Orthopedics Q&A - Page 11

Recovery from a coccygeal fracture can often be accompanied by persistent pain? I previously had a coccygeal fracture, and it has been about a year and a half since my recovery, but I still experience frequent pain, which I find quite strange. I returned for a follow-up appointme...

The feeling of facial bone screws makes me wonder if I'm not normal? Hello! A few days ago, I sustained multiple fractures in a car accident. My current concern is regarding the fractures in my face, where I have metal plates and screws in my right cheek. After having the st...

Delayed diagnosis of finger fracture? Hello Doctor: In May 2023, I had a motorcycle accident and went to the emergency department at Changhua Christian Hospital in Douliu. At that time, no fractures in my fingers were detected. I later visited an orthopedic clinic, but the doctor...

Post-fracture exercise issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about exercising after a fracture. In January 2023, I was involved in a car accident and sustained fractures of the second, third, fourth, and fifth metatarsals in my right foot, as well as comminuted fractures of t...

Numbness and pain in the legs after a spinal injury? About three months ago, I accidentally bumped the right side of my lumbar spine while changing positions in a chair. Shortly after, I began to experience numbness and pain in my right leg. A week later, I visited a rehabilitati...

Bone spur on the dorsal side of the wrist? Hello, Doctor: Two days ago, I started experiencing mild pain on the back of my left wrist, and there was no swelling at that time. However, the day before yesterday, my left wrist suddenly became swollen and painful, extending towards m...

Lower back pain I usually work out and have a habit of sleeping on my side. I trained my back on February 3rd and my shoulders on February 5th. On February 7th, I felt pain in my back (in specific positions). It was a bit relieved on February 9th, but it still hurts when I touch ...

When pressure is applied to the dorsum of the foot, the second toe experiences pain? Hello, when I perform a downward pressing motion with my left foot, I experience pain along the tendon leading to the second toe on the dorsum of my foot. When I press on the dorsum of my foot, I...

Rib bone tumor Due to the rib X-ray showing a nodule on the anterior side of the third rib and a previous CT scan that revealed a small bony protrusion resembling an osteophyte, the doctor determined it to be benign. It has not been monitored for over a decade. However, a recent ...

The bruised area feels swollen and uncomfortable? On December 29, I fell down the stairs and sustained a large purple bruise on the side of my left thigh. It has been nearly two months since the incident, and I still feel swelling and discomfort in that area when doing heavy squa...

After a car accident, there is pain in a specific area of the lower back? Hello Doctor, I had a motorcycle accident on February 1st, and I experienced severe pain in my left lower back at that time. Even sitting in a wheelchair was painful when I breathed. In the days following t...

Disc herniation decompression surgery? Why do different hospitals have varying charges for surgical procedures? Minimally invasive surgeries can be covered by health insurance, so why is it difficult to find hospitals willing to perform these procedures, or are they located too f...

Foot problems Hello Dr. You, I have a few questions regarding my mother's plantar pain. My mother is 68 years old, and over three months ago, she experienced symptoms of plantar fasciitis in her left foot. She went for acupuncture treatment, and the procedure was very painfu...

Finger fracture Hello, doctor. In October, I sustained a fracture in my right pinky finger due to improper volleyball activities. I visited an orthopedic specialist, and for the first month, I had it immobilized. In the following two months, the doctor advised me to move my finge...

The size of the incision for the removal of plates and screws from a clavicle fracture can vary depending on the specific surgical technique used and the individual patient's anatomy. Generally, the incision may range from 2 to 5 centimeters in length. However, it is importa...

Treatment methods for OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Hello Dr. You, I fell in November 2023 and landed directly on my left knee. Despite ongoing treatment in rehabilitation and traditional Chinese medicine, my pain has not improved. I still experience pain on both sides of t...

Injury from a motorcycle accident, with knee contusion and lower limb edema? Hello, Doctor! I would like to inquire about an injury I sustained at the end of January while riding a motorcycle. I fell and my left knee struck the ground. There were no obvious wounds, and an emergen...

Inability to fully extend the knee? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been trying home workouts, and I've noticed that when I attempt to lift my legs, my knees cannot fully extend and always form an obtuse angle resembling an inverted V. I couldn't find any information...

Ankle fracture recovery issues? Hello, I have a closed fracture of the left ankle. On February 5th, I underwent surgery with self-funded plates and bone grafting. I had my stitches removed yesterday, and the doctor said I could gently place weight on my foot based on my pain tole...

Coccygeal fracture I was diagnosed with a coccyx fracture in early February, and the doctor prescribed a two-week rest period. After returning to work two weeks later, I experienced increased discomfort in my buttocks due to the need to lift heavy objects and perform bending move...