Can I Run a Marathon After a Non-Displaced Fibula Fracture?
Non-displaced fibular fracture? Hello, I accidentally fell down the stairs on April 1st of this year, resulting in a non-displaced fracture of the left fibula. I had a cast for five weeks, which was removed on May 7th. The orthopedic doctor and physical therapist indicated that I...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: Given your age, the fracture should heal within three months. You should be able to participate in competitions after starting strength training, but it's important to maintain your muscle strength. Thank you![Read More] Can I Run a Marathon After a Non-Displaced Fibula Fracture?
Persistent Wrist Pain After Injury: Seeking Effective Treatment Options
Wrist issues Hello, doctor. I fell and landed on my right hand, resulting in a wrist injury. For the first three months, I visited an orthopedic clinic and a rehabilitation center, where the diagnosis was inflammation. After treatment, there was no improvement. I then went to Nat...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: First, it is important to determine the location of the fracture and the healing status. If it is a wrist bone fracture, the healing status and potential complications need to be carefully monitored. Thank you![Read More] Persistent Wrist Pain After Injury: Seeking Effective Treatment Options
Can You Massage a Fractured Bone? Understanding the Risks
Can a broken bone be manipulated? What happens if I keep pressing on the area where the bone is fractured? (After switching to a brace, I occasionally take it off to massage the uninjured area.) I didn't know where it was before, and pressing on it caused pain. I thought it ...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: As long as there is no severe pain, there should be no major issues. However, if there is severe pain, be cautious of possible fractures or dislocations. Thank you![Read More] Can You Massage a Fractured Bone? Understanding the Risks
Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Chronic low back pain Hello doctor, my height is 184 cm and I weigh 120 kg. I have been experiencing discomfort in my lower back for a long time, and I also feel discomfort in my back when I run. It seems like my center of gravity is slightly shifted backward. Previously, while p...
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Hello: Your weight is excessive, which puts significant pressure on your spine. You need to pay attention to the condition of your vertebrae. If you experience numbness in your legs, be aware of the possibility of spinal stenosis. It is recommended that you visit an orthopedic or...[Read More] Managing Chronic Lower Back Pain: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Recovery After Tibial Fracture: ACL Rehabilitation and Hardware Removal
Removal of intramedullary nail for tibial fracture and reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament? Hello, doctor: After a car accident, I had an intramedullary nail placed for a tibial fracture. Three months later, during a follow-up, it was discovered that I have a torn p...
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Hello: The presence of intramedullary nails in the tibia can indeed affect anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. I recommend removing the metal pins after the fracture has healed before addressing the ACL issue. For ACL reconstruction, you may consult an orthopedic sur...[Read More] Recovery After Tibial Fracture: ACL Rehabilitation and Hardware Removal
Recovery After Tibia Fracture: ACL Rehabilitation and Hardware Removal
Removal of intramedullary nail for tibial fracture and reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament? Hello, Doctor: After a car accident, I had an intramedullary nail placed for a tibial fracture. Three months later, during a follow-up visit, it was discovered that I have a ...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: The presence of intramedullary nails in the tibia can indeed affect anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. I recommend removing the metal pins after the fracture has healed before addressing the ACL issue. For ACL reconstruction, you may consult an orthopedic sur...[Read More] Recovery After Tibia Fracture: ACL Rehabilitation and Hardware Removal
Understanding Bone Cement Injections for Spinal Compression Fractures
Bone marrow injection Hello Doctor: My mother has had sciatica for some time. On Monday, while riding her scooter to the market, she was suddenly knocked down by a person running out, who fell on her along with their vehicle. She was in so much pain that she couldn't get up....
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Hello: Vertebral body fracture augmentation is one of the methods that can be considered for elderly patients with osteoporosis who have a poor expected fracture healing rate or severe symptoms. The benefit is that it is very effective for symptom relief. However, if the patient ...[Read More] Understanding Bone Cement Injections for Spinal Compression Fractures
Understanding Medial Collateral Ligament Tears: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear? Hello, Dr. Wang. I sustained an injury while exercising a month ago. I went to see a doctor who only performed an X-ray and did not conduct an MRI. The doctor pressed on my foot and indicated that I had a medial collateral ligament (MCL) tea...
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Hello: If a ligament injury or strain is not severe enough to affect stability, surgery may not be necessary. However, knee ligament injuries can often impact recovery for several months to half a year, and monitoring the recovery process is essential. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Medial Collateral Ligament Tears: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Recovery Timeline for Wrist Dislocation: Sports and Rehabilitation Insights
Could you please provide information regarding rehabilitation and exercise issues related to wrist radial and ulnar dislocation? Hello, doctor. I have a left distal radioulnar dislocation with associated ligament rupture (joint injury). I had a bone screw placed and underwent ten...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: After surgery, the rehabilitation and recovery status can generally return to a level of activity similar to before. Weight training can typically be resumed after two to three months, unless there is a re-injury, which is generally unlikely. However, it is important to di...[Read More] Recovery Timeline for Wrist Dislocation: Sports and Rehabilitation Insights
Persistent Hand Pain After Basketball Injury: What to Do?
Pain during hand movement? Hello doctor, last Saturday while playing basketball, I jumped and landed on someone else's foot, causing both of my hands to hit the ground. I went to see a doctor who only gave me an injection and didn't say much. Although the pain isn'...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: If the severe pain persists for more than a week, you should return for further examination. Thank you.[Read More] Persistent Hand Pain After Basketball Injury: What to Do?
