Dr. Li Wenlin reply Orthopedics Question - Page 5

Frog leg surgery issues? Hello Doctor: Can the symptoms of frog leg syndrome be treated with a joint immobilization brace and rehabilitation recovery as mentioned in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/39627">#39627</a>? If surgery is necessary, which hospit...

My father-in-law is 78 years old and has undergone surgery for a second fracture? Hello Dr. Zhou, my father-in-law is 78 years old and lives in Penghu. He used to be a fisherman, and around the age of 40, he underwent surgery on his hip joint. Unfortunately, early last year, he h...

Swollen fingers upon waking, accompanied by pain that prevents bending? Hello, Doctor: In the past few weeks, I have been experiencing swelling in my finger and toe joints upon waking up. They are painful and I cannot bend them immediately, but after about 30 seconds, I can move ...

Bone graft substitute is used for the ankle joint? Hello Dr. Lee, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Recently, I underwent internal fixation and joint reduction surgery for an ankle fracture. Before the surgery, the attending physician recommended the injection...

Leg? The inability to sit cross-legged from a young age may be due to various factors, including anatomical variations or musculoskeletal issues. The observation of your legs appearing to be in an "external rotation" or "duck-footed" position could indicate a ...

Fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the right foot? Hello Dr. Lee, I suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in my right foot last week. I would like to know if this type of fracture necessarily requires a cast or the use of a brace? I find it difficult to walk with the brace...

Fracture of the right toe? Hello Dr. Lee, I am still a student. On July 28th, around noon, I was involved in a car accident in Hsinchu that resulted in a fracture of the fourth toe and an open fracture of the fifth toe (I could see the white bone). I was immediately taken to Hsin...

What to do if an ankle fracture affects joint mobility? In April of this year, I fractured the bones in both the inner and outer ankle of my right foot. The doctor said that the bones were displaced, so I underwent surgery, during which a metal plate and five screws were implante...

Fracture healing issues? Hello Doctor, I previously raised a question and would like to start by thanking you! This time, my question is an extension of the last one. Let me explain the process of my injury. I fractured my right kneecap on June 23 and had a cast applied that same...

Fractures of the left 8th and 9th ribs require careful management for recovery. Here are some general guidelines for recovery: 1. **Rest**: Allow your body time to heal by avoiding activities that may strain the ribcage. 2. **Pain Management**: Use over-the-counter Doctor: Hell...

Care for Fractures Hello Doctor: I am 20 years old and about 2 to 3 weeks ago, I fractured my right patella (kneecap). I am currently in a cast for natural healing and am not taking any medication. Could you please advise me on any methods to prevent future complications? Thank y...

Regarding the delayed healing of a femoral fracture? Hello Dr. Lee, when I was 21 years old, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a comminuted fracture of my right femur (the right thigh was broken into three segments). Over a year after the surgery, the recovery sit...

Spinal injury patients with bone fractures? Hello Dr. Li Wen-Lin, My mother is a long-term spinal cord injury patient (thoracic) who can walk slowly with the aid of a walker. She accidentally fell and sustained a fracture in the lower left leg below the knee. Initially, the trea...

There is a hard lump next to the right chest under the armpit? I went to exercise and did some pull-ups. The next day, I felt a lot of pain in the area near my right armpit and chest. I thought it might be a strain, but I also noticed a hard lump just above my right chest when I ...

Scoliosis Hello Dr. Li, I would like to ask you about my six-year-old child's abdominal X-ray report, which indicates "posture scoliosis of the lumbar spine." However, after consulting with a pediatric orthopedic specialist who reviewed the same X-ray, the doctor...

Comminuted fracture In the case of comminuted fractures or bone spurs, if the bone fragments are not completely removed, will the human body absorb these bone fragments through the skin?

Fracture of the bones in the plantar region of the foot? Hello, Dr. Li. My boyfriend has a fracture in the bones of his foot. He doesn't want to tell me how he got injured, so I would like to ask you what are the common causes of fractures in the bones of the foot? Is it pos...

Poor fracture healing? Hello Doctor, I had a car accident in August 2009, resulting in a dislocation of my left big toe and fractures in the second and third toes. The other two toes have healed well, but the third toe has not grown properly; the bone beneath the toe is not flat ...

Is it safe to take a hot bath after a fracture surgery? Hello Dr. Lee, I was in a car accident on March 14, which resulted in three closed fractures of the tibia and fibula in my left lower leg. The doctor performed surgery, inserting an intramedullary nail through an incision a...

Should I consider using self-funded synthetic bone? Hello, Director: A small dog has been diagnosed with an osteoid osteoma due to swelling in the right tibia and is scheduled for surgical removal. I would like to ask how to compare and evaluate whether to use the government-su...