Dr. Shi Qiming reply Orthopedics Question - Page 10

Heel 1. When I wake up every morning, my heels feel stiff and painful. Sometimes it also hurts when I massage them. Could this be due to standing too long, or is there another reason? What would be the best way to address this? 2. My knees sometimes hurt with changes in the weat...

Knee and calf pain? Hello, doctor. I fractured my knee last year, specifically a patellar fracture. I have had O-shaped legs since childhood, and after walking for long periods, my knee and calf often feel sore. Since the fracture, the area around my patella has been particularly...

Please ask your question? I had a car accident a year ago, resulting in a fracture of my right femur, which has not healed until now. Older people say that bone injuries should avoid sexual activity; is this statement correct? If it does have an impact, what can be done to remedy...

Femoral neck fracture I am 31 years old and last week I suffered a femoral neck fracture in a car accident. The doctor at National Taiwan University inserted four screws. What is the probability of recovery and the chance of developing avascular necrosis? I am really afraid that ...

Spinal knee pain I had an accident a year and a half ago that resulted in fractures of my right knee and the twelfth vertebra, requiring surgery and fixation devices. The steel pins in my right knee were removed a year ago, and the spinal fixation device was removed before the Lu...

Pain in the left heel? Doctor, I would like to ask you about the pain in my left heel. What could be the symptoms and causes? Thank you.

Is artificial better or autologous better? I sustained an injury while playing basketball, and after evaluation by a doctor, it was determined that I have a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a meniscus tear. The doctor recommended surgery to address the me...

Bow legs Hello, Doctor Shi: If my heels and toes are together, and there is a gap of about 6 to 7 centimeters between my thighs, knees, calves, and ankles, and when I squat, my knees bend inward, does this count as bow legs (genu varum)? Although I don't have much pain, it d...

Rehabilitation issues Hello: I suffered a fractured right clavicle from a car accident in January, and I have since undergone surgery to insert a plate. I would like to know how to proceed with rehabilitation. Can I raise my arm high now? Also, why does the other part of my right...

Hallux valgus Hello doctor, recently I have noticed a soft, bump-like growth on my big toe. It feels soft and somewhat numb to the touch. Could this be a bunion? It is located on the edge of the big toe, near the index toe.

Spinal pain Hello, Doctor Shi: I have been experiencing spinal pain since my cesarean section in 1999, and it has been getting progressively worse. What can I do to alleviate the pain? Thank you!

Disc-shaped meniscus When I try to fully extend my knee, I feel a bone catching, but I never experience pain. I have seen a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who diagnosed me with patellar degeneration and treated me with acupuncture and tui na. I also consulted a tui na ...

Tibial and fibular fracture of the lower leg? Hello, Doctor Shi: I would like to ask you a few questions. Two months ago, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a fracture of my tibia and fibula. I underwent surgery on the same day to insert a metal rod, which only sta...

Spinal curvature assessment Hello, doctor; I suspect that my spine may be slightly curved, but I'm not sure. Is there any method I can use to measure whether my spine is truly curved?

Inquiry about bone lengthening? Regarding limb lengthening, it is generally considered only in special circumstances. However, I would like to ask if there are any successful cases of normal individuals, such as a male with a height of approximately 155 cm, undergoing this surger...

Hobbits...? Doctor, may I ask, I am 16 years old, with a height of only 164 cm and a weight of 53 kg. My parents, as well as my grandparents, are not tall, and none of my uncles or male relatives on my father's side are taller than me. Does this mean my height will likely re...

Can a car accident lead to sciatica? Dear Vice Dean, My mother is 57 years old and was previously in good health, never mentioning any back pain. However, after a car accident in February of this year, she began experiencing pain in her lower back and back. The consulting physic...

X-rays cannot determine whether there is an injury to the bone? Dear Vice Dean, If a person is involved in a car accident and the X-ray does not clearly show any bone injuries (specifically at the tenth and eleventh vertebrae), are there other methods to confirm whether the pati...

Patellar chondromalacia I am 20 years old and currently serving in the military. In my childhood, I experienced impacts to both knees and received treatment at a martial arts clinic. At that time, there were no significant issues, just occasional discomfort similar to rheumatism....

Patellar valgus Hello, I would like to ask about patellar malalignment. I noticed some stiffness in my knees during the summer, but I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, I have experienced pain in both knees, so I visited the hospital for a consultation. After an X-ra...