Understanding Post-Surgery Knee Displacement: Causes and Solutions
Sudden reappearance of preoperative displacement issues? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery in April of this year, and my recovery has been normal. I started playing sports and basketball again in the...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Abnormal, please return to the orthopedic outpatient clinic for consultation.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Knee Displacement: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Knee Pain After Trauma: Causes and Treatment Options
Knee collision pain? Hello Doctor: I have been in two car accidents in the past, and my right knee sustained direct impact injuries from falling onto the ground, resulting in bruising and swelling. However, after the swelling subsided, I noticed that aside from experiencing a sha...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
You can start by applying a warm compress to a specific area of the right knee for about 20 minutes each time. You may also use a pain relief ointment to massage that area and see if the numbness and tingling sensations improve. If there is no improvement, please consult a rehabi...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain After Trauma: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Ankle Sprains: Recovery Tips and Treatment Options
Ankle sprain Hello doctor, I sprained my ankle while playing badminton two weeks ago. I couldn't walk at the time, so I went to the rehabilitation department for an X-ray, and the bones were fine. I applied ice for the first three days. Later, I went to a traditional Chinese...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It may be a slow inflammation of the ligaments, leading to joint instability. It is recommended to seek treatment at a rehabilitation clinic.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Sprains: Recovery Tips and Treatment Options
Knee Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention and Treatment Options
Knee contusion issues? Last week while riding a bike, my boyfriend turned without paying attention, and my left knee collided directly with a roadside pillar. At that moment, I felt intense pain and held my knee, experiencing a throbbing pain inside, as if something was jumping. ...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It could be an intra-articular knee disorder; it is recommended to seek evaluation and treatment from an orthopedic or rehabilitation clinic.[Read More] Knee Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention and Treatment Options
Understanding Neck Issues: When to Seek Rehabilitation Care
Neck problems Hello, doctor. For the past two weeks, I've been feeling tightness in my neck when turning my head to the left, and I have a sensation of not being able to turn it fully. When I turn to the right, there is a slight friction sound in the back of my neck. Additio...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Rehabilitation Medicine[Read More] Understanding Neck Issues: When to Seek Rehabilitation Care
Understanding Persistent Ankle Pain After a Sprain: When to Seek Help
The ankle sprain has been a while, but it still occasionally hurts? I am currently a high school freshman. When I was in the first year of junior high, I twisted my left ankle while running. I didn't see a doctor at that time. Initially, it was very painful, and I couldn...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It may be chronic ligament inflammation; it is recommended to visit a rehabilitation clinic for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Ankle Pain After a Sprain: When to Seek Help
Understanding Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery for Trigger Finger
Trigger finger surgery still results in swelling and pain? I would like to ask about my left thumb. The doctor said I have trigger finger. I underwent traditional surgery last month, and I had my stitches removed at the beginning of this month. Although the wound has healed, I st...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It is recommended to schedule a follow-up appointment to check for any ongoing inflammation.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery for Trigger Finger
Understanding and Managing Heel Pain for Taxi Drivers: Causes and Solutions
Right heel pain? Hello, doctor: I am a taxi driver and have been driving for about four years. I often sit for two to three hours at a time without the opportunity to get out of the car. About three months ago, I started experiencing pain in my right heel when I stand up after ge...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It sounds like plantar fasciitis. Please refer to http://www.commonhealth.com.tw/article/article.action?nid=67763.[Read More] Understanding and Managing Heel Pain for Taxi Drivers: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Your Symptoms: Disc Herniation vs. Piriformis Syndrome
I would like to inquire whether it is a herniated disc or piriformis syndrome? Hello, doctor. My symptoms started in early October. Initially, I felt tightness in the left side of my lower back and hip joint. One day, I did some stretching and leg lifts while lying down, and I&#x...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Is it a herniated disc or piriformis syndrome? Both are possible. An electromyography (EMG) test with needle insertion may help differentiate between the two, but if the nerve root is not injured, it may not provide a clear distinction. MRI is more expensive, and physicians may h...[Read More] Understanding Your Symptoms: Disc Herniation vs. Piriformis Syndrome
Assessing Nerve Damage After L5-S1 Disc Surgery: Rehabilitation Insights
Nerve injury after herniated disc surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent endoscopic surgery for my L5-S1 intervertebral disc at the beginning of August. During the procedure, I experienced nerve damage, which resulted in weakness in my right leg below the calf, and I am unable to lif...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
The condition and extent of nerve damage can be assessed through electromyography (EMG), which requires needle insertion. As long as the hospital has this equipment, both departments can order the test. However, once the injury has occurred, understanding the extent and nature of...[Read More] Assessing Nerve Damage After L5-S1 Disc Surgery: Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Rotator cuff tear Hello: I have been unable to raise my right arm and have experienced sharp, aching pain in my right shoulder for the past three months. The shoulder pain has persisted for over a year. My right shoulder ultrasound report is as follows: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING REPORT...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
