Is Knee Clicking a Sign of Calcium Deficiency?
Are you calcium deficient? Hello doctor, my knee makes a sound when I bend it. Could this be due to a calcium deficiency? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Houquan reply Orthopedics
One single event should not be used to determine if there is a calcium deficiency. If you are concerned, please visit a nearby hospital for a bone density examination.[Read More] Is Knee Clicking a Sign of Calcium Deficiency?
Understanding Hip Dislocation in Infants: Care and Treatment Tips
Pediatric hip dislocation Hello, my child is currently 2.5 months old and has been diagnosed with hip dislocation. We have just started using a harness for correction. I have a few questions: 1. Are there any specific recommendations for holding the baby while they are in the h...
Dr. Chen Houquan reply Orthopedics
Jessica first sends her greetings to you and your family. I believe you are a great and admirable mother. When children wear a harness, it is important to maintain the position after putting it on to ensure that the hip joints are in the correct alignment. In fact, wearing a harn...[Read More] Understanding Hip Dislocation in Infants: Care and Treatment Tips
Understanding Forearm Fractures in Children: Impact on Bone Alignment
Pediatric fractures In a 5-year-old child with a ulnar fracture treated with a cast, will the healing of the ulnar bone affect the relative position of the radius? Additionally, can a dislocation of the radius develop gradually?
Dr. Chen Houquan reply Orthopedics
Dear Mom, The recovery from a fracture may inevitably differ from the original position. Fortunately, children have a strong ability to heal and often recover as if they never had a fracture after some time. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much. What is needed is patie...[Read More] Understanding Forearm Fractures in Children: Impact on Bone Alignment
Understanding Ulnar Fractures: Recovery, Surgery, and Rehabilitation
Ulnar fracture Hello Dr. Chen, my younger brother suffered a comminuted fracture of the ulnar olecranon in a car accident. He underwent surgery for internal fixation with metal screws and had a cast applied. It has been less than three months from his wrist to elbow, and the scre...
Dr. Chen Houquan reply Orthopedics
Thank you for your inquiry. Based on your description, the patient's ulnar olecranon comminuted fracture should be classified as an intra-articular fracture of the elbow joint. Generally, intra-articular fractures tend to have poorer outcomes after healing. Although this typ...[Read More] Understanding Ulnar Fractures: Recovery, Surgery, and Rehabilitation
Uneven Leg Thickness in Toddlers: Causes and Concerns
Unequal circumference of the left and right legs? My son's legs are of different thicknesses. At the age of one year and nine months, the thickest part of his calves (gastrocnemius) measures 22 cm on the right leg and 21.5 cm on the left leg. The thinnest part of his thighs ...
Dr. Chen Houquan reply Orthopedics
Hello Charm: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question as I was in Indonesia for disaster relief. During the developmental process of young children, it is common to observe discrepancies in the growth of the left and right feet. In most cases, these differences ar...[Read More] Uneven Leg Thickness in Toddlers: Causes and Concerns