Managing Chronic Wrist Pain: Self-Rehabilitation Techniques
Old wrist injury (still inflamed) Last November, I experienced pain in my wrist from writing. The weather was quite cold at that time, and the condition gradually worsened. I initially visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, but after one or two sessions, I found the...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello Lin, based on what you described, you have tendonitis of the thumb. In addition to rehabilitation and rest, a local corticosteroid injection from an orthopedic or hand surgery specialist can also be very effective. You should also use a wrist brace for protection and gently...[Read More] Managing Chronic Wrist Pain: Self-Rehabilitation Techniques
Understanding Purple Toes: Causes and Treatments for Painful Symptoms
The toes on the right foot are discolored and appear purple? I'm not sure why, but suddenly in the past two days, the big toe on my right foot has developed a small area of purpleness, located between the nail and the flesh. It hurts when pressed. Initially, my left foot was...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello, it is common to experience knee pain after playing basketball, primarily due to intense physical activity. Generally, resting can lead to recovery. Sometimes, soreness may be related to muscles or tendons. It is important to avoid vigorous activities and to take protective...[Read More] Understanding Purple Toes: Causes and Treatments for Painful Symptoms
Understanding Shoulder Pain in Baseball Players: Causes and Solutions
Currently, there is pain between the shoulder and arm when throwing in baseball? Hello Dr. Hong: During a baseball game, while pitching, I suddenly felt something strange in my shoulder. Now, when I throw, I experience significant pain in the shoulder joint, and even a light toss...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello, A-Jia: Your symptoms are likely indicative of a shoulder tendon strain due to pitching. This may be related to improper force or overuse. It is important to allow the injured tendon to rest adequately. If it has not healed after three weeks, please consult an orthopedic sp...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain in Baseball Players: Causes and Solutions
Effective Rehabilitation for Persistent Knee Swelling After Injury
My knee is very swollen? Since the car accident two years ago, my knee has not healed and I cannot stand for long periods. I have taken medication before, but it hasn't helped. What rehabilitation should I pursue, and are there any renowned doctors specializing in knee treat...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Knee injuries involve multiple tissues such as cartilage, meniscus, and cruciate ligaments. It is advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist for a thorough examination, including arthroscopy and MRI, to identify the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment. Wishing y...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation for Persistent Knee Swelling After Injury
Understanding and Treating Frog Legs: Options Beyond Surgery
I want to completely cure frog legs..? Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask you some questions regarding my frog legs condition. I've had this issue since childhood, but I never paid much attention to it. However, in recent years, as I've been practicing Taekwondo and ...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello, A-Ren. The term "frog leg" refers to the fibrosis of the gluteus maximus muscle, which requires abduction to achieve maximum hip flexion. This condition does not necessarily indicate the need for surgery, but it is essential to have a diagnosis from an orthopedic...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Frog Legs: Options Beyond Surgery
Understanding Hand Fractures: Surgery, Recovery, and Rehabilitation Insights
Metacarpal fracture 1. How long does the entire process of surgery, hospitalization, cast removal, and hardware removal for a hand fracture take? 2. Is there a risk of nerve damage associated with surgical intervention for a hand fracture? 3. Considering the patient is a teacher ...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Whether Melody's hand fracture will affect hand function depends on the location and complexity of the fracture. Generally, surgery does not require a long hospital stay. Instead, postoperative rehabilitation is more important. As for the costs, health insurance does provide...[Read More] Understanding Hand Fractures: Surgery, Recovery, and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Recommended Tests
Knee pain Hello Dr. Hong: I just graduated from university and I regularly run marathons and ride my bike. A year ago, I noticed that I experience pain in my right knee when cycling uphill, but I don't feel pain when riding on flat surfaces or while running. Sometimes, when ...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello, knee joint pain caused by running or cycling is a common complication. Due to the frequent movement of the patella, it can lead to patellar cartilage softening. The most direct approach is, of course, to rest for a period of time, avoiding jogging and substituting it with ...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Recommended Tests
Can I Have ACL Reconstruction and Hardware Removal Surgery Together?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear Hello Dr. Hong: I was in a car accident and after examination and MRI, the doctor informed me that I have torn posterior cruciate ligaments in both of my legs. I would like to ask if I can request to have the surgery to remove the steel plate...
