Dr. Shen Boquan reply Orthopedics Question

Chest contusion Today, I accidentally bumped my knee against my husband's lower right rib cage and heard a popping sound. Due to the pain, I went for an X-ray, and the doctor said the bones should be fine, but mentioned that due to the curvature of the bones, they couldn...

Left ankle fracture from a car accident? Hello, I had a car accident on April 12 and fractured my left ankle. Here is the X-ray link: https://lurl.cc/zY5ua. I would like to ask: 1. Is there weight-bearing at the fracture site, and will it have functional impacts or cause friction...

"Is it safe to climb stairs regularly one year after a burst fracture of the third vertebra?" Hello Dr. Shen, I sustained a burst fracture of the third lumbar vertebra due to a car accident, with a compression of 0.4 cm at the third lumbar vertebra. I have been undergoi...

Ocular pain issues? Hello, doctor. Three days ago, after physical therapy, I experienced pain in the cervical region after stretching my neck. Should I take medication first? If that doesn't improve the situation, should I then consider a steroid injection? Are there any sid...

Why is there numbness in the lower half of the calf after surgery for a closed fracture of the left acetabulum? Hello, Director Shen. My mother suffered a closed fracture of the left acetabulum (the doctor mentioned it was a comminuted fracture) due to a car accident, along with ...

Injured in a car accident, experiencing numbness in the back and limbs, vomiting, a feeling of pressure in the head, dizziness, and discomfort in the neck? Hello Doctor: I was involved in a motorcycle accident on April 30, 2023, where I was a passenger on the back seat and was we...

Corticosteroid injection therapy for De Quervain's tenosynovitis? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about my mother's condition after receiving a steroid injection for her "mommy's thumb." There is a subcutaneous lump about the size of a black bean th...

Radial fracture surgery, one year post-healing with hardware removal, median nerve compression? In June, I underwent a radial fixation surgery, and my post-operative condition was good with no discomfort. The images below are X-rays from October of last year: https://i.imgur.com/...

Fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone; I want to recover quickly to walk again? Fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal, treated with a cast for 5 weeks. I will have a follow-up appointment next week. Currently, I am doing some exercises at home that do not involve moving my...

Basal joint arthritis of the thumb Hello Doctor, I frequently use my right thumb for work, and I have been experiencing long-term pain that required treatment. Recently, I underwent ligament surgery and reconstruction for basal joint arthritis of the thumb, and it has been one mo...

If the humeral plate is not removed, will mobility be affected, and will extension not return to pre-injury condition? On February 23 of this year, I underwent surgery for a left humeral fracture, during which a steel plate was implanted. One week after being discharged, I began ...

Weakness in the left middle finger without pain may not necessarily indicate trigger finger? Hello Doctor: My mother has myasthenia gravis and hyperthyroidism (which has been surgically removed, and she is currently taking medication to supplement potassium). Recently, she woke u...

Radial Osteotomy Plate Removal and Postoperative Issues of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hello Doctor: I suffered a comminuted fracture of the distal radius in my left hand due to a car accident last year. After surgery, where a plate was installed, I soon began to experience numbness i...

The middle finger was severely pinched by a car door? Hello Dr. Shen, My sister was caught in a car door, injuring her middle finger at the joint between the two phalanges. Upon visual inspection, there is a dent and skin abrasion at the site of the injury, while the surroundin...

Growth plate and fracture at the junction of the fingers? Hello Doctor: I am 14 years old. While playing sports, I accidentally injured my finger by hitting it against a carrot. I went to a nearby hospital for treatment, and after an X-ray, it was found that there is a crack in t...

Scaphoid bone necrosis Hello Dr. Shen, my mother had a car accident in her childhood that resulted in the amputation of her right leg. For the past 7-8 years, she has been experiencing frequent swelling and pain in her left ankle, and after a medical evaluation, she was diagnosed...

Femoral decompression with bone necrosis exposure? On the 23rd of this month, I underwent femoral decompression surgery, which was triggered by alcohol consumption. Two years ago, I had a failed decompression on my left leg, which resulted in a second total knee arthroplasty. The...

Coccyx pain for nearly a year? Hello, Dr. Shen. I have been experiencing pain in my coccyx since early May of last year. The pain is located about 2 centimeters above the tip of the coccyx, seemingly at the junction with the sacrum. The pain is triggered by certain positions, suc...

Postoperative care for right femoral neck fracture? Hello Doctor, My mother is 90 years old. On March 8th of this year, she fell and sustained a displaced fracture of the right femoral neck. The orthopedic surgeon recommended a right hemiarthroplasty of the hip. She was hospita...

Hip joint used for 5 years? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing severe foot pain that makes it difficult to walk. I'm not sure what the cause is. I take good care of my feet and haven't had any injuries. Could alcohol consumption be related? Does fatigue f...