Understanding Coccyx Injuries: Causes of Pain, Infection, and Treatment
Coccygeal injury Doctor, I recently sought treatment elsewhere for a bruise and small fracture of my coccyx caused by a fall while ice skating. Initially, the injury was red, swollen, and inflamed, but a few days later, the skin suddenly broke open and started bleeding. A small w...
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It may be a case of inflammation due to a bacterial infection following an injury. It is important to actively manage the situation by draining any pus, taking antibiotics, and properly treating the wound to prevent more severe infection.[Read More] Understanding Coccyx Injuries: Causes of Pain, Infection, and Treatment
Understanding Proximal Radius Fractures: Healing and Complications
Proximal radius head fracture (1/3) Hello, doctor. Due to a car accident, I sustained a displaced fracture of the distal third of the radius. On December 7, I underwent reduction with absorbable bone screws and received absorbable bone graft. The doctor advised that to prevent ad...
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Whether there is any displacement of the bone requires further examination with X-rays. You need to return to the hospital where your original surgery was performed for follow-up.[Read More] Understanding Proximal Radius Fractures: Healing and Complications
Understanding Recovery Challenges After a Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
Fifth metatarsal healing issues! Hello Doctor, I fell on December 9th (slipped in the rain while wearing high heels), and that night my heel swelled up. The next day, December 10th, I went to the emergency room and an X-ray revealed a fracture of the fifth metatarsal. During my f...
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Typically, weight-bearing can gradually begin about six weeks after a fracture.[Read More] Understanding Recovery Challenges After a Fifth Metatarsal Fracture
Understanding Rehabilitation for Metatarsal Fractures: What to Expect
Rehabilitation for Metatarsal Fractures Hello, Doctor: I am the person who asked question #188911. I would like to ask a few questions. During my follow-up appointment last week, it had been 2.5 months since my injury. The doctor said I could start rehabilitation by walking. Howe...
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It is considered normal for the foot to swell and experience pain after a fracture, especially after walking for a short period.[Read More] Understanding Rehabilitation for Metatarsal Fractures: What to Expect
Why Am I Not Growing Taller at 16 Despite Healthy Habits?
The growth plates are still present, but there hasn't been much increase in height? I am currently 16 years old. At the beginning of January, I had an X-ray of my knee growth plates, and the doctor said there is still plenty of space for growth. However, I haven't grown...
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It is possible to grow a little taller, and height is generally related to genetics, specifically the height of one's parents.[Read More] Why Am I Not Growing Taller at 16 Despite Healthy Habits?
Understanding Facet Joint Thickening: Is It Related to Bone Spurs?
I went to the rehabilitation department for an X-ray, and the doctor said I have thickening of the facet joints. Is this a bone spur? I recently visited a rehabilitation department for X-rays due to lower back pain, and the results showed only a mild muscle strain. However, the d...
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Thickening does not equal bone spurs, and having bone spurs does not necessarily mean there will be pain. Human bones tend to develop bone spurs as they age.[Read More] Understanding Facet Joint Thickening: Is It Related to Bone Spurs?
Understanding Pain Behind the Knee: Causes and Recovery Tips
Pain occurs when bending the leg backward and crossing the legs? I have been seeing a rehabilitation specialist for over three months and have undergone prolotherapy. When the doctor injected high-concentration dextrose into my posterior cruciate ligament, I experienced temporary...
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It could be tendonitis; resting for about four to six weeks may help to see if it improves.[Read More] Understanding Pain Behind the Knee: Causes and Recovery Tips
Understanding Osteomyelitis: Latency Period and Healing Concerns
Infection issues? Does osteomyelitis have a latent period? How long after a wound heals can one stop worrying about it?
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Osteomyelitis is caused by bacterial invasion of the bone. If the bacteria penetrate the bone, the onset of the condition can occur rapidly; therefore, a latent period is typically nonexistent. Even after a wound has healed, if there was an initial infection in the bone, there is...[Read More] Understanding Osteomyelitis: Latency Period and Healing Concerns
Understanding Pain and Swelling After Left Rib Fracture Surgery
Left rib fracture? Could I ask the doctor? I fractured three ribs on my left side due to a work injury. I had surgery on October 9, and it has been three months since then. For the past ten days, I have been experiencing a feeling of swelling and sometimes pain. What could be the...
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Wound swelling can lead to this condition; resting for about four to six weeks will help improve it.[Read More] Understanding Pain and Swelling After Left Rib Fracture Surgery
Understanding Tibial Plateau Fractures: Recovery and Long-Term Concerns
After a tibial plateau fracture, the physician will typically assess the injury through physical examination and imaging studies such as X-rays or CT scans. Treatment options may include conservative management with immobilization and physical therapy, or surgical intervention to...
