Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Risks of Surgery and Recovery Tips
Is there any risk associated with surgery for a broken clavicle? I have a typical clavicle fracture. I smoke half a pack a day. I am considering surgery to heal faster, specifically inserting an intramedullary nail. However, are there any risks associated with this procedure? How...
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Mr. Lin: Any surgical procedure for fractures carries risks. Surgery for a clavicle fracture does not necessarily lead to faster bone healing; in fact, it may slow down healing due to damage to blood vessels. Surgery is only required if 1. there is compression of blood vessels or...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Risks of Surgery and Recovery Tips
Understanding Pain and Recovery After Upper Arm Surgery: Your Questions Answered
I have a right upper arm fracture, and the steel pin has not been removed for 2 years! Hello, Director: I have a fracture of the right humerus. It has been two years since my surgery, and I plan to have the metal screws removed after this summer. Will the removal be more painful ...
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Mr. Lin: Removing the steel plate will not be more painful than before. However, I recommend waiting until the clavicle fracture has healed before undergoing surgery to remove it. Once the clavicle has healed without surgery, it will not be more prone to fractures. For a clavicle...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Recovery After Upper Arm Surgery: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Clavicle fracture Hello Doctor: I am a patient from a car accident, currently suffering from an open fracture of the right clavicle along with brachial plexus injury, resulting in temporary loss of function in my right shoulder. I would like to ask you about my condition. My clav...
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Most clavicle fractures do not require surgery unless there is significant displacement at the fracture site. Since the bone needs to heal, the fracture ends must be aligned together; once stabilized, the bone will heal on its own. I believe the following conditions may warrant s...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding Pain and Recovery After Ankle Fracture and Dislocation
Questions regarding suspected fracture and dislocation of the left ankle? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask you about my husband. On November 9th, he suffered a fracture and dislocation of his left ankle while playing basketball. On November 10th, he underwent surgery for fixat...
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After orthopedic surgery and casting, there should generally not be significant pain. If there is severe pain, it may indicate issues such as wound infection or poor circulation (swelling). A wound infection can cause a damp sensation inside the cast due to secretions and comprom...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Recovery After Ankle Fracture and Dislocation
Understanding Wrist Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Wrist protrusion Hello Doctor: About a month ago, my mother (nearly fifty years old) suddenly developed a slight swelling on her left wrist. A few days ago, I noticed that pressing on it causes mild pain, and it has been growing larger. It is now approximately the size of a five-...
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Most tumors that appear as swelling on the left wrist are ganglion cysts, often caused by overuse of the wrist. Surgical excision or aspiration of the contents followed by corticosteroid injection can be performed, but if wrist overuse continues, recurrence may occur.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Preventing and Treating Jaw Dislocation in Stroke Patients
Jaw dislocation For stroke patients who experience habitual jaw dislocation due to an open mouth, treatment and prevention strategies may include: 1. **Physical Therapy**: Engaging in targeted exercises to strengthen the jaw muscles and improve coordination can help stabilize th...
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation can be categorized into acute, chronic, and habitual dislocations. In acute dislocation, the lower jaw suddenly gets stuck and cannot move when opening the mouth, often accompanied by an anterior open bite, making it impossible to close t...[Read More] Preventing and Treating Jaw Dislocation in Stroke Patients
Understanding ACL Injuries: Costs, Recovery, and Alternatives
Cruciate ligament I have knee pain now! If I need surgery, will it be very expensive (my family doesn't have much money)? How long will it take before I can get out of bed and walk (since it's during the school period)? If I don't have surgery, will it worsen (if I...
Dr. Ye Qingnian reply Orthopedics
In the case of a torn cruciate ligament, surgery is only necessary if there is knee instability. In the meantime, it is beneficial to perform exercises while lying on the bed with the legs straight, followed by leg raises to strengthen the muscles, which helps improve the stabili...[Read More] Understanding ACL Injuries: Costs, Recovery, and Alternatives
Understanding Right Hand De Quervain's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Right hand carpal tunnel syndrome The symptoms of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger. Patients may also experience weakness in the hand and difficulty in gripping object...
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Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness in the second, third, and fourth fingers, often due to prolonged hand weakness, wrist fractures, or diabetes. However, it is important to check for cervical spine issues, as bone spurs can compress nerves and lead to hand numbness. Severe ca...[Read More] Understanding Right Hand De Quervain's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Understanding Treatment Options for Knee Cyst Surgery and Recovery
Surgical issues related to the cystic swelling behind the knee joint? Hello Doctor: My father has a lump the size of a small egg behind his right knee, which sometimes causes pain in his right heel. I would like to ask: 1. What is the recommended medical approach? 2. If surgery i...
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A cyst located behind the knee is called a Baker's cyst, which is caused by degeneration of the knee joint. It is a benign tumor, and if it affects mobility, surgical intervention may be necessary. This procedure can typically be performed in general hospitals, such as those...[Read More] Understanding Treatment Options for Knee Cyst Surgery and Recovery
Understanding Ankle Joint Stiffness: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
Inability to move the ankle joint? The ankle joint is unable to move normally, causing significant discomfort while walking. When squatting, the joint does not move as it should, and it feels as if the ankle joint is fused with the tibia, almost as if there is no joint at all. I ...
