Understanding Post-ACL Reconstruction: Common Symptoms and Concerns
Rehabilitation after posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction? Hello Dr. Yang, About 8 years ago, I suffered a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) due to a car accident. Last year, I underwent ligament reconstruction surgery. The recovery after the surgery has been go...
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Dear Little Fish, you should know that most patients who have undergone knee surgery experience similar concerns regarding the unusual sensations after the procedure, which are not considered abnormal changes, so please do not worry. Generally, artificial ligaments have a lifespa...[Read More] Understanding Post-ACL Reconstruction: Common Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Knee Bone Spurs: Treatment Options and Care
Bone spurs on the knee? Hello! I would like to ask for your help. My mother has had bone spurs on both knees for over five years, and I can see that her mobility is becoming increasingly difficult. It’s hard to watch. Today, she went to see a doctor and had an X-ray taken. The do...
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Dear Helen, the success rate of knee joint replacement surgery is greater than 95%, which is a milestone in modern medical science. What do you think? As for which hospital is better, I suggest you take some time to inquire further. There are indeed many important considerations ...[Read More] Understanding Knee Bone Spurs: Treatment Options and Care
How to Promote Bone Growth After Shoulder Fracture Surgery?
How to supplement if there is no growth? My mother is 64 years old. In November 2003, she had a car accident that resulted in a shoulder fracture. She underwent two surgeries in June and October of 2004, and she also had a joint replacement. She has had multiple follow-up appoint...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear Xiao Liao, I believe your mother's shoulder bone fracture refers to the humerus. If it is replaced with a hemiarthroplasty, then it is unrelated to the bone healing. Generally, there may be some limitations in the range of motion with a hemiarthroplasty, so what are you...[Read More] How to Promote Bone Growth After Shoulder Fracture Surgery?
Understanding Complications and Recovery After Femur Fracture Surgery
I would like to inquire about issues related to the steel plate used for femoral fractures? I apologize for the inconvenience. I suffered an open fracture of the left femur due to a car accident and currently have a steel plate implanted for treatment. I would like to ask if ther...
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I'm sorry[Read More] Understanding Complications and Recovery After Femur Fracture Surgery
Managing Post-Surgery Pain: Insights on Spine and Knee Issues
Spine and Knee Dear Doctor, Last month, I underwent surgery to remove the fixation device from my twelfth thoracic vertebra. However, even after about a month, the wound area is still very painful, especially when I bend my back even slightly; the pain becomes unbearable. I have...
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Dear Xiaofan, after removing the thoracic spine brace, it may take at least one to two months to feel comfortable. During this period, aside from pain medication, there aren't many effective methods available. The issue with the patella is quite troublesome; a two-centimeter...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Pain: Insights on Spine and Knee Issues
Rehabilitation Challenges for Elderly Patients After Fractures at Age 80
Rehabilitation Issues After Fractures in Elderly Patients (Age 80 and Above) 1. For an elderly person (80 years old) who fractured a bone and is still experiencing pain in the muscles to the point of being unable to sleep, it is advisable to consult an orthopedic specialist. Sinc...
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Please visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic. Thank you![Read More] Rehabilitation Challenges for Elderly Patients After Fractures at Age 80
Understanding Hip Dislocation After a Car Accident: Symptoms and Concerns
Dislocation Earlier this year, I was in a car accident and dislocated my femur at the hip joint. The doctor at the hospital said that the dislocation was due to the impact on my right knee. I have been seeing an orthopedic specialist for the past two months. Currently, I am exper...
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Muscle weakness after a dislocation is a normal phenomenon and must be addressed with active rehabilitation to recover.[Read More] Understanding Hip Dislocation After a Car Accident: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Jaw Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions for TMJ Issues
Jaw joint issues? I have pain in my right jaw joint (the joint near my right ear that moves when I open and close my mouth), but I haven't had any injuries or impacts. What could be causing this pain? When I eat, I don't feel any pain while biting, but sometimes when I ...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear Xiao Kui, this is a temporomandibular joint issue. Generally, temporomandibular joint pain is closely related to occlusion, so your treatment plan should also include correction of occlusion and an assessment of whether dental treatment is necessary. In this regard, oral and...[Read More] Understanding Jaw Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions for TMJ Issues
Understanding Coccyx and Pelvic Issues: A Guide to Sciatica Relief
Coccygeal and pelvic issues? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from symptoms similar to sciatica, often experiencing soreness that extends from my buttocks down through my entire leg to my ankle. Additionally, the joints in my feet (ankles, knees, and hip joints) also feel sore...
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Dear Candace, I have read your description three times and I’m sorry, but I still cannot understand the issue you are describing. Is it pelvic instability? Are the ligaments too lax? Based on your symptom description, I can't even determine if it is sciatica, let alone these...[Read More] Understanding Coccyx and Pelvic Issues: A Guide to Sciatica Relief
Understanding Back Pain and Breathing Difficulties in Older Adults
Back pain, inability to lift heavy objects, and difficulty breathing? Hello Director Yang, I have a question to ask. My mother is about 60 years old. About a month and a half ago, she started experiencing back pain due to work-related factors, which prevents her from lifting heav...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
There are many causes of back pain, and I hope you can visit an orthopedic clinic for further examination to determine the underlying cause.[Read More] Understanding Back Pain and Breathing Difficulties in Older Adults
Pros and Cons of Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know
Advantages and Disadvantages of Spinal Surgery Hello Dr. Yang, my mother (60 years old) has been experiencing pain in her lower body after walking for a short period over the past couple of years. After X-ray and MRI examinations, the results showed dislocation of the joints at l...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
There are no artificial joints for the lumbar spine; only internal fixation with screws, decompression surgery, or discectomy. The success rate of these surgeries is closely related to the accuracy of the physician's assessment and the completeness of the decompression proce...[Read More] Pros and Cons of Spine Surgery: What You Need to Know
Understanding Elbow Fractures: Healing, Surgery, and Rehabilitation
Help! Hello, I have had an elbow fracture for over two months, and I have been in a cast for seven weeks. The doctor said I need to remove the metal screws, but the olecranon fracture has not yet healed. Is it advisable to remove the screws? The doctor mentioned that since the ol...
