Understanding Drop Foot Rehabilitation: Challenges and Solutions
Rehabilitation for Dropped Foot Hello, I experienced muscle necrosis in the anterior compartment of my lower leg this January, which required surgical debridement. Since then, I have developed foot drop, making it difficult to lift or lower my foot, as well as move it side to sid...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello, in January of this year, I experienced muscle necrosis in the anterior compartment of my calf, which required surgical debridement. Since then, I have developed foot drop, and while I can walk with assistance, I have also developed a leg length discrepancy, making it diffi...[Read More] Understanding Drop Foot Rehabilitation: Challenges and Solutions
Understanding Ankle and Knee Pain: Non-Surgical Recovery Options
Ankle and knee issues? I had a car accident on February 15 and have been suffering ever since. I have seen an orthopedic clinic, received acupuncture from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and visited a martial arts clinic for bone manipulation, but my condition hasn&#...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
If surgery is not performed, rehabilitation therapy is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Ankle and Knee Pain: Non-Surgical Recovery Options
Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation for Your Legs
Posterior knee Hello, doctor. I previously had a habit of running and swimming with the frog stroke, but recently I've noticed that while walking, the area behind my left knee, where the knee connects to the thigh, feels like it catches a bit when I straighten my leg. Althou...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
You may want to see a rehabilitation specialist, as it could be due to insufficient muscle flexibility.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation for Your Legs
Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation Help
Lower back pain, unable to bend over? Hello, I have severe pain in my lower back, with the right side being slightly more painful than the left. Initially, I couldn't sit for long, needing support after about 5-10 minutes. The pain has progressively worsened, making it diffi...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Both rehabilitation medicine and orthopedics are acceptable.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation Help
Understanding Central Foot Pain: Running Injuries and Recovery Tips
Pain in the center of the dorsum of the foot? Dear Dr. Yin Hsin-Pei, I have recently started morning jogging (every other day, 4 km each time, only on the track). About four days in, I began to experience pain in the central part of my foot. Pressing on the central area of my fo...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It sounds like the foot is experiencing muscle and tendon inflammation due to overuse from running. It is recommended to apply local heat for 15-29 minutes at a time, along with the use of topical anti-inflammatory patches or ointments. Once the pain subsides, you can resume runn...[Read More] Understanding Central Foot Pain: Running Injuries and Recovery Tips
Understanding Thigh Indentation: When to Seek Medical Help
Thigh indentation Around the ages of 14-16, a depression appeared in the middle of my thigh, and when I pinch it, there is a noticeable sensation of layering. Sometimes, I experience a pain that is hard to describe. I have not undergone any examinations yet and am unsure which sp...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It is recommended to schedule an appointment with the Rehabilitation Department for a muscle ultrasound examination to determine the cause of the indentation.[Read More] Understanding Thigh Indentation: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding the Impact of Partial Ligament Injury on Hand Function
My father severed the ulnar collateral ligament on the inner side of his wrist due to improper handling of equipment? Hello, my father accidentally cut the ulnar collateral ligament on the inner side of his right wrist while using a utility knife improperly. The doctor initially ...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
A utility knife is more likely to sever a tendon rather than a ligament, as ligaments are located deeper near the bones. If a ligament were injured, the wound would be quite deep, and the tendon would likely be cut first. The tendons on the inner side of the wrist are responsible...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Partial Ligament Injury on Hand Function
Addressing Leg Length Discrepancy After Car Accident Surgery
Leg length discrepancy due to car accident? Hello doctor, I had a car accident over a year ago and underwent two surgeries where metal rods were inserted. The first surgery was the day after the accident, and the second was to correct a malalignment of my femur, which was not hea...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
If it is not possible to continuously wear shoes with height-increasing insoles, the only option would be to undergo orthopedic surgery again. If the metal plate has not yet been removed, it may be possible to perform femoral lengthening surgery simultaneously when the original p...[Read More] Addressing Leg Length Discrepancy After Car Accident Surgery
Nighttime Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Better Sleep
Waking up with hand numbness in the middle of the night? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing numbness in my entire hand at night, which wakes me up. After a while, it goes away, and I can continue sleeping. During the day, I have no symptoms of hand numbness; it only occurs a...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
It is recommended to perform a neurological examination in clinical practice.[Read More] Nighttime Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Better Sleep
Understanding Knee Injuries: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies and Next Steps
Knee contusion? Hello, doctor. I injured my knee last year, and at that time, I had an X-ray done by an orthopedic doctor, who said the bones were normal. I later underwent electrical therapy and also sought acupuncture treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Consider magnetic resonance imaging for differential diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Knee Injuries: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies and Next Steps
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek Treatment
Shoulder and neck muscle pain that can be relieved by massage? Hello, in the past few weeks, when I turn my head to the left upon waking up in the morning, I experience tightness and pain in my left shoulder and neck, similar to the pain of a stiff neck. However, after some massa...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
It is likely that you have cervical spondylosis, and you should consult a rehabilitation specialist.[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek Treatment
Calf Raises for Rehabilitation: Will They Bulk Up Your Muscles?
