Understanding the Severity of Scoliosis: A Guide for Patients
Back problems I'm sorry, but I can't access external links or images. However, if you describe your condition or provide specific details about your scoliosis, I can help answer your questions regarding its severity and potential implications.
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
If the imaging cannot be opened, I cannot provide an answer. Generally, scoliosis in the thoracolumbar region that does not exceed twenty degrees is not of significant concern. However, if it exceeds that, a hospital evaluation is necessary.[Read More] Understanding the Severity of Scoliosis: A Guide for Patients
Managing Sciatica Pain: Effective Strategies for Relief and Recovery
Sciatic nerve compression causing multiple areas of pain? I previously had an examination where the doctor mentioned that all five segments of my lumbar spine were damaged and recommended rehabilitation to restore function. I visited several clinics, but none were able to allevia...
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To accurately diagnose whether the spinal pain is due to a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, it is recommended that you consult a specialized spine surgeon for an evaluation and then pursue appropriate treatment options.[Read More] Managing Sciatica Pain: Effective Strategies for Relief and Recovery
Understanding Post-Surgery Complications After Rib Fracture Repair
Postoperative issues related to rib surgery? Can 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've been experiencing a sensation of swelling and some...
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Wound swelling can lead to this condition; with adequate rest, it should improve in about four to six weeks.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Complications After Rib Fracture Repair
How to Identify a Simple Achilles Tendon Injury After Sports
Achilles tendon How can I determine if I have a mild Achilles tendon injury? The cause was that last week while playing basketball, I felt a pull and experienced pain when I pushed off my foot. Since then, I have been hesitant to use my Achilles tendon to walk. Currently, I don&#...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
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 Sports
Can Surgery Relieve Discomfort from a Prominent Xiphoid Process?
Xiphoid process I would like to consult a doctor about an issue with my xiphoid process that has been present 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 protruding. ...
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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] Can Surgery Relieve Discomfort from a Prominent Xiphoid Process?
Recovering from Femoral Shaft Fracture: When Can You Walk Without Crutches?
Femoral shaft comminuted fracture? 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 and suffered a comminuted fracture of the femoral shaft. The doctor said it was broken in three pieces. I then underwent a sel...
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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 Femoral Shaft Fracture: When Can You Walk Without Crutches?
Understanding Crush Injuries: Recovery Insights for Foot and Leg Fractures
Bilateral foot crush fractures? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I suffered a fall from a height, resulting in comminuted fractures of both feet, comminuted fractures of the right tibia and fibula, a comminuted fracture of the coccyx, and cauda equina syndro...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
Even while on bed rest, rehabilitation exercises can still be performed. If there is no movement, muscles can quickly atrophy.[Read More] Understanding Crush Injuries: Recovery Insights for Foot and Leg Fractures
Improving Finger Overlap After Third Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Steel plates and mobility After the third metacarpal fracture, an interlocked plate was installed near the distal joint, but the joint itself was not injured. Subsequently, there is an overlap between the middle finger and the ring finger. Will removing the plate improve the over...
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After the removal of the metal plate, rehabilitation may not be effective because the fracture may have healed in a slightly misaligned position (rotational alignment). Therefore, unless a second surgery is performed to correct it, it may not be possible to change the situation.[Read More] Improving Finger Overlap After Third Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
Is It Safe to Perform Foot Exercises with an ACL Tear?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Hello! I would like to ask if it is suitable to perform toe curls while my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is still healing. Due to my previous hesitation to bend my knee, I have developed some stiffness and atrophy in the joint. I am curren...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
Can be continuously and gradually bent.[Read More] Is It Safe to Perform Foot Exercises with an ACL Tear?
Options for Non-Surgical Healing of Humeral Fractures: Shockwave and Ultrasound Therapy
Comminuted humeral fracture Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask if there are any signs of healing after four months post-surgery for a comminuted humeral fracture. Would self-funded shockwave therapy or ultrasound bone healing treatment be helpful? What methods can assist in the ...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
Both treatment methods you mentioned have been attempted and may be helpful, but they are not 100% successful. In case of non-healing, it is still necessary to consider undergoing bone grafting surgery.[Read More] Options for Non-Surgical Healing of Humeral Fractures: Shockwave and Ultrasound Therapy
Concerns After Dog Accident: Impact on Leg Fracture Recovery
Two weeks after a tibial fracture, the wound site was stepped on by a dog? My mother is 50 years old. Half a month ago, she fell and fractured one of the larger bones in her right calf and one of the smaller bones near her ankle (likely the tibia and fibula). She has undergone su...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
1. It is normal to experience pain at the surgical site shortly after the procedure. 2. Displacement is only likely if there was significant force applied. If you are concerned, you can visit the hospital for an X-ray to confirm.[Read More] Concerns After Dog Accident: Impact on Leg Fracture Recovery
Recovery from Tibial Plateau Fracture: Can You Return to Deep Water Activities?
