Dr. Zhou Lizhi reply Orthopedics Question - Page 2

Knee contusion with hematoma? Hello, a few days ago, I had an accident where my motorcycle was unstable while parked, causing it to tip over and fall on me. At that moment, I felt a lot of pain in my knee (similar to the pain of a scrape or abrasion). Walking became quite difficu...

I have a condition known as "jumping leg" or "restless leg syndrome." Dear Doctor, I have been diagnosed with snapping hip syndrome by the orthopedic department at National Taiwan University. I often experience soreness in my hip joint and calf muscles, but t...

Could it be gouty arthritis? Hello Dr. Chou, for the past couple of months, I've been experiencing unexplained pain in my left knee upon waking up in the morning, despite not having any injuries. Sometimes the pain is so severe that I can't fully extend my knee, and I w...

Growth plate fracture A 10-year-old child was diagnosed with a growth plate fracture after being stepped on the ankle by a classmate. The child was treated with a cast, extending up to the thigh, and it has been in place for one month and three days. The physician recommended kee...

Is there a sound coming from the thigh? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed that after sitting in one position for a long time, when I stand up, I hear a cracking sound in the inner thigh. If I sit with my knees apart, I can also hear the sound (it's more pronounced on the righ...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Generally, for females, the growth plates typically close about two years after the onset of menstruation. However, this can vary, and the average age for closure of growth plates in normal females is around 16 to 1...

Shoulder joint head I have noticed that whenever I exert force on my left shoulder joint (the intersection of my arm and shoulder), the bone in my left shoulder seems to shift backward, although I can still move my arm slightly. Is there a problem with this?

It is common for bones to make sounds? Hello doctor, when I stand up and squat, my knees make sounds, and when I lie in bed and lift my legs, I can also hear a clicking noise (it seems to be from the pelvic area). Does this indicate that there is a problem with my bones? If there...

Gout I have gout and went to the hospital for treatment. However, my condition is not severe at the moment; I am just continuously taking medication for chronic gout. I noticed that the doctor prescribed colchicine, which is typically used for acute gout attacks. I would like to ...

Pain in the right buttock and posterior right leg? Hello, Doctor. Two and a half weeks ago, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my right thigh and buttock. I didn't think much of it at first, but a few days later, I woke up to a burning, radiating pain in my right thigh th...

Toe pain Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I have been experiencing unexplained pain at the tips of my toes upon waking up (within the last two months). It often occurs in my big toe, but today it has shifted to my ring toe. What could this symptom be? I would appreciate you...

Calf cramps while walking? Hello Doctor, In early April of this year, I experienced cramps in my left calf at night. I didn't take any action at that time, and after resting for a night, it seemed to improve. However, around April 12, I felt some numbness in the sole of my...

Is there a correlation between microfractures of the sacral nerve roots and the condition? I have sciatica and went to an orthopedic doctor for an X-ray. The doctor said that my bone is slightly fractured and I need to buy a brace to stabilize my lower back. However, I have a few...

Avascular necrosis of the femoral head? Hello Dr. Zhou, In November 2007, I suffered a femoral head fracture near the hip joint due to a car accident. After being treated with steel nails, there were no signs of necrosis on X-rays for the first six months. However, due to (exces...

Rehabilitation Issues After Orthopedic Surgery Hello Dr. Zhou: My mother (64 years old) had a car accident a year ago, resulting in a fracture of her ankle (the area between the tibia and the foot). After surgery to insert a metal plate, the doctor said the operation was successf...

Toe pain—could it be gout? A few days ago, I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night due to severe pain in the middle and ring toes of my right foot. Initially, I thought it was because my toenails needed trimming, so I quickly cut them. However, to my surprise, the pain pers...

Spine Cold weather can cause discomfort in the lower back and spine, making it difficult to walk upright and resulting in weakness in the legs. I had a spinal tap when I was younger. Could this be a long-term effect? Which specialist should I see? Thank you.

Fracture Hello Dr. Zhou: I had a tibial fracture in March last year, and I had the six metal screws and plate removed on November 10 this year. How long will it take before I can walk normally?

Nursing Care for Hip Fractures An elderly person at home has long-term mobility issues and recently suffered a hip fracture. The physician has advised the family to consider the risks of surgery and prognosis, and currently, surgery is not being considered. Regarding home care be...

Pain I have a question: My heels on both feet experience intermittent pain, and my calves also have intermittent pain. My hands are red, swollen, and painful. I experience intermittent facial pain, which becomes red and swollen when exposed to heat, and it itches. My neck is also...