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Rehabilitation after cast removal? Hello Dr. Luo, I have a question to ask you... I was in a car accident on October 15 and underwent surgery on my right ankle on October 16. The doctor said that the bone on the outer side of my right calf (the smaller bone) was fractured, and th...

Joint pain in the fingers? Hello Doctor: My fingers often experience pain in each joint, especially in the thumb, which is more severe. Sometimes the pain is so intense that it leads to stiffness and trembling. Even pressing the brake while riding a bike can be unbearable. When t...

Bone hyperplasia (osteophyte) The young girl, around 5 years old, discovered several protruding bones near the lower side of her thigh and at the joints close to the front of her hand. At that time, she underwent an X-ray at a major hospital, which indicated a familial hereditary...

Consultation I have noticed that my left big toe has developed an inward curvature after a fall. When I wear closed shoes, the joint experiences slight pain, and at night while sleeping, I feel a sharp pain. As a result, I have to buy flip-flops to avoid contact between the shoes...

Bone pain I have been experiencing cracking sounds in all my joints for a long time. I'm not sure what it is. Every time my hand joints crack, I feel like my hands have no strength. What could be the problem? I have seen both traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and or...

Swelling in the ankle that has not improved? Hello: My ankle has been swollen for six months. I fell down the stairs in February, but at that time, I didn't feel anything wrong. In March, my ankle suddenly swelled up. I initially thought it might be a complication of gout or...

Please ask questions regarding the military service physical examination? Hello, doctor. I have a small question I would like to ask... According to the standard classification table in the attachment, items one, two, and seven state: "Flatfoot with significant eversion or p...

Nail issues? Doctor, my big toe nail was lifted due to an accident a few months ago. It has grown back, but the new nail does not resemble the old one; the sides of the new nail are digging into the flesh. I want to trim the sides, but it causes me significant pain. What should I...

Ankle tightness Hello Dr. Luo: About a month ago, after moving from an apartment to a house, I carried quite a few heavy items up and down the stairs, which has caused tightness in both of my ankles. Is there a way to improve this? Additionally, five months ago, I may have injure...

People who have been suffering from ankle pain? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for taking up your valuable time. I am someone who enjoys playing basketball. In the past, I frequently sprained my ankle, but they were not severe, so I never saw a doctor, thinking it would heal on its o...

Orthopedic tumors I apologize for the inconvenience, but I have a question to ask the physician. My mother recently went to the hospital for an examination and discovered an abnormal mass on the inner side of her right thigh. An ultrasound revealed a mass approximately ten centim...

This is a medical record diagnosed by National Taiwan University Hospital. Is surgery absolutely necessary? The patient is a 26-year-old male who is slightly overweight and needs to lose weight. He recently sought medical attention at National Taiwan University Hospital due to kn...

Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is a deformity characterized by the lateral deviation of the big toe. The causes of hallux valgus can include genetic predisposition, wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, and certain medical conditions such as arthr...

Cartilage (tissue) growth next to the knee? Hello Dr. Luo: My husband (37 years old) discovered a small cartilage growth next to his knee four years ago (it only appears when bending the knee). Due to his busy work schedule and the fact that it wasn't very painful, he hasn&#...

Is it normal for a child to walk with their feet turned outward? The child is currently one year and one month old, and has been walking for about a month. However, when walking, the posture of his feet shows that the left foot is normal, while the right toe points outward to the...

I urgently need an answer~~ Please help, thank you! Hello, doctor. About a year ago, I may have sprained my ankle due to running and jumping. Initially, I didn't think much of it, but it gradually became very painful and swollen. I later went to see a traditional Chinese med...

Plantar fasciitis Hello Dr. Huang: I have a few questions regarding plantar fasciitis. 1. Is it advisable to frequently apply pressure to the painful points for self-treatment? 2. Besides reducing standing and walking (it seems that physical therapy isn't very effective!), a...

Methods of Fracture Stabilization! Questioner: Alex / Male / 24 years old I sustained some fractures in my big toe during a car accident. Some doctors suggested internal fixation with pins, while others said it may not be necessary. How should I decide? Thank you. Response: ...

Fracture fixation I sought medical attention for a torn heel fracture, and the doctor only applied a cast for stabilization. However, after 7 weeks, there has been almost no improvement, and I experience pulling pain when sitting or lying down. I feel that the area is not properl...

Fall Hello, I would like to ask about my sister. Yesterday, she tripped over something while walking at home and fell. Her left pinky toe is painful, and this morning it is red and swollen. There is a bruise on the inner side of the pinky toe near the ring toe, and she experience...