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Hello Xiao Jie: The simultaneous rupture of both cruciate ligaments in your knees indicates a significant injury. The use of a steel plate and ligament reconstruction is not mutually exclusive. You can choose to undergo both procedures at the same time or separately. It is import...[Read More] Can I Have ACL Reconstruction and Hardware Removal Surgery Together?
Understanding Ankle Swelling: Causes and Treatment Options
Swelling of the ankle? My ankle is swollen only in the back, specifically the area where the shoe rubs against it. It's extremely uncomfortable and makes it very difficult to walk. Why is this happening? Which part is inflamed? Interestingly, it hurts less when I squat, but ...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
The swelling in the heel is likely due to Achilles tendonitis, which can lead to bursitis in severe cases. Since the Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscles to the calcaneus, standing up can cause pain due to tension, especially noticeable when getting out of bed. The primary t...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Swelling: Causes and Treatment Options
Clavicle Fracture Recovery: When to Start Rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation after a clavicle fracture? How long after a clavicle fracture should I wait before starting rehabilitation? I have been wearing a figure-eight brace for six weeks, but my clavicle has not healed yet, and I cannot lift my arm. Can I start rehabilitation now, or shou...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Clavicle fractures generally take 8 to 10 weeks to heal. After 6 weeks of using a figure-eight brace, the fracture is likely still not healed. Aside from avoiding raising the arm, other rehabilitation exercises should be possible. Once the fracture has healed, further rehabilitat...[Read More] Clavicle Fracture Recovery: When to Start Rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation After Humerus Fracture: Tips for Recovery and Nutrition
Rehabilitation for Humeral Fractures Hello doctor, I recently suffered a comminuted fracture of the humerus (broken into three pieces) due to exercise. The cast has been removed, but I have found that I cannot fully extend my arm, and it still hurts. Could this be due to muscle a...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello! It is normal not to be able to fully extend the arm after a comminuted humeral fracture has been immobilized in a cast. Rehabilitation therapy is necessary to restore normal function after the fracture has healed. You can consult a specialist at a rehabilitation clinic to ...[Read More] Rehabilitation After Humerus Fracture: Tips for Recovery and Nutrition
Is This Sciatica? Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Is this sciatica? Hello, doctor! I have an orthopedic question to ask you. Recently, I woke up feeling a tightness in the muscles on the left side of my buttocks. After I massaged it, I started to feel a sharp pain in my left shin while walking. After seeking medical attention, i...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello, Chang Mao: Based on what you described, it does not seem like sciatica. The tightness and soreness in your left lower back and buttock suggest possible nerve compression symptoms, which may be exacerbated by heavy lifting. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic fo...[Read More] Is This Sciatica? Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Knee Pain: Symptoms and Recovery After Injury
Knee disorders My right knee was injured six months ago, and I thought it had healed, but recently I've been experiencing some symptoms: 1. I have difficulty straightening it in the morning; it feels stiff. 2. Throughout the day, my knee feels sore and sometimes the pain rad...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello! I am not sure what type of injury your right knee has sustained. If it is not very severe, it should have healed within six months. The stiffness, soreness, and even sounds coming from your knee in the morning may indicate some issues with the hip joint, possibly involving...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Symptoms and Recovery After Injury
Dietary Considerations for Bone Fracture Recovery: Can You Drink Alcohol?
