Dr. Chen Xianchang reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 8

After wrist surgery, the fingers may still experience numbness? I have had carpal tunnel syndrome and underwent surgery on my wrist a month ago. My fingers are still experiencing numbness, and I'm unsure if the surgery was unsuccessful or if there is another issue.

Knee swelling Hello, Doctor! My mother is 62 years old, and her knee has been swollen and deformed for almost two years, which severely affects her ability to walk and prevents her from standing for long periods. She has seen an orthopedic specialist who recommended a knee replac...

Thigh cramp? I have been experiencing cramping pain on the inner side of my right thigh for the past three days, feeling like an electric shock, radiating from the groin down to the knee. I can visibly see the muscle twitching. Initially, I thought it was due to sitting in front ...

Lower back pain? Dear Doctor: I spend an hour every day cycling on flat roads, but I've been experiencing lower back pain lately. I'm still relatively young, so I'm wondering what might be wrong. What should I pay attention to before cycling? Thank you!

Congenital hearing loss Hello Director Chen: My son is 4 years old and has congenital hearing loss. Can he receive speech therapy or be fitted with a hearing aid? Thank you!

Pain in the left scapula? My mother has been experiencing pain in her left scapula for two days. She consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who suggested acupuncture, but she is quite apprehensive about it. I suggested she try doing half push-ups, but she said it&#...

Lumbar strain? I have a question: I am a mover and often experience sudden lower back pain, which has turned my job into a source of fear. How can I avoid this? Thank you.

Numbness in the left foot? After working long hours in front of the computer, I experience numbness and cramping in my left leg. At its worst, I feel complete numbness, and sometimes when I sit down, I also experience soreness in the bones of my left hip. What could be the issue?...

Pain in the right shoulder and arm? I accidentally missed a step while going downstairs and ended up tumbling down, hitting my right shoulder and arm directly against the iron railing of the stairs. At first, I was relieved that I didn't fracture anything, but soon after, my...

Amputation of the ring finger? I accidentally severed my right hand's ring finger while operating machinery at work. The wound has completely healed, but I am missing a finger. Can I get a prosthetic finger? Does this count as a disability? Thank you!

Ankle contusion? Hello Dr. Chen, I recently had a motorcycle accident where I slid off to the left side, resulting in localized bruising and swelling on my left ankle and the top of my foot. An X-ray showed no bone injuries. I applied ice for the first two days and soaked it in w...

Foot bone contusion? I just had an accident because I was riding my scooter too fast, and the scooter heavily pressed on my right foot. There is a clinic nearby that specializes in orthopedic injuries, but I'm afraid to let them treat my ankle, which has a sprain. Can I go t...

Intercostal muscle pain My mom says that the muscles between her left ribs in the back often cramp painfully, feeling like an electric shock or being pricked by needles. This has been going on for several days. Could this be related to her being busy with housework, standing for ...

O-shaped leg correction brace Hello, doctor! My mother is 68 years old, and recently she has developed bow legs. She saw a poster for a bow leg correction brace and is considering trying it to see if it works. Is it necessary? Do older women commonly experience this? Thank you!

Pain in the soles and tops of the feet? I have always had a habit of exercising, sometimes running and sometimes brisk walking, and I have consistently chosen soft-soled casual shoes. For the past six months, I have developed calluses on the outer side of my big toe and underneat...

Numbness in the hands? My mother said that whenever she raises her left hand towards the upper right direction, it feels like an electric shock, causing numbness from her fingertips to her wrist, especially when rinsing her hair. This is quite troubling. What should my mother do ...

Foot crush injury This afternoon while driving, my left foot hadn't even made it inside the car when my friend jokingly drove too close to my car door. My left calf got caught in the car door, causing intense pain as if it were about to break. I was both angry and panicked, ...

Knee brace I bought two brands of knee braces, but both feel very uncomfortable when I wear them. I asked the store staff for advice when purchasing, but they couldn't provide me with accurate answers. Do people who frequently experience knee pain necessarily need to wear a ...

Back muscle pain? My mother sells fruits and has to move boxes of fruits every day. She often complains about muscle pain in her back. The day before yesterday, she tried folk remedies, but she is still in pain. Can she see a rehabilitation specialist for a muscle strain? Thank y...

Left buttock pain? I have been experiencing pain in my left hip, as if I have strained it. It hurts when I walk, and the pain radiates to my groin. What could be the problem?