Midlands Diving Chamber - Dive Medical Advice - Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk Dive Medicine - information for divers on different diving medicine subjects: marine animal hazards, the bends, Cardiovascular System and scuba diving, Central Nervous System and the scuba diver, Drugs and Diving, Easy Equalization for scuba divers, Eye Problems for scuba divers, women and scuba diving, Fitness and Diving, Gastrointestinal Problems and scuba diving, trauma and orthopaedic problems for scuba divers, Respiratory Problems and scuba diving. en-us webmaster@e-med.co.uk Midlands Diving Chamber - Dive Medical Advice http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/ldc_logo_new_small.jpg http://www.midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk 100 50 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Other I was hoping you could give me some advice concerning an operation I am having soon. Due to a twisted testicle I am having an orchidectomy and have been offered a prosthetic testicle replacement. I have concerns whether a silicone or saline implant is sui... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=114 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:40:18 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Other Hi doc. This is probably going to be one of the strangest questions you've been asked. It's a bit embarrassing, so sorry about that, but I don't know who else to ask. I won't beat about the bush any longer, so here's my problem. Basically I'm getting an e... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=114 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 07:35:52 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Rheumatism / Arthritis Last year I completed my PADI scuba diving course in the Maldives. Whilst I was learning to dive I did not suffer any problems, however when I returned home I was informed that I have Rheumatoid arthritis. I only have hand and wrist problems that leave me... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=155 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:06:38 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Other I have been away sailing for the past five days and have developed a perianal haematoma and am concerned on whether this will affect either flying or diving. I am taking suppositories to reduce the swelling and it occasionally bleeds. I am not sure how lo... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=114 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:20 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery Hi, I'm a 32 year old male in need of a spot of advice on my suitability to take up diving. About 15 years ago, I had disks removed from both my breasts. No serious complications other than a slight haematoma. Can you foresee any issues regarding taking u... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:49:04 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Head Injury Last year I sustained two skull fractures, a fractured eye socket and three jaw fractures! Is it safe for me to dive and would I pass a diving medical? Since the incident I have made a full recovery. I am fit and healthy. https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=119 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 03:28:08 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery Hi, I wonder if you can help. I had an emergency appendectomy on 4th January. Due to the infection, they had to remove it via a central vertical laparotomy incision. I didn't have any post op complications or infections and the wound has healed nicely. I ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Tue, 11 May 2010 03:27:09 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery Hello, I had an emergency operation on 11/11/09 for a testicular torsion. Both testicles are now stitched in place and the wound is still weeping a little and a little painful. However, what I would like to know is when can I go diving again? Or, how long... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Tue, 11 May 2010 03:25:19 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery My partner snapped his Achilles Tendon four weeks ago and had surgery to fix it. He has had his foot in a hard cast ever since and went back yesterday to get it repositioned. The doctor says that he has to wear the cast for another six weeks. We are booke... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Tue, 11 May 2010 03:23:44 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I recently had an abscess on my back which required lancing. This was then followed by a course of packing with a wick and daily dressings from the nurse at my surgery. It is healing well and getting smaller but it is still likely to be an open 'hole' (al... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:51:22 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints I have Kienbock's Disease and was concerned about increased chances of DCS when diving. Is it something I need to be concerned about? I was fine when I did my PADI Open Water & my Advanced courses.Also in the past I had a dislocated knee whic... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:20:37 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I have a suspect mole on my upper central chest which I have arranged to have removed. They will also be performing a biopsy (spudgun stylee) on my arm on another suspect area of skin. This was scheduled for next week, with the stitches out 10 days later.... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:18:16 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints Having never played a round of golf in my life, or even brandished one of those stick things in anger, I have been diagnosed with "Golfer's Elbow", or a case of tendonitis as it was also put. I work in a dive centre and so the cause is easy to understand.... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:56:19 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Rheumatism / Arthritis As a regular reader of Sport Diver, I often read your spread with interest and sadly at this time I'd welcome your opinion about my medical condition.I'm 45 years old and as a younger man I was extremely active, I was a physical training instr... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=155 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:45:51 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I would like to go diving in the coming August as part of my summer holiday. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with a low grade glioma (brain tumour) last year having had a seizure whilst asleep. I have since had the tumour removed and have not had any more s... