Dr. Xu Yongnan reply Rehabilitation Question - Page 2

Ankle sprain with swelling? Hello, I injured myself on Tuesday and re-twisted an old injury on the outer side of my ankle. Today, after an ultrasound examination, the doctor indicated that I need to have the fluid drained. May I ask: 1. What does "fluid" mean? Why is it...

Is rehabilitation necessary for an ankle fracture? Hello doctor, I fractured both of my legs on December 29th. On the 30th, I underwent surgery for a displaced fracture of the right ankle and a fracture of both the medial and lateral malleolus of the left ankle. I started walking...

Joint pain? Since February 23rd (Tuesday), I have noticed a sharp pain in the front of my right knee when bending it in the morning. Applying a hot compress or using a patch provides some relief, but after a while, the sharp pain returns when bending. What could be the possible i...

About fingers? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my little finger, which often cannot straighten and feels weak. This condition worsens in cold weather, but there is no pain. What can I do to resolve this issue?

The entire left foot is experiencing soreness, numbness, and weakness? Hello, doctor. Last week, I felt a strain in my lower back while lifting heavy objects (it felt like muscle sliding), and the next day, I started experiencing extreme soreness in my left buttock. The pain exte...

Playing basketball while eating carrots? I'm sorry to bother you. About a year ago, while playing basketball, my thumb was hit by the ball. At that time, I only applied ice, and after a few days, the pain went away. However, since that incident, every time I bend my thumb, i...

Femoral fracture I was in a car accident on February 9th at 11 PM, and I underwent surgery the next day, February 10th, around 3 PM. I have a closed fracture of my right femur. It has been a week since the surgery, and I have noticed that my left and right knees are misaligned by...

Pain in the left heel? Hello, doctor. I have a question: my left heel hurts when pressure is applied, and it is more painful to stand on my left heel compared to my right heel. I also experience pain when wearing tight shoes. Generally, I feel fine when I get up and walk, but I n...

The right foot continues to feel uncomfortable? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing soreness and discomfort in my right foot for a month. About a month ago, I fell while playing basketball and scraped my knee, which bled. I sought medical attention a week later, and the docto...

Postoperative issues following posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear repair? Hello Doctor, I had a torn posterior cruciate ligament and underwent surgery. It has now been four weeks since the operation. I had an autograft ligament transplant, and the doctor said that I still can...

Frequent sharp pain in the left buttock? Hello Dr. Chen: I would like to inquire... It has been a while since I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain in my left buttock. Occasionally, it becomes more severe, especially during squatting or any movements that require exertion fr...

Pain in the soles of the feet and finger joints? I have been experiencing pain in the middle of my foot while walking, which worsens the longer I walk. Additionally, my finger joints occasionally feel sharp pain and soreness during work. How can I address these issues?

Sports Injury: Tendinitis Hello, doctor. I have a regular habit of jogging and am currently preparing for a marathon. Due to overtraining and insufficient stretching, I developed tendonitis extending from the inner side of my knee to the popliteal fossa. I have seen a rehabilitat...

Patellar chondromalacia A few months ago, I was diagnosed with patellar chondromalacia. In addition to experiencing knee pain while walking, I also feel pain while sitting, and I often wake up at night due to the pain or find it difficult to sleep. I have undergone an ultrasound,...

Pain and numbness near the shoulder in the left arm? Hello doctor, today I suddenly experienced sharp pain and numbness near my shoulder on my arm. It's hard to describe the sensation, but the pain is so intense that it makes me want to cry, causing my body to lean to the le...

Tendinitis? Mommy's thumb? Hello Dr. Hsu, Recently, I experienced severe pain on the side of my thumb and wrist, and I went to the hospital for treatment. The doctor diagnosed me with De Quervain's tenosynovitis and I underwent several sessions of rehabilitation, but t...

Symptoms of herniated disc changes? Medical History: I have been experiencing lower back pain for over a year. Since the symptoms were not severe, I only recently sought treatment from a rehabilitation specialist. The physician diagnosed me with mild Herniated Intervertebral Disc...

How to rehabilitate lumbar foraminal stenosis? Hello Doctor, I recently underwent an MRI for my lumbar spine (L) and sacral spine (S). The results showed degenerative bulging of the intervertebral discs at L4-5 and L5-S1, causing narrowing of the neural foramina at both levels. C...

Are herniated discs and displaced discs the same? Recently, I sought medical attention due to numbness in my foot and was diagnosed with a herniated disc. I would like to ask: 1. What is the difference between a herniated disc and a displaced disc? 2. I heard that doing pull-up...

Tibial and metatarsal fractures and rehabilitation issues? I sustained a closed fracture of the right tibia and underwent surgical reduction in the hospital. Additionally, I have a fracture of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals in my right foot. It has been over three and a half months ...