Rehabilitation Q&A - Page 7

Postoperative spinal venous laser treatment Hello, Director Wang! I am a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent surgery for L4-L5 lumbar spondylolisthesis (and had a second surgery due to recurrence). It has been over 10 months since the surgery, and I still cannot lift ...

Sciatica After undergoing glucose prolotherapy, is it safe to take Cataflam (diclofenac) for pain relief within five days?

Medication Issues for Strains Two months ago, I strained my back and received an injection of Betamethasone (Taiyu Betamethasone Injection). I recovered well after that, but recently I experienced inflammation in my buttocks (a new injury). I went to see a doctor who noted swelli...

Postoperative leg weakness after spinal surgery? Hello, Director Yin! I am a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent surgery for L4-L5 lumbar spondylolisthesis (and had a second surgery due to recurrence) over 10 months ago. My right foot remains stiff and I still cannot ...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my left knee that cannot be surgically repaired at the moment. What types of assistive devices are currently available that would be suitable? What movements shoul...

Rehabilitation Exercises for Disc Herniation Hello Doctor: I have a herniated disc and am currently undergoing physical therapy at the hospital. However, due to the therapist's busy schedule, I often find it difficult to get my questions answered. Therefore, I would like to ...

Weakness and soreness in the knees and calves without any pain? Hello, Doctor. When I lie in bed to sleep, my calves sometimes feel weak and soft, and I also experience slight twitching sensations. The day before yesterday, when I went downstairs to get something and was about to...

Ankle, ankle sprain, ankle issues? Hello, around the age of 13 or 14, I accidentally missed a step while going down the stairs and sprained my ankle. The outer side of my ankle swelled up immediately, and I was unable to walk or put weight on it. Later, I consulted a traditional ...

Spinal issues Hello, doctor. During my high school years, I carried a heavy backpack on one shoulder, which has led to my current right-sided scoliosis. Ten years ago, I consulted a rehabilitation physician who advised me to keep my head up and chest out. Currently, I work in cle...

Lumbar and cervical spine issues? About ten years ago, an MRI diagnosed me with cervical disc herniation causing compression, which resulted in pain in my left upper arm and forearm, along with numbness in my left fingers. After about a year of rehabilitation, my symptoms improve...

Issues with the muscles on the right side of the coccyx and below the clavicle? Hello Doctor, I have two issues that have been bothering me for a long time. I visited a physical therapist in mid-July and saw an orthopedic doctor last week, but the problems remain unresolved. Th...

Lumbar spinal traction I have bone spurs at the L2-L3 vertebrae and experience pain and weakness in my entire right leg, especially tightness in the nerves behind the knee, making walking very painful. I am currently undergoing lumbar traction. I would like to ask the physician i...

Ankle sprain Hello Doctor, I have been dealing with an ankle sprain for over two months. I have seen an orthopedic specialist and had X-rays and an ultrasound done, which showed no issues with the bones, but there is a ligament tear. Recently, aside from occasionally walking at s...

Left arm pain? Hello, Doctor: At the beginning of the year, I woke up one day with pain in my left arm. I usually sleep on my side (but I do switch sides), so I thought it was due to pressure from sleeping and didn't pay much attention to it. Later, I found that I couldn...

For a left chest contusion after a car accident, with no fractures but experiencing abnormal pain for several days, you should see a specialist in either Emergency Medicine or Orthopedics. It is also advisable to consult with a Primary Care Physician or a Pain Management speciali...

Knee hematoma and swelling? I felt a sensation of my knee dislocating when I turned around after flipping a switch. It quickly returned to its normal position, but I fell due to severe pain. I sat down until the pain subsided before walking back to my chair to rest. When I tried ...

After a car accident, if there is localized nerve damage in the thigh resulting in loss of sensation, pain perception, and temperature sensation, what are the recovery options? My 29-year-old female friend was recently involved in a car accident where she was caught under a trail...

Numbness in the right leg? Hello Doctor, since early June, when I lie flat to sleep, my right leg starts to feel numb from the sole to the thigh, with only about a five-second interval from lying down to the onset of numbness. Recently, due to the leg numbness, I often have troub...

PRP surgery and anti-inflammatory eye drops? Is it okay to use anti-inflammatory eye drops before undergoing a meniscus PRP surgery? Should I also refrain from using anti-inflammatory eye drops for seven days prior to the surgery?

Neck and shoulder pain for several months? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right shoulder that prevents me from raising my arm. I visited a rehabilitation clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as a rotator cuff strain. After rehabilitation, my condition improved, ...