Closed fracture of the left tibial plateau with displacement? I would like to inquire about a knee and lower leg fracture from a car accident that occurred about four years ago. Due to damage to the knee ligaments and meniscus, I have frequently experienced ligament inflammation ...
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Without information on the severity of the injury, it is impossible to determine whether recovery will occur, but it should not affect diving.[Read More] Recovery from Tibial Plateau Fracture: Can You Return to Deep Water Activities?
Chest Pain After Fall: Causes and Solutions for Recovery
When experiencing pain in the left chest during a fall, as well as pain while taking deep breaths, coughing, or blowing your nose, how can this be addressed? Hello, last Friday night I accidentally fell while walking, which caused pain in my left chest due to the impact with the ...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
A chest contusion without bleeding typically heals within two to three weeks. If you have any concerns, you can visit a hospital to get a chest X-ray to check for any rib issues.[Read More] Chest Pain After Fall: Causes and Solutions for Recovery
Understanding Complex Pelvic Fractures and Their Treatment Options
Pelvic crush fracture with right acetabular fracture? Dear Doctor, My husband is the patient who was involved in a car accident on January 28, 2022. The medical summary indicates that he sustained a comminuted fracture of the right acetabulum with mild displacement, as well as c...
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After a hip joint fracture, there is a possibility of developing arthritis many years later, which requires ongoing monitoring. As for bladder issues, it may be necessary to consult a urologist.[Read More] Understanding Complex Pelvic Fractures and Their Treatment Options
How Soon After Fifth Metatarsal Surgery Can You Walk Safely?
How long after a fifth metatarsal fracture surgery can a patient start walking? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about my surgery on February 10, during which a metal plate was inserted. I had a follow-up appointment on February 22, and my recovery is progressing well. My at...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
After surgery, the joints can be mobilized to prevent adhesions, but it is not necessary to bear weight on them. If the fracture has not yet healed, walking and applying weight may lead to displacement.[Read More] How Soon After Fifth Metatarsal Surgery Can You Walk Safely?
Dealing with Damp Casts: When to Replace or Dry Your Orthopedic Cast
Gypsum dampness Hello, doctor. It has been raining a lot lately. Although my ankle cast hasn't been exposed to the rain, it seems to be feeling sticky due to the high humidity. The bottom of my foot, which is covered by the cast, feels like it has been trapped for too long, ...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
If your cast is made of plaster of Paris, it may need to be redone. However, if it is made of resin material, you can simply use a hairdryer on a cool setting to dry it.[Read More] Dealing with Damp Casts: When to Replace or Dry Your Orthopedic Cast
Dealing with Damp Casts: Solutions for Moisture Issues in Orthopedics
Gypsum is damp? Hello, Doctor. It has been raining a lot lately. Although my ankle cast hasn't been exposed to the rain, it seems that due to the high humidity, the bottom of my foot enclosed in the cast feels sticky, almost like it's been trapped for too long. The skin...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
If your cast is made of plaster of Paris, it may need to be redone. If it is made of resin material, you can simply use a hairdryer on a cool setting to dry it.[Read More] Dealing with Damp Casts: Solutions for Moisture Issues in Orthopedics
Understanding Slow Healing in Fibula Fractures: Key Questions Answered
Questions about slow healing of fibula fractures? Hello Dr. Wang, I am currently working in Vietnam and unable to return to Taiwan due to the pandemic. I have some questions I would like to ask you regarding my condition, which is summarized as follows: On September 15, I sus...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
1. Slow recovery. 2. It will still heal. 3. The cast will be in place for about three months. 4. Just wait for it to heal. 5. No medication is needed.[Read More] Understanding Slow Healing in Fibula Fractures: Key Questions Answered
Painful Lump Near Ankle: Which Specialist Should You Consult?
You should see a dermatologist for a small hard lump that is painful when pressed? Hello Dr. Wang, I previously had a job that required prolonged standing and walking. One day, I experienced severe pain in the soles of my feet, feeling as if I was being stabbed with a knife wit...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
It could be plantar fasciitis, which often causes pain due to prolonged standing and pressure on the soles of the feet. You may want to consult an orthopedic specialist. In the meantime, you can try using insoles to reduce pressure, minimize standing time, and apply heat to allev...[Read More] Painful Lump Near Ankle: Which Specialist Should You Consult?
Understanding Patellar Fractures: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Surgery Insights
Patellar fracture Hello, Doctor! I had an unfortunate car accident in September this year that resulted in a patellar fracture. Initially, it was a hairline fracture, and the emergency physician applied a cast, stating that surgery was not necessary and that I should wait for the...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng reply Orthopedics
1. It is usually noticeable. 2. Approximately three months. 3. The knee joint should not be excessively flexed. 4. It typically does not occur. 5. It can also be left in place; it only needs to be removed if it interferes with the mobility of the knee joint.[Read More] Understanding Patellar Fractures: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Surgery Insights