Dr. Xie Hongjia reply Orthopedics Question - Page 2

How to choose a knee brace after an injury from a car accident? About three years ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident when I collided with a car door that was opened while parked. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where I underwent surgery for a left knee meniscu...

Do not return to the original hospital for the steel nail removal surgery? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: I had a car accident in mainland China in 2013 that resulted in fractures in both legs. Now I want to undergo surgery to remove the metal screws in Taiwan. Is this feasi...

Does an occlusive fracture require two surgeries? Hello Doctor: A 70-year-old grandmother accidentally hit a car door while riding a motorcycle on September 5, resulting in a fracture of the lower leg, but it is not an open wound. Could you explain why the doctor recommended exte...

Right tibial plateau fracture (right knee joint can only move from 0 to 60 degrees) Hello, last year I was hit by a lady on a motorcycle while out with my boyfriend. The lady suffered a fracture of the right tibial plateau. I would like to ask if the diagnosis certificate she rec...

Wrist fracture I would like to ask if the cast on my fractured right wrist must remain until it fully heals. I've been in a cast for a month since the car accident, and my right elbow cannot move, which is quite uncomfortable. I can already hold my phone and some objects wit...

Inability to fully extend the elbow joint? Actually, this issue is not about me; I want to understand if my mother's condition can be treated. Here’s the situation: I heard my mom say that when she was pregnant with my sister, she fell and fractured her right wrist, which re...

After the cast is removed from the wrist, there may be pain in the joint when bending and applying force? A little over a month ago, I had a car accident that resulted in a dislocation and fracture of the bones in my left wrist. After being in a cast for more than a month, I had ...

Symptoms of sciatica? Hello, doctor. In the past, I occasionally experienced pain in my right lower back and hip, but my leg was not painful. It wasn't affected by sitting or lying down, and it would resolve in a day or two. This type of pain occurred about every two to thre...

The wrist cannot bend? Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident in August of the year before last, and I have pain in the wrist area between my left index finger and thumb. It hurts when I support weight and I can't bend it upwards. I have previously tried acupuncture and tui ...

Multiple chondromas Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I was diagnosed with multiple osteochondromas, but there is no family history of this condition. I am currently preparing to study abroad, and this issue affects my daily life, especially since I won't be at home and need ...

Chronic back pain? Chronic back pain (especially in the upper back) is present, often accompanied by cracking sounds. A series of cracking noises occurs with any backward compression movement, and sometimes even breathing produces these sounds. After the cracking noises, there is...

Humeral fracture I have a fracture in my left humerus, and the orthopedic doctor at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital advised me to use a triangular sling for six weeks. However, I am still experiencing significant pain from the injury, and I also feel pain when moving my left thumb....

Shoulder strap repair Hello Doctor, Thank you for answering my previous question! I would like to ask about my mother, who has just undergone surgery. She has been in severe pain throughout the night and is relying on pain medication for relief. Is it common for orthopedic pati...

Hand pinched? If you have pinched your finger and are experiencing bruising, and currently cannot bend or straighten it, it is uncertain whether there is a fracture. How can you assess the situation, or should you go directly to an orthopedic doctor for evaluation?

Postoperative issues following spinal surgery? I would like to ask, I previously had surgery on the fourth or fifth lumbar vertebra in my lower back, and it has been about two years since the surgery. Today, while mopping the floor at home, I accidentally slipped and felt a pain ...

Shoulder pain Hello Dr. Hsieh: I frequently participate in Tzu Chi activities and am a certified Tzu Cheng team member. Recently, I have been experiencing abnormal sounds and pain in my right shoulder and right arm when moving. At night, when I turn to my left side while sleeping...

Shoulder strap repair Hello, my mother has a torn shoulder ligament and needs repair. How long does she need to stay in the hospital for this surgery? What post-operative care is required? Will arthroscopy be necessary? How long does the surgery take? Thank you!

Calf lump Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a previous car accident where my calf was forcefully impacted. It has now healed, but there is a bump in the area that was hit, and it is painful when pressed. Should I go to an orthopedic specialist for an X-ray?

Fracture of the finger joints in the right hand? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident on September 24, resulting in a fracture of the finger joint in my right hand, and I underwent surgery on October 5. I would like to ask how long it will take for the wound to heal after the meta...

Questions regarding limb lengthening surgery? I would like to inquire about the cost of limb lengthening surgery due to my short stature, and whether your hospital or other hospitals offer this service. Thank you, doctor!