Understanding Sudden Calf Swelling and Pain: Causes and Solutions
Calf pain Hello: My right calf suddenly swelled up. I haven't done any exercise, and my work is relatively light, purely design work. Why did it swell so much all of a sudden, and there is pain inside, possibly in the muscles or nerves, making it difficult to walk? I have al...
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Dear users: There are many causes for calf swelling and pain, including muscle strains, overuse, infections, fractures, and poor blood circulation. Based on your description, since there is no history of injury or overuse, the likelihood of a venous thrombosis causing poor blood ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Calf Swelling and Pain: Causes and Solutions
Post-Surgery Recovery for Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal: What to Expect and Rehab Tips
What are the recovery considerations after surgical excision of a wrist ganglion cyst? The 20-year-old female patient is a vocational school student who underwent surgery on February 4th to excise a ganglion cyst on the anterior aspect of her right wrist. She received two sutures...
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Postoperative Recovery Information for Wrist Ganglion Cyst Surgery Dear Mr. Hung, There is some swelling and bruising around the surgical site, which is a common occurrence due to minor bleeding and tissue irritation resulting from the surgery. Although the stitches have been r...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery for Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal: What to Expect and Rehab Tips
Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Treatment, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Question about right distal radius fracture? Hello, doctor. My cousin (45 years old), who works as a life insurance agent, had an accident two days ago while collecting insurance premiums and fell off his motorcycle, resulting in a distal radius fracture on the right side. I woul...
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Dear Mr. Lee, Distal radius fractures are a common type of fracture. Whether surgical treatment is necessary depends on the type of fracture, age, and overall health of the patient. Generally, younger patients require more aggressive treatment. The goal of surgery is to minimize...[Read More] Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Treatment, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Should Surgery Be Considered for Elderly Asthmatic Patients with Fractures?
Should elderly patients with asthma undergo surgical fixation for fractures? Dear Dr. Chen, My father is currently 74 years old and has a history of asthma for about ten years. Apart from using bronchodilators, he also takes oral corticosteroids during more severe episodes. The ...
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Dear User, Your father has a history of asthma, which significantly increases the anesthetic risks associated with surgery. Typically, prior to surgery, an anesthesiologist or pulmonologist will be consulted to assess the surgical risks and determine whether it is safe to procee...[Read More] Should Surgery Be Considered for Elderly Asthmatic Patients with Fractures?
Managing Knee Swelling After Joint Fluid Injections: Key Questions Answered
Swelling of the knee joint after injection of joint fluid? Dear Dr. Chen, My mother is currently 62 years old, 155 cm tall, and weighs 80 kg. Due to her age and weight, her knee joints have deteriorated, causing pain while walking. She underwent arthroscopic surgery on July 21, ...
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Dear Ms. Chen, Based on your description, your mother is likely experiencing knee pain due to osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a natural phenomenon in the human body, similar to how machines or tires wear out over time. The rate of degeneration or wear varies from person to per...[Read More] Managing Knee Swelling After Joint Fluid Injections: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Could you please provide more details regarding the issue of wrist pain? I have been experiencing frequent pain and weakness in my right wrist for about two years. I previously consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, but it didn't have much effect. Whenever I ...
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Wrist Pain Dear Miss Minshow, There are many causes of wrist pain, with the most common being overuse, tendon and ligament injuries, rheumatic autoimmune diseases, and bone pathologies. Since you have been experiencing wrist pain for two years, particularly when lifting objects...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Left Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Pain on the inner side of the bone under the armpit (left side of the chest cavity)? Sometimes, due to improper sleeping posture, I wake up in the morning with pain located about three centimeters under my left armpit. The pain is situated between the inner side of the bone and t...
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Dear user, Based on your description, it seems that the pain is more likely related to the muscles or tendons of the chest wall. When the arm is moved in circles or exerted, the chest wall muscles or tendons can be stretched, leading to discomfort or pain, especially in areas th...[Read More] Understanding Left Armpit Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Persistent Knee Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Knee pain...?? I often experience knee pain after walking for about 3 to 4 hours. This has been happening since I was 12 years old, and it has occurred intermittently since then. Sometimes the pain comes on suddenly, and it feels like my knee is being pulled apart. Other times, i...
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Knee Pain Dear Netizen, There are many causes of knee pain, including issues related to the joints, bones, ligaments, menisci, and muscles. If the pain occurs only after walking for 3 to 4 hours, it is generally unlikely that there is a significant problem with the knee joint i...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Knee Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Bone Callus Formation After Tibial Fracture Recovery
Callus Dr. Chen: Hello, it has been three and a half months since my tibial fracture. On November 15th, I went to Kaohsiung Medical University for a follow-up examination to see if there is any callus formation. The X-ray showed some areas along the fracture line (since I have a ...
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Dear Readers, The healing of fractures takes time. Initially, when bone growth begins, a hazy white appearance can be seen at the fracture site on X-rays. As time progresses, this hazy white area will become increasingly opaque, and eventually, the fracture line will disappear, ...[Read More] Understanding Bone Callus Formation After Tibial Fracture Recovery
Understanding Tibial Fractures: Post-Surgery Recovery and Concerns
Tibia, fracture Hello Dr. Chen: Good day! I would like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. 1. For the removal of screws, do we need to reopen the same incision? 2. The swelling I currently have is concentrated around the inner and outer ankle of my foot. Is thi...
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Dear Readers, The wound from the removal of the screws will generally be accessed through the original incision. If there was another incision made during your surgery to assist in the reduction of the fracture, which is known as an open reduction surgery, then that incision doe...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Fractures: Post-Surgery Recovery and Concerns
Understanding Tibial Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Future Mobility
Tibia, fracture I would like to ask you some questions regarding the tibia and fractures. In mid-August of this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a fracture of my left tibia (the larger bone). At the time, it became swollen and extremely painful. I was taken...
