Understanding Post-ACL Surgery Symptoms: Pain, Sounds, and Recovery
Post-Operative Care After Posterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Hello, doctor. It has been about six months since I underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery. Three months post-surgery, I briefly played table tennis (not intensely, just swinging the racket w...
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Hello! Pain under the patella or at the surgical site may take a long time to heal, but sometimes this sensation can persist when bending or squatting. However, most people recover within one to two years. If there are sounds coming from the joint but no pain in the short term, i...[Read More] Understanding Post-ACL Surgery Symptoms: Pain, Sounds, and Recovery
Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Surgery Options in Yunlin County
Trigger finger issues? Could you please let me know if your hospital performs percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy? If so, could you recommend a physician in Yunlin County? My family is afraid of traditional open surgery, so I am inquiring about this. Thank you!
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Hello, this is actually a wound of about 0.2 cm. The difference compared to a wound of 1.0-1.5 cm may seem significant in the short term, but after two to three months, there is no significant difference. Additionally, percutaneous incision and drainage may occasionally be incomp...[Read More] Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Surgery Options in Yunlin County
Understanding Knee Pain in Teens: When Bending Causes Discomfort
The knee only experiences soreness when bent? Hello Dr. Lin: My son is 16 years old, 170 cm tall, and weighs 88 kg. Recently, he has been frequently telling me that his right knee experiences pain (more pain than soreness) when bent, and this has been going on for some time. We l...
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1. The pain and deformity in your right knee should first be assessed for whether it occurs during weight-bearing (bending while standing) or non-weight-bearing (bending while seated). 2. Bending the knee increases the pressure at the joint cartilage interface, and this pressur...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain in Teens: When Bending Causes Discomfort
Understanding Chondromas: Causes, Treatment, and Risks Explained
What is a chondroma? Hello Dr. Lin, after the car accident, I had an X-ray taken and learned that I have chondromas in my ankle and knee. I would like to inquire about the causes, treatment options, and potential risks associated with this condition.
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Hello~ 1. "Osteochondroma" is most commonly found in children and adolescents and is a benign bone tumor that can be either solitary or multiple. Most osteochondromas are asymptomatic and are often discovered during routine examinations. The most common clinical symptom...[Read More] Understanding Chondromas: Causes, Treatment, and Risks Explained
Understanding Popping Sounds in the Hip Joint: Causes and Solutions
Bone Over the past year, I have frequently experienced a popping sound in the area where my thigh bone connects to my torso whenever I move. I'm not sure what it could be. Could you please help me understand this? Thank you for your assistance!
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Hello, 1. The symptoms you mentioned may be related to muscle or ligament issues, but it is still recommended to consult with an orthopedic or rehabilitation specialist for a proper diagnosis. 2. If the physician orders an X-ray examination, it is to rule out any fractures or...[Read More] Understanding Popping Sounds in the Hip Joint: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Common Questions and Concerns
Questions about plantar fasciitis? I am currently 18 years old and a senior high school student living in Banqiao. I have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for over six years. I have flat feet and now I go to the hospital every three days for ultrasound treatment. The areas w...
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Hello, 1. The condition you referred to as plantar fasciitis should be correctly termed as plantar fasciitis. 2. The actions related to pain while watching TV or using a computer are not clearly defined; please consult an orthopedic or rehabilitation specialist to describe you...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Common Questions and Concerns
Understanding Calf Pain: Causes and Solutions for Athletes
Regarding the calf region? Hello Doctor, I am a college student. Every time I finish exercising, I experience pain in my calf bones. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said it was related to soreness in a specific muscle. However, after treatment, I felt ...
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1. The pain you refer to in the lower leg bones likely pertains to the anterior border of the tibia. 2. The anterior border and medial side of the tibia have muscle attachments, and pain is commonly seen after intense or prolonged running and jumping activities, but there are als...[Read More] Understanding Calf Pain: Causes and Solutions for Athletes
Understanding Wrist Bumps: Possible Causes and Treatments
I have a lump on my wrist joint? Hello, doctor. I have a lump on the back of my left hand near the joint, about the size of a one-dollar coin. It protrudes when I bend my wrist and elbow at a 90-degree angle. I only noticed it after July of this year, and there is no lump on the ...
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1. Most soft tissue tumors in the wrist are benign, with malignant tumors being rare. Ganglion cysts are relatively common but rarely cause serious complications. Wrist ganglion cysts can occur at any age, with a higher prevalence in individuals aged 20 to 40, and they are more c...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Bumps: Possible Causes and Treatments
Understanding Benign Cartilage Tumors in the Knee: Causes and Diagnosis
Knee cartilage tumor My younger sister is 18 years old. Earlier this year, she discovered a protrusion on the inner side of her right knee due to a sports injury. Recently, she underwent an X-ray at a major hospital, and the doctor confirmed it to be a benign cartilage tumor. How...
