Is Shockwave Therapy Effective for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment?
Is shockwave therapy effective for plantar fasciitis? I have been experiencing symptoms of plantar fasciitis for over a year, with the most pain occurring in the morning when I wake up. I have consulted many traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and Western doctors, but none...
Dr. Huang Longde reply Orthopedics
Hello, Miss Pei Ying! Plantar fasciitis commonly occurs in individuals whose occupations require prolonged standing or walking, as well as athletes who engage in excessive or improper training. Additionally, some cases may arise from poorly designed "health trails" that...[Read More] Is Shockwave Therapy Effective for Plantar Fasciitis Treatment?
Is Your Shoulder and Knee Clicking Normal or Abnormal?
There is a question? Hello, I would like to ask a question. My shoulder and knee joints often make a cracking sound. Is this normal or abnormal?
Dr. Huang Longde reply Orthopedics
For a 17-year-old girl, there is no concern for degenerative arthritis. If there are no significant injuries, the popping sounds in the shoulder and knee joints are considered normal. These sounds are mostly caused by the friction between tendons and bones, which is typically nor...[Read More] Is Your Shoulder and Knee Clicking Normal or Abnormal?
Understanding Ankle Swelling: Causes and Solutions for Chronic Injuries
Bilateral ankle swelling? Hello Dr. Huang, I sustained injuries while playing basketball during my high school years, often experiencing severe sprains (and dislocations). In the past, I would self-treat at a local martial arts clinic with ointments and massages. I continued to ...
Dr. Huang Longde reply Orthopedics
Question 1: Chronic ankle sprains or post-traumatic arthritis of the ankle joint caused by ligament laxity may lead to swelling. Question 2: In principle, habitual dislocation of the ankle joint is uncommon and is mostly due to ligament laxity. Dislocation: X-rays can reveal liga...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Swelling: Causes and Solutions for Chronic Injuries
Managing Recurring Wrist Tendonitis: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Symptoms of tendonitis in the right wrist? Due to my new job requiring long hours of computer use, I have re-experienced wrist tendonitis, which I haven't had in a long time. I've applied anti-inflammatory pain relief ointment and wrapped my wrist, trying to find time t...
Dr. Huang Longde reply Orthopedics
Hello, Zhang Shuchin: Computer professionals often experience significant stress on the neck, back, shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, and fingers due to prolonged sitting while handling computer data. This can lead to computer-related occupational diseases such as musc...[Read More] Managing Recurring Wrist Tendonitis: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Understanding Scoliosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
The spine is curved? I have been experiencing lower back pain and neck pain since around the third year of junior high school, and now I am in my first year of graduate school. During high school, I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor mentioned that my bones looked a bit unusual. ...
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The spine, commonly referred to as the backbone, is the main structure of the human body, consisting of seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, and four sacral vertebrae arranged in a straight line from top to bottom. If there is any lateral ti...[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Understanding Height Potential
Can I still grow taller? I am 14 years old and 156 cm tall. I used to grow about 5 cm each year, but now I haven't grown even 2 cm. My dad is 173 cm and my mom is 168 cm, but I am only 156 cm. I am not underweight; I weigh about 43 kg and I am not on a diet. Most of my frien...
Dr. Huang Longde reply Orthopedics
Human height can continue to grow until a certain age, which is related to the timing of physical development. For girls, the period of fastest growth, known as the "growth spurt," occurs from the onset of secondary sexual characteristics (such as breast development) un...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 14? Understanding Height Potential
Understanding Hip and Lower Back Pain: Connections to Knee Issues and More
Could you please clarify if you are referring to pain in the hip joint and the area near the lower back? Doctor, I experienced pain in my hip joint and near my lower back over a year ago, often to the point where I couldn't stand up straight. Even while riding a bike, I had ...
Dr. Huang Longde reply Orthopedics
Patellofemoral chondromalacia, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a condition where patients often report similar complaints: "When I sit in a chair for too long, the moment I stand up, my knee feels stiff and even extremely painful, as if the knee isn't min...[Read More] Understanding Hip and Lower Back Pain: Connections to Knee Issues and More