Dr. Zhou Hongzhi reply Orthopedics Question - Page 3

Bone spur Hello Doctor: I have the following questions and would appreciate your help in addressing my concerns, thank you! 1. My father has undergone MRI and X-ray examinations, and the doctor mentioned that he has bone spurs compressing the nerves. He is 73 years old, and it ...

Knee pain Hello doctor, my knee hurts every time I exercise (playing basketball, running). I have had an X-ray taken, and the doctor said there was nothing wrong, but I had one X-ray taken while sitting with my knee bent from above. I noticed that there is a significant differenc...

Knee osteophytes and gout? Hello Dr. Chou, Recently, my father-in-law has been suffering from gout in his knee, which has affected his ability to walk. He went to the hospital for further examination, and the orthopedic doctor informed him that he has bone spurs in his knee. Ho...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Dr. Zhou: Are you referring to the growth plate in the knee as cartilage? When I squat down, I hear a "cracking" sound... Could it be that I'm hitting the growth plate? Thank you. - Dr. Zhou -

I injured my knee..? Dr. Zhou: I play basketball every day and am very invested in this sport, which has led to an injury in my leg. The orthopedic doctor said that the noise in my knee when I squat is due to slight misalignment of the bones, while the traditional Chinese medicin...

Running Hello, I have a question. I often experience knee pain after running, and it takes several days to recover. I'm not sure why this happens. Could you please help me understand? Thank you.

Is it possible to undergo rehabilitation after a tibial fracture surgery if it has not healed? It has been a year and a half since the surgery, but I still experience pain at the site of the incision when walking, and the bone has not healed. Is there a problem? Can I still under...

Complications of a ganglion cyst? Hello, doctor. I am from Taitung and currently studying in Kaohsiung, so I feel a sense of familiarity asking you this. I have been diagnosed with a ganglion cyst on my wrist, and the doctor mentioned that surgery can only be performed at a large...

What exercises or treatments should be done for bone spurs on both knees? Doctor: Hello, I am 43 years old and have been experiencing knee pain for many years. In April of this year, I had an X-ray, and the doctor informed me that I have bone spurs in both knees. However, I was n...

Herniated disc Does this condition require surgery, or are there other rehabilitation methods to alleviate the pain caused by nerve compression? What is the risk level associated with surgery? Thank you!

What is wrong with my foot? Hello Dr. Zhou, about six months after I turned 20, I experienced two inexplicable incidents that resulted in severe impacts to my left knee. One incident was a fall from my bike, and the other was a fall from a chair. At that time, I had X-rays taken,...

Should a bone marrow biopsy be performed? A 42-year-old female was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis during a health check-up and has started taking Fosamax and calcium supplements. Due to the physician's suspicion of other underlying conditions contributing to the severe o...

Meniscus tear Hello Dr. Chou, About a year ago, I accidentally injured the meniscus in my left knee while playing basketball. I consulted a doctor and underwent nearly six months of rehabilitation and rest. However, when I resumed playing, I reinjured it (I did warm-up exercises...

Please ask another question? Dr. Zhou: Thank you for your response. I have a few more questions to ask you. Since I live closer to Tri-Service General Hospital, could you recommend a physician there? If I go to Tri-Service for a consultation, will I still need to undergo an MRI? ...

Right shoulder pain? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my right shoulder for about three to four years. The symptoms include pain when raising or extending my right arm, and even light movements, such as gently placing my right arm back, cause discomfort. I feel that...

Pain Hello Doctor: When I was in middle school, I injured my left big toe. After receiving appropriate emergency treatment, I still experienced pain, so I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. After a few days, the pain subsided, and I didn't pay much attent...

Which is more durable, ceramic or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene artificial bones? Hello, my sister had an accident in middle school that resulted in a fractured right hip. The doctor installed a prosthetic hip joint to enable her to walk normally, but it requires regul...