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1. Any method of stabilization that can effectively secure the area is acceptable. 2. It is also possible to address everything at once. 3. Swelling may gradually subside, but it could take a considerable amount of time. 4. It will depend on the condition of recovery after ...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Plateau Fractures: Recovery and Long-Term Concerns
Recovery Time After Tibial Intramedullary Nail Removal: What to Expect
Recovery time after removal of intramedullary nail from the tibia? Doctor, I had a tibial fracture in my right leg at the end of March last year and had an intramedullary nail inserted. I have recovered well and can run now. I plan to have the intramedullary nail removed in Febru...
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Approximately two weeks after the removal of the bone screws, you can start walking. During the screw removal procedure, you can ask the physician to excise the keloid and then re-suture the area. Afterward, it is important to implement some measures to prevent recurrence.[Read More] Recovery Time After Tibial Intramedullary Nail Removal: What to Expect
How to Identify a Simple Achilles Tendon Injury After Basketball
Achilles tendon injury How can I determine if I have a mild Achilles tendon injury? Last week, while playing basketball, I felt a pull and experienced pain when I pushed off my foot. Since then, I've been hesitant to use my Achilles tendon for walking. Currently, there is no...
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Pain in the Achilles tendon area may indicate an injury. If there is no indentation upon palpation, it suggests that there is no complete rupture. An X-ray or ultrasound can be performed for diagnosis.[Read More] How to Identify a Simple Achilles Tendon Injury After Basketball
Sternum Xiphoid Process Issues: Can Surgery Relieve Discomfort?
Xiphoid process issues I would like to consult a doctor about my xiphoid process issue that has been bothering me for 1-2 years. I often feel a noticeable foreign body sensation, and there is slight discomfort and soreness when I press on it. When standing, it is visibly protrudi...
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Treatment can be pursued through pulmonology or orthopedics, and surgery is only necessary if the condition is significantly protruding.[Read More] Sternum Xiphoid Process Issues: Can Surgery Relieve Discomfort?
Understanding Foot Swelling: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery Time
Foot swelling Swelling in the right foot (foot) ... will it go down? I can walk now, but the swelling in my foot is concerning. How long will it take for the swelling to subside? Because swelling often indicates pain, and it really does hurt. So, what self-treatment options are a...
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Typically, elevating the feet for about four weeks can significantly improve edema, and performing some flexion and extension movements of the ankle joint can also be beneficial.[Read More] Understanding Foot Swelling: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery Time
Understanding Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Metatarsal fracture Hello Doctor: I am the person who asked question #188911. Since my last inquiry, the cast has been removed, and the distance between the two toe bones has decreased. It has been two months since the injury, and the physician I am currently seeing mentioned tha...
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You can perform some movements now, but you still need to follow up at the outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Can Facial Bone Pins Be Removed After an Accident?
Can the bone screws placed in the face be removed? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident recently and had over ten screws placed in my face. However, I can still feel the screws when I touch my skin. I would like to have them removed. Is this possible? Will there be any complicat...
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You must ask the surgeon who performed your surgery, as some bone screws do not need to be removed, while others cannot be removed.[Read More] Can Facial Bone Pins Be Removed After an Accident?
Recovering from Ankle Ligament Tear: When Can You Walk Again?
Ankle ligament tear? On December 24th, I injured my ankle while playing basketball, resulting in a ligament tear and a minor bone fracture. I have a graduation trip on January 9th. Will I be able to walk with difficulty by then?
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It is generally safer to rest for six weeks. If walking is necessary, it is essential to wear protective gear to safeguard the ligaments of the ankle joint and prevent them from becoming lax in the future.[Read More] Recovering from Ankle Ligament Tear: When Can You Walk Again?
Recovering from a Complex Femoral Shaft Fracture: When to Ditch the Crutches?
Comminuted femoral shaft fracture due to a car accident? Hello, this is my first time using this, and I'm not sure how to upload photos. I had a car accident on August 26, resulting in a comminuted fracture of the femoral shaft, with the doctor stating it was broken in three...
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Typically, if the images on the X-ray show that the fracture has healed, the use of crutches may no longer be necessary. However, if the bone has not healed properly, caution is required, as there is a possibility of re-fracture. Therefore, it is essential to return for a follow-...[Read More] Recovering from a Complex Femoral Shaft Fracture: When to Ditch the Crutches?
Understanding Health Insurance X-Ray Regulations for Orthopedic Issues
What are the regulations for orthopedic X-rays under health insurance? Recently, I have been experiencing tibial pain that has spread to my knee for nearly a month. I finally found a clinic with X-ray services, but I was told it was just fascia inflammation. However, my bones rea...
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If the disease treatment is not effective, and based on the physician's assessment, X-rays can be taken if there are indications. Fractures and arthritis are the most common conditions for which X-rays are routinely performed.[Read More] Understanding Health Insurance X-Ray Regulations for Orthopedic Issues
Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Travel Tips
Fifth metatarsal fracture issues? Hello, Doctor. On the night of December 9th, I slipped while running in high heels in the rain, and my foot swelled up that evening. The next day, I went to the emergency room, where the doctor diagnosed a fracture of the fifth metatarsal and app...
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The URL you provided for the X-ray is incorrect; it would be best to ask the physician directly for clarification.[Read More] Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Travel Tips