Dietary Issues Related to Fractures Hello Doctor: Three months ago, I fractured my left radius and ulna. I underwent surgery and had metal pins inserted. I am currently in the recovery process. What should I pay attention to in my diet? I've heard that drinking beer is not a...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
The fracture occurred three months ago and should have healed by now. Aside from rehabilitation, a normal diet is sufficient, and moderate beer consumption is acceptable (as long as you don't drink excessively and drive). Thank you.[Read More] Dietary Considerations for Bone Fracture Recovery: Can You Drink Alcohol?
Understanding Tibial Osteitis: Treatment Options and Prevention Strategies
Treatment and Prevention of Shin Splints Hello, I am currently a middle school student. Since sixth grade, I have had a hard bump on my tibia that protrudes from my knee. It hurts after intense exercise, and it also hurts when I kneel. After visiting a large hospital, I was diagn...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello, Dr. Chung: The prominence of the upper end of the tibia at the knee, which is not uncommon during adolescence, can often lead to pain due to incomplete skeletal maturation and high levels of physical activity. Therefore, it is important to take self-protective measures, ...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Osteitis: Treatment Options and Prevention Strategies
Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery Timeline and Nutritional Support
Fracture at the site of the ankle joint? Hello Doctor: On May 18th, I was hit by a motorcycle on my foot, resulting in a fracture of the small bone in the lower part of my right ankle joint. The fracture is small and the fracture surface is clean. During surgery, two metal screws...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello Yuanxi: After surgery for an ankle fracture, it is generally necessary to immobilize the area for 4 to 6 weeks before starting rehabilitation. However, protective measures should still be taken during rehabilitation to avoid re-injury. Walking can typically begin after 8 we...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery Timeline and Nutritional Support
Post-Arthroscopy Knee Concerns: Sounds, Recovery, and Exercise Guidelines
Post-operative issues following arthroscopic surgery? Hello, doctor. I previously underwent arthroscopic surgery, and now my knee makes noise when I walk, but there is no pain. I asked the surgeon who performed the operation, and he said that after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello Hunter: The presence of sounds in the knee does not affect your ability to exercise. The primary goal of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is to restore joint stability, and if there is no pain, treatment is not necessary. Taking glucosamine may not aid in lig...[Read More] Post-Arthroscopy Knee Concerns: Sounds, Recovery, and Exercise Guidelines
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery: A Solution for Elbow Pain and Stiffness?
Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery Hello Doctor: After a complete dislocation of my right elbow in March 2004, I underwent more than a year of long and painful rehabilitation. After several doctors reviewed my X-rays, they noted that my bones had hypertrophied and deformed (which I...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello Ah-Hsing: Your right elbow has been dislocated for over a year, and there is bone spurring, which can lead to limited joint mobility. Some injuries can cause permanent damage and may not restore original function. The term "minimally invasive joint surgery" refers...[Read More] Minimally Invasive Joint Surgery: A Solution for Elbow Pain and Stiffness?
Painful Nodules in the Foot Arch: Causes and Treatment Options
There are nodules in the plantar fascia? In the past year, I have experienced pain when pressing on hard nodules on the plantar arch of my foot. I play badminton regularly. What could this condition be?
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Hello: A hard bump on the arch of the foot may be a corn or due to plantar fascia strain, or it could be a result of fibrotic tissue from an injury. If it is too large, surgical treatment may be necessary; otherwise, supportive footwear (such as athletic shoes) can help improve t...[Read More] Painful Nodules in the Foot Arch: Causes and Treatment Options
Can You Feel a Dislocation Immediately or Days Later?
Will a dislocation be felt immediately? Is it possible to not feel a dislocation immediately, or does it take several days to realize it? Is the likelihood of a shoulder dislocation high? A few days ago, I was in a car accident, and three days later, the other party mentioned tha...
Dr. Hong Ximing reply Orthopedics
Sister Ji: Generally, a dislocation is felt immediately, with severe pain, joint deformity, and inability to move the joint. Based on what you described, it seems more likely that you have a ligament sprain, strain, or contusion three days later. As for riding a bicycle, it is ce...[Read More] Can You Feel a Dislocation Immediately or Days Later?