Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Expectations
Frog legs Hello, Doctor: 1. I am 38 years old; am I suitable for a frog-leg surgery? Will the recovery time be longer? 2. After the surgery, will I need to lie on my stomach? How long will it take before I can lie on my back? 3. Generally, how many days after the surgery can I g...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello Mr. Zhang: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are the responses regarding the various issues related to frog legs: 1. At 38 years old, it is somewhat late to undergo surgery for frog legs. The appropriate timing for such surgery is generally during adolescence or around the ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Expectations
Guide for Foreign Patients Seeking Orthopedic Surgery in Taiwan
Medical Matters for Foreign Nationals in Taiwan I have a foreign relative who had a car accident and suffered a leg fracture. They have undergone multiple surgeries in Indonesia but have not fully recovered. They would like to come to Taiwan for surgery. How much would the treatm...
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Dear Dr. Hsu, Thank you for your inquiry regarding the medical fee standards for foreign nationals. Here is the response: In our country, if an individual does not have National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage, medical fees are charged according to the NHI fee schedule. Theref...[Read More] Guide for Foreign Patients Seeking Orthopedic Surgery in Taiwan
Understanding Patellar Chondromalacia: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Patellar chondromalacia 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 ...
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Dear Miss Ah-Hui, I apologize for the delayed response due to the busy work during the New Year. Regarding the diagnosis of knee joint-related diseases, relying solely on physical examination (as mentioned by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, massage therapists, and th...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Chondromalacia: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Factors Affecting Height Growth: Can I Still Grow Taller at 15?
Factors Affecting Height Growth? At 15 years old, it is still possible for you to grow taller, as growth plates may not have fully closed yet. However, the extent of further growth can vary from person to person. Regarding your question about using computers and watching televisi...
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Lack of sleep can affect height growth because the pineal gland regulates the circadian rhythm. Modern youth who excessively watch late-night television (such as HBO, CINEMA, AXN...) or spend time online, burning CDs, or playing video games inadvertently suppress the pineal gland...[Read More] Factors Affecting Height Growth: Can I Still Grow Taller at 15?
Understanding Rib Fractures: Can You Be Discharged After One?
Rib Two days ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident with an elderly man. After he arrived at the hospital, he claimed to have a broken rib and asked me to pay for his medical expenses. While we were waiting for the ambulance, he was still able to smoke (I sustained injuries...
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Hello Amy: A fractured rib indicates a chest injury. For safety reasons, these patients should be hospitalized for three days. I have encountered cases of pulmonary contusion (similar in principle to a concussion) that resulted in a 50% drop in blood oxygen levels, requiring intu...[Read More] Understanding Rib Fractures: Can You Be Discharged After One?
Understanding Spinal Issues: Do You Really Need to Adjust Scoliosis?
Regarding the spine..? Doctor: I previously had severe pain in my spine, to the point where even standing still was painful. It might have been caused by lifting heavy objects at work. I went to see a doctor, who told me that my lower spine was curved and protruding. He said that...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, Xiaorong: From your tone, you seem to be a young girl rather than an elderly woman! Your discussion focuses on scoliosis. Scoliosis, excluding severe underlying conditions (such as congenital spinal deformities or poliomyelitis), can be categorized into two types that comm...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Issues: Do You Really Need to Adjust Scoliosis?
Understanding Bone Pain: Treatment Options and Military Considerations
Bone pain Is it true that if bone pain is not treated properly, one may end up unable to stand? Does this require long-term treatment? What should one do if they are currently serving in the military? Thank you.
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Please first go to the orthopedic outpatient clinic for an X-ray, and then discuss it after the doctor examines the results.[Read More] Understanding Bone Pain: Treatment Options and Military Considerations
Understanding Shoulder Blade Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Please inquire about scapula issues? Dear Dr. Su, I have been experiencing pain in the lower left side of my neck and upper back since mid-August of this year. After consulting a doctor, I was advised to apply heat and was prescribed oral medication, but the doctor did not speci...
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Hello Cathy, 1. If there is persistent pain in specific areas of the body, it should be thoroughly examined. The most basic step is to perform an X-ray to check for any acromioclavicular joint pathology or cervical spine nerve compression. There have been cases where individual...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Blade Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Can I Still Grow Taller at 15? Height Growth Tips for Teens
At 15 years old and standing at 155 cm, you may be wondering how to increase your height. Here are some tips that could help: 1. **Nutrition**: Ensure you have a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium and vitamin D, which are essential At the age of 15...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, Xiaoting! It is possible for you to grow taller. I grew an additional 2 centimeters between the ages of 16 and 18. The key is to engage in more physical activity and limit video gaming and internet usage. I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have any questions...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 15? Height Growth Tips for Teens
Understanding Frog Legs: Weight Impact and Treatment Options
Do frog legs vary in size due to weight? Hello, Doctor: 1. Is the frog leg phenomenon related to being overweight? Could being too heavy prevent the feet from being flat on the ground? 2. If it is not related, how should frog legs be treated or managed? 3. Where in the Yilan ...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, A-Guo; 1. Frog legs are not related to being overweight; it is due to the accumulation of fat in the posterior knee area. 2. If there is no atrophy of the gluteus maximus, then surgery on the gluteal muscles is unnecessary. 3. Public hospitals generally still have pers...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Weight Impact and Treatment Options
Understanding Bone Age and Growth Plate Healing for Height Increase
How to determine your bone age and the healing of growth plates? Dear Doctor, I have a question regarding my situation. I am currently a sophomore in college and my height is only around 160 cm, which I am not very satisfied with. I have visited various hospitals' endocrinol...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello JCR; at your current sophomore level, it is too late to use Growth Hormone (GH). It is more effective to use it between the ages of fourteen and eighteen, when the growth plates have not yet fully closed. In adults, the use of GH can lead to muscle hypertrophy (as seen in b...[Read More] Understanding Bone Age and Growth Plate Healing for Height Increase
Understanding Frog Leg Syndrome: Orthopedic Insights and Specialist Recommendations
Frog legs Thank you, Dr. Su, for your response. I would like to ask again: Should frog legs be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist? Do all orthopedic doctors know about frog legs? Are there any specialists in Kaohsiung who are more experienced with frog legs? I apologize for ta...
