Dr. Ye Qingnian reply Orthopedics Question - Page 6

Hip joint dislocation Is it possible to reduce a dislocated hip joint using traction? The dislocation has been present for some time (duration uncertain), and the patient has been completely paralyzed and unconscious for about two years. Are there any other treatment methods avai...

Pain extending from the left thigh to the foot? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a recent issue. I often feel pain in my left leg when sitting down, but if I only sit on my right buttock, I do not experience any pain. What could this symptom indicate? Thank you! ^^

Knee stability Hello, Director Yeh: I have a few questions regarding my previous left calf fracture. I used crutches for eight months, which resulted in severe atrophy of my quadriceps. 1. I remember during my follow-up X-ray, the doctor mentioned that my tibia and the adjacent...

Calf pain Hello Doctor: My mother-in-law (76 years old) often wakes up at night due to calf pain, which disappears after she gets up, but returns when she lies down again. During the day, she does not feel any pain. Could you please tell me what this might be? Are there any metho...

Coccydynia After falling down the stairs, I went to see a doctor 3.4 months later, and recently I have been applying anti-inflammatory medication topically for the past week. Is this effective? Will waiting 3.4 months to see a doctor lead to any long-term complications?

Elbow dislocation from a car accident? On November 20, 2006, I was involved in a car accident and was admitted to Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's Department of Trauma Surgery. On November 21, I had a dislocated elbow that was reduced without surgery and was placed i...

Inability to bend the knee? Hello Dr. Yeh, I am currently in the United States. A month and a half ago, I injured my left knee while playing basketball. I went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor said there were no issues with the bones, only that the knee ligaments wer...

How to increase height? I am only 163 cm tall and I really want to grow taller. I wonder if doctors have any suggestions or if there are any resources that could help me. I just want to reach 170 cm.

Could you please provide more details about the elbow flexion surgery? Hello, Doctor. I had an open fracture of my right elbow during childhood, which resulted in a misalignment and a noticeable curvature of over twenty degrees. Although the grip function of my right arm is intac...

There is some numbness from the left hand to the left foot? Hello, doctor. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, while I was out with my classmates, someone rushed over and lifted my hands and feet, and I was unable to stop it, resulting in me being thrown onto the grass. When I got up...

Sciatica Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask about sciatica. A relative of mine recently went to the hospital, and it seems they were diagnosed with sciatica. Could you please tell me what causes sciatica? Additionally, how can patients prevent th...

De Quervain's tenosynovitis Hello Dr. Yeh: About three to four months ago, I experienced pain in the inner joint of my right wrist. Actions like writing with a pen or using scissors exacerbated the pain. Initially, I applied anti-inflammatory ointment continuously, but later...

Regarding bone growth stimulators? Hello, doctor. I have an elderly family member who is nearly 80 years old and has been suffering from osteoporosis for a long time. I would like to know if the use of a bone anabolic agent, "Forteo," would significantly benefit their c...

Nursing Care for Zygomatic Bone Fractures After an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for a zygomatic bone fracture, the following nursing care and precautions should be taken: 1. **Pain Management**: Administer prescribed analgesics to manage pain effectively. Monitor ...

Regarding myositis? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I have been experiencing muscle soreness in my left arm. I asked older people, and they said it might be tendinitis. I haven't engaged in any intense exercise, and I primarily use my right hand for typing on the compu...

Shoulder dislocation Hello, my husband dislocated his shoulder about a month ago after falling and landing directly on it. He was immediately taken to the Veterans General Hospital and later received acupuncture treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Currentl...

Knee pain Hello Doctor: Last time I asked about osteoporosis, and you mentioned that at my age, it shouldn't be a concern. I understand that, but I still have a question. My right knee has never been injured, but recently I've been experiencing some pain while swimming....

Osteoporosis Hello, I am a patient who is allergic to seafood and shellfish. Over the past few years, I have been drinking coffee and tea frequently, almost replacing water, and during this time, I have felt some discomfort in my bones. It may also be due to my poor sitting postu...

Questions after a fracture? Hello Doctor, I had a scaphoid fracture last year, and after treatment, the fracture has healed. Currently, the range of motion in my wrist has mostly returned. The fracture was treated non-surgically, but I now feel that the triangular fibrocartilage ...

Minimally invasive fracture fixation system Hello Dr. Yeh, About three years ago, I fractured my right clavicle while playing basketball. Initially, I was only fitted with a figure-of-eight brace for stabilization. Due to not consistently wearing the brace during the early stage...