Regarding rehabilitation exercises for toe raises? Hello, doctor: I was diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis and posterior tibial tendonitis a little over a month ago (I have seen a doctor). Currently, I am doing rehabilitation at home (stretching my calves against the wall and usi...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Calf raises as a rehabilitation exercise will contract the gastrocnemius muscle. Prolonged duration and high intensity can lead to hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius (calf muscle). If concerned, stretching the calf or using a standing stretch board can help.[Read More] Calf Raises for Rehabilitation: Will They Bulk Up Your Muscles?
Understanding Knee Pain: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Insights
Knee pain Since March, I have been experiencing pain behind my right knee. There is severe pain when sitting cross-legged, squatting, or kneeling, and it also hurts when I need to change positions after maintaining the same posture for a long time. Starting in April, I have been ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Recommendation for orthopedic outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Insights
Persistent Swelling After Ankle Sprain: Should You Be Concerned?
After an ankle sprain, a lump may persist for a long time without resolving? I sprained my ankle in January when I fell while going downstairs. At that time, my foot was swollen and painful, but after two days, the pain subsided and I was able to return to work. The swelling has ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Please have the clinician perform an ultrasound examination.[Read More] Persistent Swelling After Ankle Sprain: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Left Hip and Thigh Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Left buttock to thigh I have been experiencing pain in my left hip and thigh after squatting for too long or standing up straight after climbing high. I can't stand up immediately and feel like I might fall. I'm not sure if it's nerve pain or muscle pain. Sometimes...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Based on the description, it is possible that there is inflammation of the thigh muscles/tendons, but sciatica cannot be ruled out. Further clinical examination is necessary for a more accurate diagnosis, and it is recommended to schedule an appointment with a rehabilitation medi...[Read More] Understanding Left Hip and Thigh Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Common Concerns and Recovery Timeline
Rehabilitation-related Hello, I have a few more questions regarding Dr. Lee's response on June 22. It has been nearly six months since my calf decompression surgery, and my toes still swell. I also experience cramping pain in the arch of my foot (the bottom and sides of the ...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello! It has been nearly six months since the calf decompression surgery, and my toes still experience swelling. Additionally, there are cramps in the foot arch (the bottom of the foot and both sides of the arch), and there is tight pain on the outer side of the ankle (with the ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Common Concerns and Recovery Timeline
Knee Swelling After Car Accident: Understanding Complications and Next Steps
After the car accident, the swelling in the knee progressed to swelling in the calf? On May 14, at the time of the car accident, I was kneeling on my right knee, which had two injuries approximately the size of a coin, along with a hematoma. My right knee was very painful and I w...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
There are many reasons for calf swelling and hardness; it is recommended to consult a general surgeon.[Read More] Knee Swelling After Car Accident: Understanding Complications and Next Steps
Post-Hip Replacement: Managing Mobility and Key Positioning Tips
Hip joint issues Will there be any mobility issues after a hip replacement surgery? What positions should be taken into consideration?
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
1. Most people will not. 2. After surgery, do not cross your legs and avoid excessive bending of the hip.[Read More] Post-Hip Replacement: Managing Mobility and Key Positioning Tips
Post-Surgery Complications: Recovery Insights for Rehabilitation
Surgical complications? Hello, I was hospitalized for emergency surgery to relieve pressure due to CO2 poisoning on January 7, 14, and 25 (skin grafting). There was some muscle necrosis on the outer side of my right calf, which has been debrided, and a skin graft was performed on...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello: Currently, there is stiffness in the ankle joint and foot drop due to prolonged lack of joint activity. The heel cannot fully touch the ground, and there is decreased lower limb strength, resulting in a phenomenon resembling functional leg length discrepancy. Active rehabi...[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications: Recovery Insights for Rehabilitation
Understanding Limb Numbness and Muscle Weakness: A Rehabilitation Perspective
Numbness in the limbs and muscle weakness? Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you about the issue of numbness and weakness in my limbs. Since around August 2015, I have gradually experienced some discomfort. Initially, I would feel a tingling sensation in the extremities when...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It is suspected to be a cervical spine issue, and it is necessary to visit a rehabilitation department or neurosurgery for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Limb Numbness and Muscle Weakness: A Rehabilitation Perspective