Dr. Cai Shanglin reply Orthopedics Question

Postoperative Issues Following Hip Labral Tear Repair Hello doctor, is it normal to still feel significant pain in the hip six weeks after surgery for a labral tear of the hip joint? If so, how long does rehabilitation typically take to achieve normal recovery? Generally, how lon...

Patellar high-riding surgery Two years ago, I suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in the middle due to sports. After surgical repair, I have been undergoing rehabilitation, but to this day, my knee joint cannot fully extend. The rehabilitation physician mentioned t...

Bone cement leakage My mother has a fracture at the L10-L11 vertebrae. She underwent a vertebroplasty procedure on July 16, which was self-funded. Post-surgery, it was discovered that there was cement leakage, resulting in numbness in both legs. Three hours later, she underwent a...

Discomfort in the clavicle and posterior neck? Hello, Doctor: My symptoms started three days ago when I woke up. I experience pain in my clavicle that radiates to the back of my neck when I am in certain positions or angles. Initially, I felt pain when raising my left arm or usin...

Sudden swelling of the second joint of the left middle finger? Hello, regarding the issue, the patient does not have any bad dietary habits and runs every day. However, for the past few days, the second joint of the left finger has suddenly swollen without any impression of being...

Degenerative arthritis of the spine I would like to ask the doctor, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc at the age of 14, and recently, due to persistent pain, I considered surgery. However, after undergoing an MRI at the hospital, I discovered that I have degenerative arthriti...

Discomfort in the lower back? Hello doctor: This morning, I experienced pain in my lower back when I tried to get up from a lying position. The pain worsens when I cough or sneeze, and I still feel pain when I get up. What could be the cause?

Postoperative lower limb edema Hello Doctor, my father is 70 years old and underwent surgery to replace his left hip joint with a health insurance-covered artificial hip on February 22 of this year due to hip joint degeneration. It has been almost two months since the surgery, bu...

Is it safe to work in sub-zero environments within six months after surgery? Hello Doctor: I have a herniated disc issue at the L4-L5 level. I was hesitant to undergo surgery for a long time due to my fear of surgical failure leading to lower body paralysis, which caused me to de...

Osteoporosis-related issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about osteoporosis. For the past two years, my health check reports have shown that I have mild bone loss (this year it has reached -1.6). However, I have many questions. I work as a lifeguard at an outdoor swimming po...

Lunate bone fracture Hello doctor, I have a fracture of the cuboid bone. I'm not sure if the cuboid bone is located in the ankle. If I don't have surgery, will it affect my future walking? Or will it leave a lasting problem? Thank you!

The MRI shows a slight herniation between the lumbar vertebrae L1 and L5, causing pain and discomfort at night while sleeping? I was treated for tuberculosis from December 6, 2019, to June 5, 2020, for a duration of six months. During this time, I have been experiencing lower bac...

Should the metal screws and plates be removed after surgery? Hello, Doctor. On January 14, I underwent surgery for a fibula fracture and tibial dislocation in my left ankle, during which 9 screws and 1 plate were inserted. Although I opted for a self-funded plate that does not ne...

Lower back pain? Hello, Dr. Tsai. Recently, whenever I lie down, both sides of my lower back easily feel sore (the right side more often). My right leg has also been experiencing occasional weakness while walking.

Cervical spine (upper cervical vertebrae) Hello doctor, I have been suffering for 11 years with symptoms including eye strain, pressure, pain, tearing, blurred vision, and headaches. The doctor mentioned that I have severe degeneration at the C2-C3 levels on the left side, which ...

The skin on the lower part of the leg has turned dark after knee joint replacement surgery? Hello, my mother had a left knee joint replacement about seven to eight years ago. Since the surgery, the skin from her ankle to her knee has developed a dark discoloration. She has consul...

Regarding the disability qualifications for knee valgus? I have congenital genu valgum in both knees, and there is a certain degree of cartilage wear. Years ago, due to knee pain, I sought medical attention and was referred to a teaching hospital, where an orthopedic physician is...

Left lateral malleolus fracture? Last month, I accidentally slipped in my kitchen and fractured my outer ankle bone. The doctor only used a cast for stabilization, and I have been resting for almost a month. I would like to know why my foot starts to swell again within ten minute...

The tendons behind the knee are very painful? I've been having trouble sleeping these past few days because I feel a sharp pain in the muscles behind my knee, as well as in my entire calf and even the soles of my feet. What could be the reason for this?

Is it only possible to replace with a hip prosthesis? Hello! I have soft tissue damage in my hip joint. I underwent hip arthroscopy in February of this year, but the pain has worsened. In May, I paid for shockwave therapy, which seems to have provided some improvement, but the co...