Dr. Chen Xingyuan reply Orthopedics Question - Page 5

Arm pain The left arm can only be raised to shoulder level and cannot be lifted above the shoulder without severe pain. This symptom has persisted for six months, and numerous visits to traditional Chinese medicine have not resulted in improvement. (The pain is located at the bac...

How to manage a bone fracture? Hello, my mother is 63 years old. She accidentally twisted her ankle while wearing shoes with a slight heel. An X-ray at the hospital revealed a fracture in one of the bones in her foot. The hospital did not take any further action. Currently, she i...

There is a condition of bone growth. I am 30 years old? Hello Doctor: I have already passed the bone growth period, but in the past two years, I have noticed a continuous widening trend in my shoulder and pelvis. What should I do about this? Do you have similar cases in orthopedi...

I urgently need medical assistance? Hello, I was involved in a car accident last year that resulted in a dislocated left clavicle joint and a displacement of the cervical muscles. I also have difficulties with bowel movements, and my left hand cannot move as freely as my right ...

I have pain in two of my toes on my right foot. What could be the cause? Last night, while walking in the living room, I stepped on my right foot's second toe (next to the big toe) and it hurt! Why is this happening? My left foot's toe is also a bit painful... It only h...

Knee injury from a car accident? Hello, Dr. Chen: On the evening of April 27, I was involved in a collision while riding my motorcycle with a car. At that time, both of my knees hit the ground, resulting in multiple abrasions and swelling (the right knee was more severe). After ...

Fractures and ligament tears? Dear Doctor: I have an open fracture in my lower leg with ligament rupture. The bone has been stabilized with steel pins, but the position of the pins affects the suturing of the ligaments. Is it really necessary to wait two years to remove the pins ...

Pain in the joints of the fingers and toes? Last year, while in mainland China, I experienced a fever accompanied by widespread joint pain that was so severe I couldn't even get out of bed. After two weeks, the fever subsided, but upon returning to Taiwan, I continued to hav...

Is it degenerative arthritis or tendinitis? Hello Dr. Chen, Last spring, I suddenly experienced sharp, needle-like pain on the inner side of my right knee, which occurs intermittently. I also feel discomfort when going up stairs, and sitting for long periods makes it painful to ...

My ailments torment me so much~~ I was involved in a car accident a year ago, resulting in a fracture and protrusion between my left neck and clavicle, as well as a deviation of the left neck muscles. Approximately a year ago, after the accident, I consulted many doctors at the h...

Calcium Intake and Kidney Stones? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you about my situation. I had a fracture and underwent surgery a year ago, but I still haven't fully recovered. I want to increase my calcium intake, so I went to the pharmacy to buy calcium supplements. How...

I have an old fracture issue with my left clavicle? I was involved in a car accident on April 29 of last year, which resulted in dislocation of the sternum in the left chest area, particularly at the junction of the left neck and the first clavicle, where the ligaments are protru...

Hand injury I would like to ask the doctor about a previous hand injury I sustained in early December last year, which was diagnosed as a closed fracture of the radial head. A few days ago, I accidentally pressed on the injured area (I almost fell, causing my body weight to conce...

Surgical Issues Related to Tenosynovial Tumors Dear Doctor: I have a ganglion cyst on my ankle. If I undergo surgical removal, how long will it take before I can resume exercising? After the surgery, what should I be aware of? Thank you.

Degenerative arthritis caused by external forces? Dear Dr. Chen, I sustained an injury to my left knee in a car accident on November 4th and underwent an "open reduction and internal fixation surgery" at your hospital. I was discharged on November 8th, and my attending...

What methods should be used to prevent further deterioration of spinal aging? Hello Dr. Chen, I have severe degeneration in my lumbar spine at levels L4 and L5. What methods should I use to protect my spine? What should I eat and what exercises can I do to promote regeneration a...

Can hyaluronic acid injections be used for weakness in the legs? Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about the use of hyaluronic acid injections. My mother-in-law is 94 years old and has experienced degeneration in her legs due to aging. She can walk but requires a cane. A rel...

Bone spur My mother is 51 years old and was diagnosed with bone spurs two days ago. They said surgery is not necessary and suggested starting with medication before making any decisions. Are there any foods or supplements that can help with the issue of bone spurs?

Bone spurs on the ankle can cause pain while walking? I have bone spurs on my ankle. How can I treat the root cause and take care of it? Thank you, Dr. Chen.

Wrist - Radial Fracture Hello Dr. Chen, I fell in early August and sustained a distal radius fracture near my wrist. I underwent surgery on August 8, where internal fixation with metal pins was performed. After the surgery, I seem to be experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel sy...