Dr. Fan Hongbin reply Orthopedics Question

Golfer's elbow Hello Doctor, my father has been experiencing persistent pain on the inner side of his elbow for quite some time. He has consulted both orthopedic and sports medicine specialists, received steroid injections, and taken pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medi...

There is a clicking sound in the knee when standing up? Hello Doctor: I have been jogging for about three years, twice a week, covering approximately eight kilometers each time. Over the past year, I have noticed that my knees make a cracking sound almost every time I stand up fr...

The issue of disconnection? How long does it take for a broken limb to heal, and what can be done to promote faster recovery?

Patients who have undergone thigh surgery should avoid the following foods: 1. High-sodium foods: These can lead to fluid retention and swelling. 2. Sugary foods: Excess sugar can impede healing and contribute to inflammation. 3 After surgery to remove a tumor from the thigh, pa...

Is the wrinkled wall syndrome the same as patellar locked dislocation? Hello, Dr. Fan: Is surgery the only option for the diagnosis of (wrinkled wall syndrome)? Additionally, the orthopedic doctor at the National Defense Medical Center 804 Hospital diagnosed it as (patellar dislo...

excuse me? Is ankylosing spondylitis treatable? Are there ways to prevent it from worsening?

Pain in the heel and hand? I have pain when pressing on my knee, and it also hurts when I press in the middle of the kneecap while my leg is bent. I can't run, and I feel pain near the bones beside my hip. Sometimes, I also experience pain in my shoulder bones when I turn. C...

Total shoulder arthroplasty? Hello Doctor: My father is 76 years old and is experiencing pain in his right shoulder joint due to degenerative arthritis. He can only raise his arm to about 75 degrees. I would like to ask the doctor: 1. What is the outcome of shoulder arthroplasty?...

Rotator cuff tear Hello! I have a tear in my right rotator cuff (I have had an ultrasound done). I would like to ask if surgery is the only option for healing this tear?

Foot pain Hello Doctor: Due to my work, I need to stand for long periods. Recently, I've noticed that my feet have been swelling and my shoes feel very tight. My feet are also very sore and swollen around the soles and ankles. Should I see an orthopedic specialist or a famil...

Abnormal bone protrusion? There is a bony protrusion slightly above the side of my knee since childhood, which feels like an extra bone. I also have a few ribs and finger joints that protrude on the underside of my arm (though they are smaller). The one on my arm is easily bumped...

Knee pain I have pain in my knee that only occurs when it's cold. What could be the cause?

Hip joint issues? I apologize, but I would like to ask the doctor about my condition. For the past four years (I am currently 21), I occasionally wake up in the morning with a feeling of stiffness in my right or left hip joint when walking, which can be painful. However, the pain...

Right upper arm pain? Dear Dr. Fan, I have been experiencing discomfort in my right upper arm near the shoulder (but not the shoulder itself) for about five months now. I feel as if a muscle or tendon may be injured. Sometimes the pain is so severe that when I take a shower and ...