Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 39

Re-evaluation of Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Hello, Doctor: I am a recent graduate and I hope to attend the National Defense Medical Center. On the advice of my teachers, I decided to undergo a physical examination before the entrance exam. However, during the orthopedic examination, a...

Pain occurs when extending the head towards the right rear? When I extend my head backward to the right, I experience pain on the left side, at a height level with my scapula and close to the spine. The pain feels deeper, but it does not occur when I am not stretching. Could you ...

Mild tingling in the lower back? I have very little physical activity. Last week, I walked for 2 hours and felt quite tired. After sitting down, I experienced a slight tingling sensation in my left lower back, which lasted for about ten seconds before disappearing. I tend to slou...

Knee problems A year ago, I bumped into the corner of a table at home with significant force. After that, I experienced occasional mild pain in my knee for a while. I went to the hospital, and after an X-ray, the doctor said there was no issue with the bones and diagnosed it as a...

Inability to bend the proximal interphalangeal joint after a finger injury? Hello Dr. Su, I am currently 27 years old. When I was about 18, I sustained a deep cut on the second phalanx of my left index finger. At the time, I believed the wound was quite deep, but since the bleed...

Hip joint hot compress? Hello, I had an examination of my hip joint in September this year (I underwent total hip replacement surgery in January last year). The results were normal, but the doctor suggested that I apply heat therapy regularly. I would like to ask how to properly ...

Left hand issues? Hello Doctor, last month I slipped while handling a pot and injured my left thumb, which hasn't healed yet. It hurts whenever I apply pressure to the tip of my thumb. Additionally, around September 20th, I noticed that when I woke up, my left hand was bent ...

Correction of Bow Legs Hello, doctor. I would like to ask some questions regarding my O-shaped legs. Since childhood, I have been told that I have slightly O-shaped legs and an outward foot position. I didn't pay much attention to it and it didn't affect me much, but af...

Rehabilitation Issues After Femoral Fracture and Knee Recovery Hello, doctor. I was involved in a car accident at the end of July, which resulted in a closed fracture of the left femoral shaft. It has been about three months since my surgery, but my knee still cannot bend normall...

Intravenous Biochemical Laser Therapy I have high blood pressure and diabetes, but no other symptoms. A nearby clinic recommended me to undergo intravenous biochemical laser therapy. They mentioned that celebrities like Hsiao Wan-Chang have undergone it, and that it can promote h...

After fibula fracture Hello, doctor. I have a fibula fracture that was casted for 6 weeks and has now been removed without surgery. I am currently using a single crutch to walk and help my muscles regain strength. Do I need to proactively schedule an appointment with the rehabili...

Ligament rupture Hello, doctor: I would like to know if an ankle ligament tear requires surgery, or if rehabilitation treatment is sufficient. If surgery is necessary, what is the optimal time frame for performing the surgery after the injury? Thank you!

Shoulder protrusion Doctor, I previously had a bump near the neck area of my right shoulder, about two centimeters in size, which was painful to the touch, but it disappeared after applying a patch. Recently, when my right shoulder is in a relaxed position, the bump reappears and...

Coccygeal issues Hello Doctor: When I sleep on my back, my lower back is somewhat suspended, and the suspended part is quite significant. Therefore, I place a pillow under my knees, but my lower back still feels sore. Additionally, I often experience lower back pain while doing h...

Herniated disc Hello Doctor, a while ago, the rehabilitation specialist told me that I have an L5/S1 herniated disc, and an electromyography test confirmed that there is compression. I have been following the doctor's advice for rehabilitation, reporting almost daily for the...

Elbow issues About a month ago, I developed tennis elbow due to overtraining. I later went to a rehabilitation clinic where I received electrical therapy, ultrasound, and infrared treatment. Currently, my condition is almost healed, but I still experience pain when applying press...

Chest pain and back pain? Hello Doctor: I am a software engineer, so I often have to sit in front of the computer for long periods at work. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in the left side of my back, specifically in the scapular area, which starts in the afternoon and is...

Pain in the ribs during breathing? I would like to ask the doctor, in mid-July, I woke up in the middle of the night and while breathing normally, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my left rib. I have experienced this before, but it usually goes away in a few minutes. However, this...

Swelling and fluid accumulation in the right ankle that has persisted for nearly a year, seeking help! I have been suffering from swelling in my right ankle for almost a year (my left ankle is normal)!!! I have seen various traditional and Western medicine practitioners, undergon...

Post-operative care after Achilles tendon release surgery? Hello, I underwent surgery for Achilles tendon contracture and tibialis anterior tendon transfer in mid-May. Previously, I had foot drop and had debridement on the anterior compartment of my calf, and despite a year of re...