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Your situation is quite complex. Generally, metal screws are not removed before a fracture has fully healed. The doctor's statement seems a bit unusual. I suggest you seek a second opinion; there may be different perspectives on your case.[Read More] Understanding Elbow Fractures: Healing, Surgery, and Rehabilitation
Understanding Jaw Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Jaw joint pain? I have been experiencing pain in my right jaw joint (the joint near my right ear that moves when I open and close my mouth) for the past few days. I haven't had any injuries or impacts. What could be causing this pain? I can't chew on the right side with...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
This issue with the temporomandibular joint may be due to tendonitis or could be caused by malocclusion. It is recommended that you consult a dentist.[Read More] Understanding Jaw Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Bow Legs: Surgery Impact on Height and Recovery
bow legs Doctor, my leg gap is 4 to 5 cm. If I consider surgery, will my height increase or decrease? Can both legs be operated on at the same time? Please provide an answer, thanks.
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear orthopedic surgeon, when assessing bow legs, the gap between the legs is not the standard for determining whether surgery is necessary. I recommend finding a reputable hospital for a thorough X-ray examination. Generally, the surgical procedure for bow legs is high tibial os...[Read More] Understanding Bow Legs: Surgery Impact on Height and Recovery
Understanding Foot and Back Pain: Possible Connections and Conditions
excuse me? Hello, Doctor. Four months ago, one of my toes was red and swollen, and it hurt when I walked. Now, after resting for many days and walking very little, that toe is still swollen, but it doesn't hurt anymore. Additionally, my lower back hurts when I stand up after...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
This is not related to lower back pain, to be honest. A virtual consultation cannot provide a definitive diagnosis; I recommend that you see an orthopedic specialist directly.[Read More] Understanding Foot and Back Pain: Possible Connections and Conditions
Post-Surgery Hip Pain: Insights for SLE Patients After Hip Replacement
Postoperative pain Hello Dr. Yang: I am a patient with SLE and have undergone a partial hip replacement due to avascular necrosis of the right hip joint. I had the surgery in mid-November last year, and it has been three months since then. My recovery has been relatively good, bu...
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Dear Xiao-Wen, it is normal to still experience some pain three months after undergoing a partial hip arthroplasty. It is also common to observe a delay in movement, which is related to the characteristics of the partial hip prosthesis. This is not abnormal, so please do not worr...[Read More] Post-Surgery Hip Pain: Insights for SLE Patients After Hip Replacement
Understanding the Risks and Complications of Bone Cement Surgery
What are the complications of bone cement? Dear Doctor, my grandmother recently underwent a vertebroplasty procedure. Here is a detailed account of the events: On January 14, 2005, an X-ray was taken during an outpatient visit, and the doctor indicated that the ninth vertebra was...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear Mr. Chen, Regarding your question, I have thought about it for a long time and I am not sure how to respond. 1. The risk of cement leakage during vertebroplasty is not low, with foreign statistics indicating a range of approximately 2-10%. Most cases of leakage do not pre...[Read More] Understanding the Risks and Complications of Bone Cement Surgery
Understanding Limb Lengthening Surgery: Key Questions and Insights
Bone lengthening surgery Hello Dr. Yang, When I was younger, I sustained an injury that resulted in a leg length discrepancy of approximately 4-5 cm. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. Is this surgery covered by health insurance? 2. How long is the rehabilitation p...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear Hendry, the limb lengthening surgery requires a significant amount of time (approximately six to twelve months to complete) and a lot of manpower (you will need to take care of your apparatus daily). It is covered by health insurance, but I still suggest you think it over. T...[Read More] Understanding Limb Lengthening Surgery: Key Questions and Insights
Do You Need Surgery for a Benign Wrist Bone Tumor?
A ganglion cyst in the wrist requires surgical intervention? I have a ganglion cyst on my wrist. Is it benign, and do I need surgery? Will the surgery help, and do I need to supplement my bones afterward?
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear Mingdao, your question is unclear, making it difficult to provide an answer. There are many types of tumors that can occur in the wrist; are you sure it is a bone tumor? The most common wrist tumor is a ganglion cyst, which is unrelated to a bone tumor. Surgery is not necess...[Read More] Do You Need Surgery for a Benign Wrist Bone Tumor?
Understanding Spinal Issues in Seniors: Bone Spurs vs. Degeneration
Issues Related to the Spine in the Elderly Hello Doctor: I would like to ask how to determine whether my father (approximately 90 years old) has bone spurs or degenerative changes in the vertebrae. What are the differences in symptoms? (He has already had imaging done, but differ...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan reply Orthopedics
Dear Terry: The issue is not with bone spurs or spinal degeneration, but rather with what expectations you have for the spine of a ninety-year-old man. Aside from medication, there are certainly many other methods, but can he tolerate them? Minimally invasive surgery and vertebro...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Issues in Seniors: Bone Spurs vs. Degeneration