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Dear Reader: Based on the description in the text, your recovery speed is actually quite good. Bone healing takes time; typically, the healing of a tibial fracture requires about six months to a year, and there is no need to rush. In principle, if the fracture heals well after ab...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Future Mobility
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: What You Need to Know About Active Tissue Cells
About ganglion cysts? Dr. Chen: Hello, I have a one-centimeter cartilage-like bump on the dorsum of my foot that has not been painful, and I haven't paid much attention to it. Last year, I had an X-ray examination, and the doctor said it was a ganglion cyst, advising me to m...
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Dear Ms. Huang, Generally, tumor cells are mostly active tissue cells, and whether they are benign or malignant may require a biopsy for confirmation. After the MRI examination, you should discuss with your physician whether surgical removal or biopsy is necessary. If you still ...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: What You Need to Know About Active Tissue Cells
Can Yoga Practice Promote Growth? Insights from Orthopedic Experts
Long live yoga!! May I ask the doctor if practicing yoga is beneficial for promoting vertical growth? I would appreciate your guidance.
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Dear Shorty Le, The effects of practicing yoga may vary from person to person, but it is generally believed that yoga can improve physical condition, promote blood circulation, achieve physical and mental health, and alleviate work-related stress. Yoga can harness the body'...[Read More] Can Yoga Practice Promote Growth? Insights from Orthopedic Experts
Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Differences from Bone Spurs
Coccydynia Dear Sir, I would like to inquire about experiencing coccyx pain (near the anus, around the buttocks) after sitting for extended periods. Why is this happening? I have never encountered such a condition before. If a check-up is necessary, which department should I vis...
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Coccyx Pain Dear Mr. Hsiao-Cheng, There are many potential causes for coccyx pain, with the most common being trauma or excessive local pressure or irritation. Based on your description, "I easily feel coccyx pain after sitting in a chair for a while," it is likely th...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Differences from Bone Spurs
Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Coccygeal trauma..? Hello, Director: I apologize for bothering you with a question. About a year ago, I fell and landed directly on my tailbone, which seemed to have caused an injury. At that time, the pain lasted for about three to four days, and since it subsided, I didn't...
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Dear Miss Penny, Based on your description, the previous coccyx impact may have only resulted in a contusion, which typically heals gradually. However, if care is not taken or if there is a subsequent impact—such as frequently bending over to perform tasks, lifting heavy objects...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Clavicle Fracture: To Operate or Not? Understanding Risks and Recovery
Clavicle fracture Hello Dr. Shi: My friend had a car accident on June 2, resulting in a fractured clavicle. The doctor mentioned that surgery is optional, but undergoing surgery would require general anesthesia, which carries risks. Therefore, he returned home on his own. Another...
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Dear Ms. Hong, Surgical intervention for a clavicle fracture is necessary in cases of open fractures, associated neurovascular injuries, mid-shaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement, fractures with ends nearly penetrating the skin becoming open fractures, distal cl...[Read More] Clavicle Fracture: To Operate or Not? Understanding Risks and Recovery
Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes and When to Seek Treatment
Spinal terminal Hello Dr. Chen, two years ago I sustained an injury to the very end of my spine (in the area of my buttocks). At that time, I did not seek medical attention, and the symptoms disappeared after a few months. However, recently I have been experiencing occasional pai...
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Dear Ms. U-Jiang, The previous coccyx impact may have only resulted in a bruise, and with proper care and attention, it can gradually heal. However, if not handled carefully or if there is another impact—such as frequently bending over to work, lifting heavy objects, riding a mo...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain: Causes and When to Seek Treatment
Understanding Ankle Fractures: Healing Time and Treatment Options
Ankle fracture Hello Dr. Chen: Thank you for taking the time to teach me! I would like to ask how long a cast is required for a lateral ankle fracture? Is surgery necessary if the displacement is about 0.2mm to 0.4mm? Can I wait until the fracture heals before returning to the ma...
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Dear Xiao Xiao, In the case of an ankle fracture with a displacement of 0.2mm to 0.4mm, surgical treatment may not be necessary. A cast immobilization is typically required for about six weeks. Once the fracture has healed, it will not be able to move again, so returning to the ...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Fractures: Healing Time and Treatment Options
When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?
When should the metal rod be removed after a fracture surgery? Dr. Chen: Hello. My older sister is 52 years old. Three years ago, she suffered an open fracture of the right tibia and fibula, which led to osteomyelitis. She underwent surgery and had a metal rod implanted (from jus...
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Dear Ms. Chen, The complication of fracture with osteomyelitis is quite a troublesome issue, as osteomyelitis is difficult to control and can affect the healing of the bone. Whether the steel pin can be removed depends on confirming if the fracture has healed, which can be deter...[Read More] When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?
Managing Joint Pain: Tips for Recovery and Cognitive Health
Joint pain Hello Dr. Chen: I have some pain in my left ankle. When I squat down and try to stand up, the left joint hurts a lot. What kind of care or rehabilitation should I do to help it heal? Recently, my hands often tremble when I hold things, and my memory has been poor. I’m ...
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Dear Ms. Kime, There are many reasons for experiencing pain when standing up from a squat, including inflammation of tendons and muscles, as well as joint inflammation. The knee joint is subjected to significant pressure during activities such as squatting, going up and down hil...[Read More] Managing Joint Pain: Tips for Recovery and Cognitive Health