According to the report, the main issue is a partial tear of one of the rotator cuff tendons, while another tendon is chronically inflamed. Additionally, the report mentions severe limitation in shoulder joint mobility, which may indicate the development of adhesive capsulitis (f...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Understanding Wrist Pain: Insights on Old Injuries and Recovery
Old wrist injury Last November, I injured my wrist while performing a wrist strength exercise. I didn't allow it to rest properly, which has resulted in a slower recovery. Almost a year has passed, and I still have issues with a few movements. 1. When I extend my right han...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It is possible that an old injury has not healed due to a lack of proactive treatment. Please visit the rehabilitation department for further treatment.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Insights on Old Injuries and Recovery
Exploring Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Adhesions
Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hello doctor, about 4 to 5 years ago, I injured my left wrist and was diagnosed with arthritis at that time. After 1 to 2 years of treatment, the joint started to become adhesed, and I was told it was degenerative arthritis. However, in the past tw...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
Relatively speaking, low-energy laser therapy is more suitable.[Read More] Exploring Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Adhesions
Understanding Stress Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
Stress fracture Hello Doctor, I suspect that both of my tibias have symptoms of stress fractures. Since I didn't pay much attention to it before, the condition has worsened, and now both tibias have swelling and pain. I am currently receiving ultrasound therapy, but I would ...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
1. In about 1 to 2 months. 2. Resistance training (progressive).[Read More] Understanding Stress Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Knee Pain: Is It Just Tight Muscles or Something More?
The tendons behind the knee are very tight? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about the pain behind my knee that occurs with certain specific movements. Is this just tightness in the muscles, or could it indicate a potential issue? Here are some examples: 1. When I do a forw...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Based on the description, it is likely that the muscle is too tight. You can apply pressure to that muscle while in a relaxed state; if there is no significant pain, there is no need to worry. However, you can perform stretching exercises (applying heat before stretching can enha...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Is It Just Tight Muscles or Something More?
Understanding Finger Joint Rehabilitation After Injury: Key Insights
Finger joint rehabilitation Hello Doctor: My little finger was amputated near the distal interphalangeal joint (the diagnosis indicates a distal fracture with partial bone loss and soft tissue damage). A reconstruction surgery has been performed (I am currently still in treatment...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
The golden rehabilitation period for fractures is generally about six months. The removal of the distal phalanx of the little finger will not cause significant disability, so there is no need to worry too much. Subsequent rehabilitation should focus on restoring the range of moti...[Read More] Understanding Finger Joint Rehabilitation After Injury: Key Insights
Understanding Inner Calf Pain: Recovery Tips for Dancers
Inner calf pain? I am a dancer. Last January, while practicing and teaching dance, I performed a lot of stationary running movements. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain on the inner side of my calf halfway through, which caused me to stop and rest. However, I continued to perform the ...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Is it really a calf muscle strain? To confirm the diagnosis, an ultrasound scan is needed to observe changes in the muscle tissue. It seems that you have already undergone all the rehabilitation equipment typically available. If the strength in the affected area is intact, it is ...[Read More] Understanding Inner Calf Pain: Recovery Tips for Dancers
Understanding Pain Near the Left Hip: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain in the left lower back near the hip area? Hello, I experience pain in the area just above my left hip when I lie down to sleep at night. It feels like a muscle or bone is not moving properly. Sometimes, when the pain is severe, I have difficulty walking and may limp, but at ...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
The symptoms are more indicative of a lumbar muscle tendon issue; please make an appointment with the rehabilitation department.[Read More] Understanding Pain Near the Left Hip: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Right Hand Limitations in Yoga: Causes and Solutions
Extension of the right hand? Recently, I have been practicing some yoga poses and noticed that I can complete many movements with my left hand. For example, I can place my left hand behind my back and touch my shoulder with my palm, but I find it very difficult to do the same wit...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It may be due to right shoulder joint capsule tightness or rotator cuff tendonitis. Please visit the rehabilitation department for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Right Hand Limitations in Yoga: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ankle Nerve Pain: Causes and Rehabilitation Tips
The nerves around the ankle feel unusual? Hello Dr. Yin, recently I don't know why I've been experiencing pain in the nerves on the side of my right foot (around the ankle, it hurts at a certain fixed angle). It feels fine when walking normally, but it's very notic...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It may be inflammation of the tendons or ligaments in the ankle. If it does not improve, please visit a rehabilitation clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Nerve Pain: Causes and Rehabilitation Tips