Knee Injury from Collision: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment
Knee contusion? Yesterday, I collided with someone else's knee on the inner side while playing basketball. There is no noticeable swelling at this point. However, I can only bend my knee to a certain angle when walking, and touching that area causes severe pain. I'm not...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: An examination of the knee joint stability and the areas of pain at the hospital is necessary for diagnosis. Thank you![Read More] Knee Injury from Collision: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment
Understanding Thumb Fracture and Dislocation Recovery: Is It Normal?
Thumb fracture dislocation with pin fixation? Hello doctor, about a week ago I had an accident while riding a bike in the fields and dislocated and fractured my thumb. I had surgery on the same day and was hospitalized. They inserted two metal pins and applied a cast. Now, a week...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: To assess your X-ray and fracture condition, it is not possible to provide recommendations based solely on symptom descriptions. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Thumb Fracture and Dislocation Recovery: Is It Normal?
Managing Swelling After ACL Injury: Recovery Tips and Insights
Fracture of the patella after a car accident, with swelling of the knee? Hello doctor, I believe my right knee has a torn anterior cruciate ligament due to a car accident. I am actively undergoing rehabilitation, but my knee has recently shown significant swelling, and it feels s...
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Hello: After a cruciate ligament injury, swelling usually subsides within a month. The need for a cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery depends on the degree of instability; severe cases may require it. Initially, it is important to restore normal range of motion to facilitate...[Read More] Managing Swelling After ACL Injury: Recovery Tips and Insights
Struggling with Sitting and Limping: Seeking Solutions for Back Pain
Inability to sit for long periods (cannot sit for more than 30 minutes) and sudden onset of a limp while walking? Hello Dr. Wang, I suddenly find myself unable to sit for long periods (not able to sit for more than 30 minutes). I first went to an orthopedic clinic and had an X-...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: There are many reasons for being unable to sit for long periods, including poor posture, weak back muscles, and spinal disorders. Additionally, sudden limping and inward bowing of the right knee may occur, but there is no indication of pain. If there are also symptoms of k...[Read More] Struggling with Sitting and Limping: Seeking Solutions for Back Pain
Understanding Knee Pain: Possible Ligament Injuries After Impact
Knee pain Yesterday, I collided with someone else's knee on the inner side while playing basketball. There is no noticeable swelling at this point. However, I can only bend my knee to a certain angle when walking, and touching that area causes severe pain. I'm not sure ...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: If there is still no swelling in the knee joint after one day, the chances of an internal injury are reduced. However, if there is severe pain upon local pressure, it is important to pay attention to potential ligament issues. In fact, the difference in injury is a matter ...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Possible Ligament Injuries After Impact
Understanding Clavicle Fracture Recovery: Post-Surgery Guidelines
Clavicle fracture Doctor, I had surgery on April 12 and had a follow-up appointment on April 18. The nurse said I could start doing arm lifting exercises and that I should lift my arm as high as I can. Is that correct? It's only been 6 days post-surgery, and I can lift my ar...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: As long as the clavicle fracture is non-displaced and well stabilized, activity training is possible, but weight-bearing should be avoided. Using a triangular sling mainly helps to reduce the load on the fracture site. For non-displaced fractures that are well stabilized, ...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fracture Recovery: Post-Surgery Guidelines
Understanding Left Side Lower Back Pain: Causes and Remedies
Pain in the left lower back may give the sensation of the ribs on that side sinking down or feeling empty? On the afternoon of April 16th, while walking, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my lower back. It feels empty on the left side of my waist, but the pain persists whether...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: Young people often experience lower back pain due to poor posture, frequent movement, or congenital structural issues of the spine. The treatment should be based on the underlying cause. It is recommended to first visit an orthopedic clinic to determine if there is a struc...[Read More] Understanding Left Side Lower Back Pain: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Ligament Calcification After Ankle Injury: Recovery Insights
Calcification after ligament tear Doctor, I had a dislocated fracture and a ligament tear in my left ankle last year. It didn't hurt at all until January of this year, when I started playing basketball again. In April of this year, I twisted my ankle again, and after an X-ra...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: After ligament, muscle, and soft tissue injuries, a small number of cases may develop calcification issues, which are not uncommon in clinical practice. However, significant long-term complications are rare except in the shoulder region. Repeated injuries can lead to ligam...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Calcification After Ankle Injury: Recovery Insights
Transformations in Skeletal Structure Due to Chiropractic Adjustments
Changes in skeletal structure caused by spinal manipulation? Hello Dr. Wang! I have been suffering from spinal issues for the past two years. I have seen all the orthopedic doctors in the southern region, but none have been able to help me. I had a fall, underwent spinal manipula...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: If there is no instability, severe deformity, nerve compression, or bone lesions in the spine, surgical intervention may not resolve your issues. Problems related to soft tissues (such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments) are often managed through rehabilitation. Strength t...[Read More] Transformations in Skeletal Structure Due to Chiropractic Adjustments
Understanding Knee Discomfort: Tips for Athletes and Active Individuals
Knee issues Hello Doctor: I usually have a habit of playing badminton. Ever since I played last Saturday, my right knee has been feeling a bit uncomfortable. There's almost no pain and no sound, but I feel some tightness and difficulty exerting force when going up and down s...
Dr. Wang Shouji reply Orthopedics
Hello: Based on your condition, it is likely caused by a muscle soft tissue hematoma. In the initial three days, you should apply ice packs, and after that, heat therapy can be gradually introduced to improve the situation. If discomfort persists after one week, you should visit ...[Read More] Understanding Knee Discomfort: Tips for Athletes and Active Individuals