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:32:42 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Head Injury Hi, I had a bicycle crash last week when I sustained multiple fractures of the cheekbones and lost a few teeth. All seems to be healing well one week on but I'm wondering how this could affect ear clearing and risk of embolism in the face on ascent i.e. ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=119 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:59:35 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Head Injury I am looking for some advice please. I am doing my PADI open water course in Egypt soon. A while ago I was playing football and received a blow to my head, I was knocked unconscious for about 10 seconds max. I felt OK at first, then started to get tunnel ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=119 Mon, 19 May 2008 11:57:22 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures My boyfriend recently broke his hand, which had pins put in yesterday and is now in a cast. We are going on a diving holiday on Thursday and his surgeon has signed a letter saying he is fit to dive as long as he keeps the cast dry. He bought some waterpro... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:14:51 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Other I am hoping that you can help me. I was shot 6 months ago trying to avert an armed robbery and was told by the specialist at the time that it would be sensible to go for a medical before I dive again. The bullet went into my back near the shoulder b... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=114 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:54:37 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Rheumatism / Arthritis My osteopath has just diagnosed me with PMR. I had a blood test taken this morning via my GP - results due in 5 to 7 days - at which point I presume/hope my GP concurs. So to date there is no medicine prescribed. However, how will this affect me diving, a... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=155 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:04:47 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I recently had a Hartman's resection to remove 50cm of damaged colon(due to colitis or diverticulitis) following a fistula between bowel and bladder. This has left me with a stoma bag(hopefully for only 4-6 months), after which a reversal will be carried... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:04:08 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I have been given you e-mail address in order I can seek advice following a minor operation. I am a 37 year old female. On 30th January I underwent a laparoscopy/laser surgery to remove endometriosis. The procedure was done under genera... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:12:36 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I had a face lift and eyes done on the 13th March, I am looking to go to the USA to do my divemaster and instructor courses. When will it be safe for me to dive please? https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:38:31 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures 7 weeks ago I had an undisplaced fracture of my left zygomatic complex (Cheek bone), there were no other symptoms other than a tender area on the face and a slight pressure pain upon sneezing. After 2 weeks there was no pressure pain upon sneezing. I w... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:48:43 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I underwent a laparoscopy examination on Saturday 12th November, under general anaesthetic, for investigative purposes only. During this, I gather I had my abdominal region pumped with Carbon dioxide, as is normal in these procedures. I was told that ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:41:29 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery My Husband is a very keen diver but in Feb this year he was diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas and bile duct. On 16th March he had a Whipple's Procedure ( removing half stomach, half pancreas, bile duct and his duodenum). He made a very quick recove... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:24:44 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints For about two weeks I have had a swelling on the elbow, I have seen my doctor this morning and was told that I have 'Olecranon Bursitis' and have been prescribed 600mg Ibuprofen to help reduce the inflammation/swelling. I did ask if I would b... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:33:45 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints I suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in November 2006 which was surgically repaired the next day. I then spent 8 weeks in a full cylinder cast with the leg in extension. I had a leg brace at 30 degrees for a further 3 weeks and now the brace is at 90 deg... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:31:56 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Spine I was given your contact details by Cate Jago from London Scuba who said that you may be able to provide me with some advice.I'm hoping to undertake my PADI course and when I printed out the medical form I had to answer "yes" to recurring back... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=32 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:18:11 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I had a femoral nail (pin) inserted into my right leg back in 2002 and wish to have it removed as its causing some discomfort. My question is do I have to stop diving for a while after the pin is removed? If so how long should I allow? Hope y... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:06:43 +0000 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I want to do PADI open water certificate. In the operation in Feb 1997, the tumour had invaded the diaphragm and wall of the inferior vena cava. Both patched with Dacron. I am now fully fit and have no health problems. Does this count as blood vessel surg... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:06:14 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I'm due to go in hospital in a couple of weeks for an operation to remove a "small cluster" of varicose veins from the side of my left testicle. How long after the op would it be sensible to dive again as I would love to use the time off work to further e... