Chronic Arm Pain: Seeking Solutions After Multiple Specialist Visits
Unexplained pain for 3 months. Consulted 4 doctors? Hello Dr. Cheng, In June, I experienced pain and tingling in my right arm while moving it side to side. I visited the orthopedic department at Yonghe Gengxin Hospital, where an X-ray showed no issues. I took pain relievers and ...
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Hello: In response to your inquiry, based on your description, it is possible that there is a soft tissue injury (muscle, tendon, or ligament). An ultrasound examination can be used for differential diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, appropriate treatment can be arranged. ...[Read More] Chronic Arm Pain: Seeking Solutions After Multiple Specialist Visits
Understanding Frozen Shoulder: Can It Be Fully Recovered?
Frozen shoulder Hello Dr. Cheng, I have been unable to lift or extend my left arm backward for several months. The doctor diagnosed it as frozen shoulder and advised me to undergo rehabilitation, but I haven't seen much improvement. Is there a chance for recovery from frozen...
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Hello: In response to your question, with appropriate treatment, the pain associated with frozen shoulder can improve, and joint mobility can progress, allowing daily activities to gradually return to normal. Therefore, it is important to have confidence and actively participate ...[Read More] Understanding Frozen Shoulder: Can It Be Fully Recovered?
Rehabilitation Strategies for Partial ACL Tears: What You Need to Know
Rehabilitation for Partial Tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Hello, Doctor. Two months ago, I partially tore my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a car accident (I found out through arthroscopy a month ago). The doctor said it was not serious and that I could recover...
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Hello: In response to your question, if there is a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) without joint instability, and the individual is not a professional athlete or dancer who frequently uses the knee joint, surgical treatment may not be necessary. Rehabilitatio...[Read More] Rehabilitation Strategies for Partial ACL Tears: What You Need to Know
Understanding Rib Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Rib pain Hello Dr. Cheng: 1. Thank you for answering my questions; I really appreciate it! 2. Background: I jumped four times with my right hand holding an umbrella to reach something in a tree. (I am 170 cm tall and weigh 80 kg.) 3. Symptoms: I have pain in the right ribs, spec...
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Hello: In response to your question, based on your description, it may be an intercostal muscle strain, but it is also important to consider the possibility of rib injury or fracture. The treatment principles include immobilization: you can use adhesive tape or bandages to assist...[Read More] Understanding Rib Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Should I Choose Surgery or Rehabilitation for My Shoulder Injury?
The issue of whether to perform surgery and the use of traction! Hello Doctor: I have a rotator cuff tear and a ligament tear in my right shoulder. Many doctors have suggested surgery, but I have insisted on rehabilitation for many years now. However, my symptoms have not improve...
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Hello: In response to your question, whether a rotator cuff tear is a complete rupture will determine different treatment options. Soft tissue ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to assess the severity of the condition. Shortwave therapy and heat applicatio...[Read More] Should I Choose Surgery or Rehabilitation for My Shoulder Injury?
Understanding Ankle Dislocation Recovery: Expert Insights and Treatment Tips
Chiropractors and Ankle Dislocations Three weeks ago, I slipped while jumping to receive a shuttlecock during badminton. Both sides of my ankle are slightly swollen, and I can feel a bit of bone protruding when I touch it. It seems to have rolled inward. When I went to change the...
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Hello, in response to your questions: 1. Since we do not know the ingredients of the topical medication, we cannot assess its efficacy. 2. Your condition has progressed to the chronic stage; applying heat can help improve blood circulation, but it should be based on the extent...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Dislocation Recovery: Expert Insights and Treatment Tips
Can You Play Sports After Partial ACL Tear? Rehab and Strength Tips
Regarding injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask about my knee injury. I sustained an injury while playing soccer, and after diagnosis and MRI examination, it was found that I have a partial tear of the ant...
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Hello: In response to your question, based on your description, you have a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). If there is no instability in the knee joint and you are not a professional athlete or dancer who frequently uses the knee, most individuals can meet t...[Read More] Can You Play Sports After Partial ACL Tear? Rehab and Strength Tips
Rehabilitation After Elbow Dislocation: Seeking Effective Recovery Strategies
Dislocation rehabilitation I dislocated my right elbow on March 16. After two weeks in a cast, I was able to remove it, but my joint movement is less than 90 degrees (while normal range is about 135 degrees). After a month of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation, I have hi...
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Hello: In response to your question, rehabilitation does require time, and the rate of progress depends on the severity of the condition and the intensity of the rehabilitation efforts, which can vary from person to person. If there are concerns about joint dislocation, it is adv...[Read More] Rehabilitation After Elbow Dislocation: Seeking Effective Recovery Strategies
Understanding Achilles Tendon Pain After Injury: Is Rehab Necessary?
Foot scalpel Recently, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a "rolled ankle" and also caused a fracture. The bone healed in a little over a month, but after the cast was removed, my foot is still swollen. The doctor said it will gradually reduce in swelling...
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Hello: If your ankle joint is still swollen and you are experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon, it is advisable to follow up with an outpatient clinic to monitor the progression of your condition. Based on your description, this is not simply joint stiffness following cast immo...[Read More] Understanding Achilles Tendon Pain After Injury: Is Rehab Necessary?
Effective Rehabilitation Techniques for Thigh Pain After Hip Surgery
Rehabilitation Methods for the Thigh Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident in mid-February and underwent a hip joint reconstruction surgery. The doctor informed me that no artificial joint was installed; only screws and plates were used. It has been over three months since the s...
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Hello: This issue was addressed by Dr. Hsu Chen-Jung from the Rehabilitation Department of Taipei Hospital on June 1, 2004. The response is as follows: Mr. Yulong, you have sustained a comminuted fracture of the hip joint due to a car accident and have undergone internal fixation...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Techniques for Thigh Pain After Hip Surgery
How Long After Pin Removal to Avoid Toe Joint Stiffness and Tendon Atrophy?
