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The knee pain is getting worse, to the point where it is difficult to walk? Hello, many years ago when I was studying, I often fell asleep at my desk, keeping my knees in a bent position for long periods. This led to pain around my knees that made it difficult to walk. After star...

Please ask your question! Hello, doctor! I had a skin graft surgery on my index finger, and the stitches have been removed, but it has become bent and I cannot straighten it. Should I start rehabilitation now? Is it possible to regain its previous function?

Unsure if it is bow-legged (genu varum)? My legs are straight from the thigh to the knee, but they curve outward from the knee down. For example: │ this represents the thigh) and this represents the calf. So when my knees and ankles are together, my calves form this shape: (). Th...

Flatfoot in a 3-year-old child? Hello, Doctor: My 3-year-old child has been diagnosed with flat feet by a physician. However, how can we determine whether the flat feet are mild or severe? We have previously visited a rehabilitation department and had corrective shoes made for th...

Upper body to lower back pain? Dr. Chen: I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing. Recently, I've been feeling pain in my lower back when lying down to sleep. I also notice that pain radiates towards my groin and upper body when I turn over in bed....

Leg swelling and pain? Dr. Chen: Hello! About a month ago, my mother attempted to sit cross-legged and suddenly felt a twist in her leg. Initially, she didn't think much of it, but the next day she experienced unbearable pain, and her calf swelled up like an elephant's ...

Rehabilitation after microsurgical repair of finger joint lacerations (including arterial rupture)? Roy sustained a severe laceration with arterial rupture to his ring finger due to a damaged metal basketball net while playing at school (in mid-January). After surgical repair, th...

Gastrointestinal tract Is it bad for the gastrointestinal system for a middle school student to lie on the desk and sleep after lunch? I have heard that it might compress the stomach and be detrimental to health. From a medical perspective, do you agree that lying on the desk and...

My baby is developmentally delayed? Dear Dr. Chen, My son was born with a ventricular septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus, which prevented him from feeding at that time. Due to a doctor's oversight in not promptly informing us and delaying the transfer to another hos...

Swelling of the right hand due to playing baseball? I have developed swelling in my right hand, including the palm, due to insufficient warm-up while practicing baseball with classmates. There is noticeable bruising on the inner side of my upper arm and pain that suggests a possi...

Daily care for myositis? Hello, I recently experienced acute tendinitis in my right shoulder joint. After more than a month of rehabilitation, I can lift my arm, but I still experience some pain during certain movements or when sleeping in a compressed position. Additionally, my ...

What should I do if my speech is unclear? Hello Dr. Chen: Since middle school, I have noticed that when I pronounce sounds like "ㄐ," "ㄑ," and "ㄒ," there is a similar sound to "ㄎㄧ" that appears, which I find very troubling. I have tried to c...