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1. When assessing bone tumors, considerations include the nature of the cells, the tumor's location, and the rate of tumor growth. While malignant tumors pose a threat to life, even benign tumors can cause significant issues depending on their location; for instance, tumors ...[Read More] Understanding Benign Cartilage Tumors in the Knee: Causes and Diagnosis
Can You Still Grow Taller After 26? Myths and Facts Explained
Height increase I am 26 years old and my height is only 161 cm. Some people say it might be due to genetics, but my cousins and male relatives are all over 180 cm! I wonder if my practice of taekwondo since childhood has affected my height. I've heard that stretching too ear...
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1. At the age of twenty-six, it is theoretically impossible to grow taller, as the growth plates in the bones typically close around the ages of sixteen or seventeen. Once the growth plates are closed, there will be no further increase in length. 2. Once the growth plates are c...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After 26? Myths and Facts Explained
Understanding Patellar Malalignment: Risks and Recovery from Surgery
Regarding patellar valgus...??? Hello Dr. Lin: I have had knee problems for several years now. I have seen many doctors, some of whom said it was "osteoarthritis," while others mentioned "meniscal wear and tear." During this time, I followed the doctors' ...
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1. Knee pain is commonly seen in middle-aged women, with various potential causes such as degeneration of the articular cartilage (femur, tibia, and patella), osteoarthritis, and injuries to the surrounding ligaments and soft tissues of the knee joint. 2. Conventional medicatio...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Malalignment: Risks and Recovery from Surgery
Can You Still Grow Taller at 21? Tips and Insights on Height and Orthopedic Health
Height At 21 years old and with a height of 170 cm, you may still have a chance to grow taller, but it largely depends on whether your growth plates have closed. Growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of long bones, and they ty...
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1. Generally, the growth plates in males are fused by the age of 21, so the chance of natural height increase is no longer present. 2. Reports indicate that surgical procedures for height increase carry associated risks and require individual assessment in an outpatient setting...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller at 21? Tips and Insights on Height and Orthopedic Health
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Wrist pain Hello doctor, about two years ago, due to work-related strain, I experienced pain in my left wrist. Bending the wrist upwards or inwards causes pain. I went to the hospital for an X-ray, but the doctor said there was no issue.
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1. X-ray examination for wrist pain is performed to rule out fractures or other abnormalities in the bone structure, but it cannot detect diseases related to soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bursae). 2. In cases of wrist pain due to general work activities, aside fro...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Managing Osteomyelitis After Knee Replacement: Risks and Solutions
Osteomyelitis is difficult to treat and is said to pose life-threatening risks. What should I do? Hello Dr. Lin! I underwent a knee replacement surgery on April 3rd last year, which led to an infection and osteomyelitis: ESR 70; CRP 5.35. I was hospitalized for treatment for six ...
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1. The condition referred to as periostitis in the letter is likely a miscommunication; it should refer to a wound with prolonged poor healing accompanied by inflammation. 2. Due to the lack of detailed clinical information, it is difficult to determine the condition; however, ba...[Read More] Managing Osteomyelitis After Knee Replacement: Risks and Solutions
Understanding Frog Legs: Diagnosis and Military Exemption Criteria
Frog Leg Identification Hello, doctor: I would like to ask how to assess frog legs (methods of evaluation such as measuring with a ruler or taking X-rays) and how severe the condition must be to be exempt from military service. Thank you.
Dr. Lin Gengxiao reply Orthopedics
1. The term "frog legs" commonly refers to a condition where the patient falls backward when squatting. The main causes of this phenomenon are twofold: one is the spasm of the gluteal muscles, and the other is a shortened Achilles tendon (though most people tend to beli...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Diagnosis and Military Exemption Criteria
Can Vinegar Help with Periostitis Pain? Dietary Tips for Relief
Can vinegar be consumed for periostitis? My grandmother is sixty-six years old. After she consumed vinegar, her hands became swollen and painful. Is it safe to consume vinegar with periostitis? What other foods should be avoided?
Dr. Lin Gengxiao reply Orthopedics
1. People often attribute unexplained pain and swelling in the limbs to periostitis, but there is no clinical evidence to support this. 2. There are many potential causes for limb pain and swelling; however, cases of hand swelling and pain caused by vinegar consumption are rare. ...[Read More] Can Vinegar Help with Periostitis Pain? Dietary Tips for Relief
Understanding Frog Legs: Treatment Options and Recovery in Orthopedics
Frog legs Doctor, does Yunlin Hospital offer treatment for frog leg syndrome? What is the surgical success rate? How many days of hospitalization are required after the surgery? Can I return to work immediately after discharge? What is the scar size? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Lin Gengxiao reply Orthopedics
1. The term "frog legs" commonly refers to a condition where patients fall backward when squatting. The main causes of this phenomenon are twofold: one is the spasm of the gluteal muscles, and the other is a shortened Achilles tendon (though most people tend to believe ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Treatment Options and Recovery in Orthopedics