How long after the removal of screws should one wait to prevent permanent toe joint spasms and tendon atrophy? Hello, Dr. Cheng! I sustained fractures in the distal phalanx of the third toe and the proximal phalanx of the fourth toe on my left foot. I underwent open reduction and...
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Hello: In response to your questions. 1. The timing for screw removal should be determined by your original orthopedic surgeon. 2. The duration for strength training and joint mobility therapy is tentatively set for 3 months; the extent of recovery will depend on the severity of ...[Read More] How Long After Pin Removal to Avoid Toe Joint Stiffness and Tendon Atrophy?
Post-Surgery Care: Strengthening Your Back After Disc Surgery
Postoperative care after spinal disc surgery? I underwent a partial discectomy at the L5-S1 level in March of this year, and it has been about three months since the surgery. I would like to ask the doctor how I can strengthen the muscles in my lower back and spine through exerci...
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Hello: In response to your question, exercises to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal and back areas include: 1. Back extension exercise (superman): Lie face down, using your palms to lift your upper body while keeping your abdomen pressed against the floor, maintaining this ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care: Strengthening Your Back After Disc Surgery
Understanding Foot Drop: Recovery and Rehabilitation Strategies
Left foot drop? Hello, I am currently experiencing foot drop due to sciatic nerve issues. I went to Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for an examination, and the doctor determined that I have a severe disability, stating that I will have a limp when walking in the future. Is th...
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Hello: In response to your question, it is possible for sciatica to cause foot drop. The severity can be assessed through imaging studies (such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging) or electrophysiological tests (including nerve conduction studies and electromyogr...[Read More] Understanding Foot Drop: Recovery and Rehabilitation Strategies
Managing Muscle Pain After Ankle Fracture Surgery: Can Pain Relief Patches Help?
Fracture I recently fractured my right ankle, underwent surgery, and will need to have the steel pins removed in a year. It's been about two weeks since my cast was removed, and I am experiencing muscle soreness and tightness. Can I use pain relief patches to help alleviate ...
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Hello: In response to your question, pain relief patches are effective for alleviating localized muscle soreness, but they have limited effects on tightness and restricted joint mobility. It is primarily necessary to combine them with rehabilitation therapy. Options such as hydro...[Read More] Managing Muscle Pain After Ankle Fracture Surgery: Can Pain Relief Patches Help?
The Connection Between Fitness and Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know
What is the relationship between physical fitness and rehabilitation? What is the relationship between physical fitness and rehabilitation?
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Hello: In response to your question, rehabilitation is a broad term that encompasses many specialized areas. Within physical fitness, components such as body composition, flexibility, muscular endurance, and cardiorespiratory endurance are all part of rehabilitation. Therefore, m...[Read More] The Connection Between Fitness and Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know
Understanding O-Leg Correction: Myths and Facts About Leg Alignment
Correction of Bow Legs (O-legs) 1. Some people say that frequently crossing legs or sitting in a lotus position can lead to bow legs (O-shaped legs). 2. What movements can lead to knock knees (X-shaped legs)? 3. If a person with bow legs frequently performs movements that can...
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Hello: In response to your question, it is common for children aged 1-2 years to exhibit bowlegs (genu varum). After the age of 2, they gradually develop knock-knees (genu valgum), which are most pronounced around the age of 3. From age 6 onward into adulthood, a slight degree of...[Read More] Understanding O-Leg Correction: Myths and Facts About Leg Alignment
Understanding Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Muscle Atrophy and Imaging Insights
Elbow dislocation Hello, doctor. It has been almost a month since my elbow dislocation on March 16 (with a cast for two weeks). Aside from being unable to fully extend my arm and having less than 90 degrees of motion (I have been doing home rehabilitation for two weeks), I can fe...
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Hello: In response to your question, there are several possible causes of atrophy: 1. Disuse atrophy: caused by prolonged inactivity. 2. Atrophy resulting from damage to the vascular, neurological, or muscular systems. It is important to first assess whether your neuromuscular sy...[Read More] Understanding Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Muscle Atrophy and Imaging Insights
Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Exercises
Scoliosis Hello Dr. Cheng, A few days ago, I visited an orthopedic doctor who informed me that my spinal curvature is 16 degrees. I inquired about possible treatments, but he said that given my age and the degree of curvature, treatment is not necessary. He advised me to pay at...
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Hello: In response to your question, given your age (25 years) and curvature (16 degrees), you do not require spinal braces or surgical treatment. Surgical intervention to correct spinal curvature is indicated for scoliosis with a curvature greater than 40 degrees that is progres...[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Exercises
Understanding Fascia Inflammation and Back Strain After Surgery
Fasciitis and Back Strain Hello, Doctor: I underwent liver cancer resection surgery three months ago. My attending physician mentioned that due to the extensive nature of the surgery and the manipulation of the ribs, experiencing tightness in the upper body is considered normal. ...
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Hello: In response to your question, for myofascial inflammation with trigger points, the following treatments can be considered: medications, trigger point injections, postural correction, stress management, massage, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), therapeuti...[Read More] Understanding Fascia Inflammation and Back Strain After Surgery
Understanding Shoulder and Spine Pain: Insights from Rehabilitation Experts
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Excuse me, doctor, may I ask you something? I have been experiencing long-term soreness in my shoulders and spine. In previous inquiries, you mentioned that it was caused by poor posture over time. I would like ...
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Hello: In response to your question, if there is a history of injury, it is important to evaluate the underlying issues causing shoulder and spinal pain after a physician's examination.[Read More] Understanding Shoulder and Spine Pain: Insights from Rehabilitation Experts