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:30:20 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints I have had 2 "fit to dive" medicals with you over the past 3 years & have recently certified as a PADI Divemaster. I now wish to book my first HSE medical. My difficulty is I have badly damaged knee joints (caused by cartilage removal from both knees over... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:10:07 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints I am an experienced diver who had a double arthroscopy operation in mid November 2004. I am booked to do a 50mtr chamber dive up in York this coming March, the staff at York can't give me an answer on if I am going to be considered safe to take part, base... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Fri, 30 Sep 2005 10:07:44 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Spine I'm currently undergoing treatment for a compressed disc at C6, in the mid-neck, which is causing pain in my hands. After having Physio and traction it is no better and I have been referred to a surgeon who discussed surgery with me, but am currently wai... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=32 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 04:05:07 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I appreciate if you may advise me on a diving medical question, or provide me with additional guidance.About 2 months ago I underwent an operation to correct hydrocoele and to remove varicocele around my testis. I intent to go SCUBA diving in on... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Thu, 29 Sep 2005 03:31:06 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures I learnt to dive last year in Australia where I spent a couple of months.Having really caught the bug, I booked a holiday in Malta last September. Unfortunately a couple of weeks before I fell off my mountain bike and broke my collar bone. The fracture wa... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:15:16 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints Hi, I wonder whether you could give me any advice on when I can commence diving again. I fractured my wrist 4 months ago, My consultant has said it is fine for me to dive once I feel that my wrist is strong enough (which it is now) although I now have a s... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures I wonder if you can help by giving me some advice. I am 24 yrs old. On May 24th I had an accident while jet skiing and I fractured my spine at T12. I had surgery a week later to put a very small fixture in place around T12 and fixing it into T11. I was we... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Rheumatism / Arthritis I would like you to confirm that I am OK to dive. I am a reasonably fit woman of 53 years.I gained my advanced open water PADI Certification in January this year and I am off next month with the family on a diving holiday. However, it has been... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=155 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures I am due to go diving in the Red Sea in 3 weeks time. About 8 weeks ago, I had an accident and dislocated/sprained my left collarbone. It is probably about 95% healed now, in that it still occasionally feels a bit tender especially if I've rol... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I will soon be having surgery on the misaligned 5th metatarsals of eachfoot. This involves cutting, re-shaping and pinning them. Apparently I'll be walking around ok in 2 weeks, and back to running in 4-6 weeks. Once I'm capable I'd like to go off, get so... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Spine I have decided to take the plunge and begin to learn diving, I have been once and loved it and decided to begin PADI courses. I had spinal surgery in December 2001. I had scoliosis and have made a 100% recovery and up to full fitness. I have no problems o... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=32 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Rheumatism / Arthritis I am 25 years old and an experienced diver. I seem to be developing arthritis in my hands, feet and knees. No official diagnosis yet, but my sister (who is a doctor in Canada) from hearing my symptoms over the phone seems to believe that it sounds like th... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=155 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Spine I wonder if you can help me, I have just been told I might have ankylosing spondylitis. I hardly have any problems with it but as I am a diver that is just going on an Advanced Open water diving course should I carry on diving. I am fit and go to the gym ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=32 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Surgery I have just been diagnosed with a ganglion on my wrist ( a small lump the size of a one penny piece). It appears that I may have to wait some time for an operation. Is this going to affect my diving at all? I have a holiday booked in the Red Sea at Easter... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=34 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Joints I have recently had both knees totally replaced. I wish to return to diving as soon as I am fit enough and have recovered the strength in my legs. I will build up the muscles again by walking exercising and swimming. The operations were performed in Decem... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=31 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures My husband and I are both divers but unfortunately my husband had a bad accident in October and suffered a compound fracture to his lower right leg. I appreciate that in the long term this should not affect his diving but he was recently admitted to hospi... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Spine Hello, just a question on diving medicals. I am currently a PADI scuba diving instructor and will be in need of my first HSE medical, having never had one before. There was just one thing that concerned me before making an appointment with you. ... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=32 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Trauma, Surgery and Orthopaedic Probs - Fractures I am proposing to go on a diving holiday, but wanted to ensure that I am medically fit enough to go, and wondered if you can help? I had a pneumothorax as the result of a fractured rib, two years ago. I am fully recovered now. Do you foresee any problems?... https://midlandsdivingchamber.co.uk/index.php?id=advice&page=6&cat=15&sub_cat=33 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100