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1. Yes. The surgical methods for frog leg deformity, as well as the annual military service physical examinations, are primarily handled by orthopedic specialists. 2. Since the prevalence of frog leg deformity has been around for one to two decades, younger physicians have had ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Syndrome: Orthopedic Insights and Specialist Recommendations
Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Coverage and Costs in Taiwan
Frog limb I would like to ask! If a frog needs surgery on its limbs, does the National Health Insurance cover treatments in other counties or cities? Approximately how much would the cost be?
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello! I am glad to assist you. The health insurance covers surgeries for frog limbs, including those performed in other counties and cities. The Frog Limb Prevention Fund established by the former Taiwan Provincial Government is still available for use today. Therefore, even if ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Coverage and Costs in Taiwan
Understanding Recovery After ACL and Meniscus Injuries: A Patient's Guide
Tear of the right knee posterior cruciate ligament, rupture of the collateral ligaments, and meniscus tear? Hello Doctor, A month ago, I was injured in a car accident, resulting in a complete tear of my right knee posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), a rupture of the collateral li...
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Hello Walice Zilo! I am pleased to assist you. Regarding issues with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), there are some contradictions and uncertainties surrounding the mechanical principles and pathological issues of both the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and PCL. Firstl...[Read More] Understanding Recovery After ACL and Meniscus Injuries: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Management, and Dietary Tips
Knee pain Knee pain... According to my memory, it was caused by playing basketball about 4-5 years ago, likely due to my knee hitting the ground. Both knees have this issue, but the left one is more severe, and there is a noticeable bump when I bend my knee. I still continue to p...
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Hello, Xiaozong: A blunt contusion of the patella often leads to long-term discomfort, which is unavoidable. If further arthroscopic examination is considered, most patients end up with just three additional incisions. Since there is no structural fracture in the bone or joint su...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Management, and Dietary Tips
Understanding Frog Legs: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns in Orthopedics
Frog legs I would like to ask: 1. Can frog legs cause leg length discrepancy? 2. Why can't the legs be brought together when sitting, and why does walking look very awkward? 3. Are there any other methods to improve this besides surgery? 4. Will surgery result in an inabilit...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, Shiou: 1. Frog legs do not cause leg length discrepancies, but they can lead to joint degeneration. 2. If you are unable to bring your knees together while sitting, it may result in "wardrobe malfunctions" for women, affecting personal privacy. 3. Based on the sy...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns in Orthopedics
Why Do My Bones Appear White on X-rays Instead of Clear?
Normal bones should appear radiopaque on X-rays, meaning they do not appear transparent. If your bones appear white on the X-ray, it is due to their density and mineral content, primarily calcium. This radiopacity indicates healthy bone structure? Normal bones should appear radio...
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If an X-ray reveals that a certain bone in the patient appears significantly whiter than others, and there are no bone spurs or deformities present, it may indicate one of the following conditions: 1. Intrabone calcification, the cause of which is unknown and typically presents n...[Read More] Why Do My Bones Appear White on X-rays Instead of Clear?
Understanding Pain After Femoral Shaft Fracture Surgery: Is It Normal?
Right femoral shaft fracture? I have a right femoral shaft fracture (the break is lower, close to the knee area, and the knee itself is not injured). I underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery about two months ago. Shortly after, a physician at another hospital remo...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, Xiaoyu: It is recommended to visit the hospital outpatient department for another X-ray to confirm the actual condition! Dr. Su Yiren, Orthopedics, Puzi Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Pain After Femoral Shaft Fracture Surgery: Is It Normal?
Understanding Knee Instability After an Accident: When to Seek Help
Question Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my right knee instability following a car accident. The doctor advised me to monitor the situation and only use a cane if the pain worsened, but I did not use one at that time. However, after about six months, I occasionally experi...
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, I understand your pain. For your knee pain, I recommend that you go directly to the hospital for an X-ray examination to conduct further differential diagnosis and determine whether your old injury has healed.[Read More] Understanding Knee Instability After an Accident: When to Seek Help
Can Chronic Osteomyelitis Cause White Blood Cell Count to Exceed 100,000?
Osteomyelitis Is it possible for chronic osteomyelitis to cause white blood cell counts to exceed 100,000?
Dr. Su Yiren reply Orthopedics
Hello, Nell: A white blood cell count exceeding 100,000 is considered abnormal. Typically, the total white blood cell count in inflammatory conditions rarely exceeds 30,000. If the count is significantly higher, the following possibilities should be considered: 1. Testing error, ...[Read More] Can Chronic Osteomyelitis Cause White Blood Cell Count to Exceed 100,000?