What is the 1/4 inch diameter bump on my collar bone?<br /><br />Where on the collarbone? Towards the shoulder or towards the neck? Or in the middle? Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:58:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3137212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109310 How can i become a Surgeon and what dose it take? Im in 8th grade,and im getting As and Bs. i just need some one with a Medical career to tell me what grades they got in High school and what there Gpa was..just tell me how i can succeed at my goal...<br /><br />You first have to go to college (~4 years), then go to medical school (4 years), then do a surgical residency (4-7 years). Grades are important for the application and selection process, but overall knowledge and the learning process will make you a more well-rounded person. As Nicole said, try... Fri, 30 May 2008 12:11:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109154 How long after total knee replacement does it take to recover?<br /><br />Generally I tell my patients the first 3 months are pretty miserable, but then you turn the corner. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:51:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109154 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109112 How will wrist surgery affect your movement in hand?<br /><br />Agree with Nelson - depends on the type of surgery (fusion, pinning, ligament reconstruction, etc). Fri, 30 May 2008 11:47:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109100 Ok...Im having knee arthroscopy Thursday (I have torn ligiments under my kneecap) and I was wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom. How long does the recovery process take? Did it hurt? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!<br /><br />This depends on the injury itself. Is it the ACL? Fri, 30 May 2008 11:46:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109100 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109084 I broke my fibula about an inch above my ankle. The doc says if anything has come loose I will have to have surgery. I have to go get xrays in a couple days to see if it has came loose. What is the surgery process, healing process and when can I walk agai<br /><br />If the fibula needs operative fixation, you will likely have a plate and screws. The healing process and walking again depends mainly on the severity of the fracture. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:44:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109061 How long usually does it take for a patient with a hip replacement to be released?<br /><br />Generally you are in the hospital for 2 to 5 days, depending on how fast you meet discharge criteria, including being cleared for discharge by the physical therapist. Most patients are able to walk with crutches or a walker the first day. However, there are a lot of other factors, including other... Fri, 30 May 2008 11:42:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109032 I have broken my fibula about an inch above my ankle. And if I have to have surgery I was wondering if they put you to sleep. Because I just finished watching a video on youtube and this guy was wide awake while they were operating on him?<br /><br />Most likely you will have general anesthesia (put to sleep). You can ask your surgeon and anesthesiologist about spinal anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or nerve blocks as well. Fri, 30 May 2008 11:39:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3109032 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3107976 The surgeon tells my doctor that he doesn't want to do a hip replacement on me even tho I need it cause I am on a lot of morphine + oxycodone and I am on crutches and that seems to*work*for me. This is true!! My doctor can't believe this! what to do?<br /><br />There are many decisions involved into whether or not to perform a hip replacement, including other medical conditions you may have. Every medical/surgical decision is based on a risk/benefit ratio. Sometimes the risks of the surgery outweigh the benefits. I would obtain a second opinion with... 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