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Limited ankle joint mobility can lead to an inability to squat, primarily due to tightness in the Achilles tendon, which prevents dorsiflexion of the ankle. It is advisable to start with rehabilitation exercises.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Joint Stiffness: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
Postpartum Joint Pain: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Joint pain Hello Dr. Yeh, I recently gave birth three months ago. I breastfed for the first two months, and since giving birth, I have frequently experienced wrist pain. This past month, I've also been experiencing knee pain (it feels like cramps when I bend and then straigh...
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After childbirth, frequently holding the baby can lead to wrist pain and thumb movement pain, which is caused by tendonitis. It is recommended to rest more, hold the baby less, and take pain relievers. If there is no improvement, local injections are advised.[Read More] Postpartum Joint Pain: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Wrist, Elbow, and Finger Pain: Causes and Solutions
10 fingers / wrist / elbow Dear Dr. Yeh, My left wrist, elbow, and fingers hurt all the time when I cook, crochet, knit, write letters, or clean the house. I always used cold water to wash my hands when I was in Taiwan. I wonder if it is arthritis or osteoporosis! I’m married an...
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Pain in the left wrist, elbow, and fingers during work in middle-aged women with multiple joint pain should raise suspicion for rheumatoid arthritis. The primary symptoms include symmetrical involvement of both hands, swelling and pain in the distal finger joints, and stiffness. ...[Read More] Understanding Wrist, Elbow, and Finger Pain: Causes and Solutions
How to Handle Chicken Breastbone Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
How to handle chicken breast bones? How should a chicken breast bone be handled? Should I seek medical attention?
Dr. Ye Qingnian reply Orthopedics
Generally, it is not addressed unless the compression deformation is severe enough to affect cardiac and pulmonary function, at which point treatment is necessary.[Read More] How to Handle Chicken Breastbone Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
Should I Remove Screws After Ligament Displacement Surgery?
Ligament displacement Hello: Two years ago, I suffered a fracture in my left wrist due to a car accident. It healed after two months, but later, a doctor diagnosed a ligament displacement that required surgery to insert screws for stabilization. Currently, I often experience sore...
Dr. Ye Qingnian reply Orthopedics
X-ray examination of screws implanted during surgery is necessary to determine if they are protruding and affecting joint movement; if not, they do not need to be removed.[Read More] Should I Remove Screws After Ligament Displacement Surgery?
Understanding Thumb Deformity: Non-Surgical Correction Options
Thumb abduction orthosis Hello, doctor: Although hallux valgus can be corrected through orthopedic surgery, I am concerned because not only is my big toe deviated, but my big toe and second toe are also deformed. I am worried about the risk of postoperative walking difficulties. ...
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Hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions, is currently treated primarily through surgical intervention, as there are no braces available that can effectively correct the condition. Additionally, the second toe has also become deformed, which may be due to prolonged wearing of poi...[Read More] Understanding Thumb Deformity: Non-Surgical Correction Options
Understanding Calf Muscle Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Calf muscle soreness? Hello Doctor: My mother is 54 years old and has been experiencing muscle soreness in her calves for the past month or two. She walks normally, but experiences significant pain when going up and down stairs or squatting. There is no joint pain. What could be ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian reply Orthopedics
Experiencing pain while going up and down stairs, especially when descending, is more pronounced in the knees as they bear greater weight. For a 54-year-old woman, the most likely conditions are osteoarthritis or chondromalacia patellae. It is advisable to consult an orthopedic c...[Read More] Understanding Calf Muscle Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Post-ACL Surgery: Key Concerns and Recovery Tips for Patients
Post-operative issues related to cruciate ligament surgery? Hello, doctor. In mid-December, I injured my left knee while playing basketball. After some time for swelling to subside, it was determined that I had damage to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and a complete tear of...
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If you have undergone anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, you should consult your orthopedic surgeon regarding rehabilitation and care, as they are most familiar with your injury and surgical details.[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Key Concerns and Recovery Tips for Patients
Understanding Shoulder Dislocation and Recovery: Your Questions Answered
I have been troubled by a long-standing question about "dislocation." Can you help me clarify it? Thank you! Hello Dr. Yeh: I apologize for bothering you, but I have two questions I would like to ask. Thank you! First question: I injured my right hand while playing ba...
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Left forearm fracture, currently still has poor rotation. Further X-ray examination is needed to provide detailed recommendations. When the left arm is raised, it dislocates and can be easily reduced. I believe it is not a dislocation, but rather a slight displacement. Since the ...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Dislocation and Recovery: Your Questions Answered
Understanding Knee Pain After Arthroscopy: Risks and Recovery
Hello? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I had arthroscopy six months ago, during which the doctor repaired my meniscus. He mentioned that my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) was slightly injured but did not address it. Now, I experience some pain in the front of my knee when going down stairs, an...
Dr. Ye Qingnian reply Orthopedics
Arthroscopy involves minimal incisions and generally does not have a significant impact on the joint. When the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is damaged, rehabilitation is crucial. It is essential to strengthen the thigh muscles during rehabilitation, as strong thigh muscles ca...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain After Arthroscopy: Risks and Recovery
Recovery Timeline for Dislocated Toe After Car Accident: What to Expect
Toe dislocation due to a car accident? I would like to ask about my condition after a car accident on January 30th, where I dislocated the second joint of my left big toe and sustained a laceration on the second toe with dislocations at the second and third joints. After reductio...
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If a finger joint is immobilized for more than three weeks, rehabilitation becomes more difficult. Therefore, finger exercises should begin after three weeks. More intense activities should ideally wait for at least six months before gradually increasing the level of activity.[Read More] Recovery Timeline for Dislocated Toe After Car Accident: What to Expect