How to Donate Your Bones for Educational Purposes After Death
Bone donation Hello, Doctor: I am currently a student. My high school had a complete human skeleton specimen, and I have been thinking about donating my body for dissection after I pass away. However, my unusual wish is that after my bones have served their purpose, I would like ...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan reply Orthopedics
Dear Mr. M: After passing away, individuals may choose to donate their bodies to hospitals or medical schools for the purposes of anatomical dissection or research. Once the anatomical dissection is completed, if there is an interest in donating bones for use as human bone speci...[Read More] How to Donate Your Bones for Educational Purposes After Death
Understanding Joint Wear: Causes, Diagnosis, and Care Tips
Joint wear and tear Dr. Chen: Hello. I have been hiking for over ten years, but in the past two years, I have started to feel discomfort in my knees when going downhill. Last week, both of my knees became red, swollen, painful, and made noise, and my legs were a bit swollen. I vi...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan reply Orthopedics
Dear Shuhua, There are many reasons for knee joint pain, but based on your description, it is highly likely that the pain is due to overuse leading to joint inflammation. The knee joint experiences greater pressure when bearing weight, going up and down slopes, or squatting. If ...[Read More] Understanding Joint Wear: Causes, Diagnosis, and Care Tips
Addressing Growth Plate Injuries in Children: Treatment Options and Concerns
Growth plate injury Dear Dr. Chen, My five-year-old niece recently suffered an injury when a large concrete pillar fell on her, resulting in a comminuted fracture of her right foot. The skin and soft tissue on the sole of her foot were torn open, and the ligaments in her foot we...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan reply Orthopedics
Regarding the question raised by this young lady, without X-rays or a physical examination, it is difficult to assess the extent of her niece's injury. Based on your description, I will analyze the situation involved. To my knowledge, "leg length discrepancy" is mo...[Read More] Addressing Growth Plate Injuries in Children: Treatment Options and Concerns
Is Drinking Milk Enough for Calcium Supplementation?
Calcium supplementation? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask if drinking milk is an effective way to supplement the calcium needed by the body? I consume about 950cc of milk daily, and I wonder if this habit of drinking milk like water is beneficial for my health. Additionally, i...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan reply Orthopedics
Dear Kipo: Milk is rich in calcium, which is very important for bone health. Based on your age, the recommended daily intake of calcium is 1000 mg. Research shows that the average daily calcium intake in Taiwan is about 400-500 mg, which is significantly below the recommended amo...[Read More] Is Drinking Milk Enough for Calcium Supplementation?