Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome: Persistent Dizziness After Injury
Post-concussion syndrome and sequelae with dizziness symptoms lasting for 3 months? Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident on April 18, and I did not experience any loss of consciousness at the time. I was able to answer all the questions from the medical staff. However, after un...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Head trauma can also cause vestibular dizziness. It is recommended that you visit an otolaryngologist for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome: Persistent Dizziness After Injury
Can Nerve Repair Improve Vocal Cord Paralysis After Trauma?
Reinnervation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in vocal cord paralysis? Hello Doctor, last March I was involved in a car accident and required an emergency tracheostomy. Two days later, the physician decided to reposition the tracheostomy due to concerns about its initial placeme...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: 1. This field belongs to otolaryngology, and currently, most treatments can only target non-closure of the vocal cords through injection of fillers, such as hyaluronic acid or others. 2. There are few reports, both domestically and internationally, regarding the reconstruc...[Read More] Can Nerve Repair Improve Vocal Cord Paralysis After Trauma?
Exploring Nerve Repair Options for Vocal Cord Paralysis After Trauma
Nerve repair issues Hello Doctor, last March I was sent to the emergency room due to a car accident and required an emergency tracheostomy. Two days later, the physician decided to reposition the tracheostomy because the initial placement was deemed suboptimal. This may have caus...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
I apologize, but regarding this issue, I am currently not familiar with the relevant research and cannot provide an answer. I recommend consulting a neurosurgery or otolaryngology department at a medical center.[Read More] Exploring Nerve Repair Options for Vocal Cord Paralysis After Trauma
Post-Car Accident Symptoms: Understanding Dizziness and Head Trauma
Symptoms after a car accident? Hello doctor, I had a car accident at the end of October last year that resulted in a right-sided head injury (swelling on the right side of my face), along with mild subarachnoid hemorrhage on the left side and a concussion. I was recovering well a...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Theoretically, the head trauma from last October is unrelated to the current headaches and dizziness occurring six months later. As for the underlying issue, it will depend on whether the symptoms persist and the results of further examinations.[Read More] Post-Car Accident Symptoms: Understanding Dizziness and Head Trauma
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Traumatic brain injury from a car accident? Hello Doctor Zhang, my sister was in a car accident and suffered a brain hemorrhage. The doctors placed an intracranial monitor during surgery. In the ICU, her right leg has been moving uncontrollably, and it continues to do so even aft...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is unclear whether the involuntary movements of your right foot are due to epilepsy or another condition. Whether or not surgery is needed for the head will depend on the progression of the subsequent medical condition.[Read More] Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Post-Accident Memory Loss and Headaches: Understanding Brain Injuries
Headache after amnesia due to a car accident? Hello Dr. Chang, my father (62 years old) was in a car accident on January 3rd. His reaction was slow at the time, and he was unable to answer my mother’s questions about how the accident happened over the phone. When we arrived at th...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. Yes, it is a concussion. 2. Chronic subdural hematoma cannot be predicted in advance; we can only respond to it as it arises.[Read More] Post-Accident Memory Loss and Headaches: Understanding Brain Injuries
Post-Surgery Recovery Challenges After Lumbar Disc Rupture: Seeking Solutions
Postoperative care after lumbar disc herniation surgery? Dear Doctor, I underwent two surgeries in 2020 for L3-4-5 lumbar spine stabilization with interbody fusion devices. My recovery was good, and three months post-surgery, I returned to delivering food. After nearly a year, ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: If the damage is severe before surgery, the postoperative recovery may not be ideal. Your condition is more complex. We need to review MRI and other imaging studies to provide you with a clearer assessment and recommendations. You can bring a series of MRIs for a consultat...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery Challenges After Lumbar Disc Rupture: Seeking Solutions
Understanding Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Low Potassium After Car Accident
Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a car accident? Hello, doctor. My mother is 61 years old and had a car accident on February 4th. She sustained a 7 cm laceration on the left side of her head and multiple abrasions on her body. A CT scan showed subarachnoid hemorrhage, but the emergen...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Hypokalemia is usually not related to cerebral hemorrhage; it is likely a renal issue.[Read More] Understanding Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Low Potassium After Car Accident
Understanding Cervical Spine Fractures: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Cervical spine fracture Hello Doctor, my relative was in a car accident two days ago. The vehicle in front made an emergency stop, causing my relative, who was riding a motorcycle, to collide with it due to insufficient braking. They experienced severe pain at the scene and were ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. The pain is not caused by edema, but by nerve damage; edema can occur during the acute phase of nerve injury. 2. If the limbs are still functional, the risk of subsequent paralysis is low, unless further injury occurs. 3. This depends on the severity of the initial nerve d...[Read More] Understanding Cervical Spine Fractures: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Recovery from Intracranial Hemorrhage After Car Accident: What to Expect
Intracranial hemorrhage after a car accident? I am 18 years old and had a car accident three months ago that resulted in intracranial hemorrhage. I am currently recovering well and have already stopped medication. Will the intracranial hemorrhage fully recover? Will it affect my ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Intracranial hemorrhage can lead to complete absorption of the blood clot; however, recovery depends on the severity of neurological deficits at the time of injury.[Read More] Recovery from Intracranial Hemorrhage After Car Accident: What to Expect
Choosing Between Autologous Bone and 3D-Printed Titanium for Skull Repair
In the case of a car accident resulting in a hemorrhagic stroke, after a craniotomy for decompression, should autologous bone or synthetic bone be used for reconstruction? Hello Doctor, I had a car accident in December 2023 that caused a contusion to the right side of my head, re...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
You can visit an outpatient physician for a detailed evaluation.[Read More] Choosing Between Autologous Bone and 3D-Printed Titanium for Skull Repair
Recovering from Subdural Hematoma After a Car Accident: Key Insights
Subdural hematoma caused by a car accident? Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident on December 4th last year, which resulted in a subdural hematoma. The doctor said that surgery was not necessary and that it would be absorbed on its own. My Glasgow Coma Scale score was between 13...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello; you can generally arrange for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the brain at the outpatient clinic to assess the status of blood absorption before evaluating the work.[Read More] Recovering from Subdural Hematoma After a Car Accident: Key Insights
Understanding Post-Trauma Complications After a Car Accident
Motor vehicle accident head injury? Hello, Dr. Chang. I would like to ask you about my condition. I was involved in a traffic accident in June 2023, and the doctor's diagnosis included: 1. Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage and subdural hematoma 2. Skull fracture 3. Right lun...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Some overly subjective symptoms and neurological issues that cannot be verified through tests can only be determined by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Post-Trauma Complications After a Car Accident
Post-Surgery Recovery: Why Can't My Father Get Out of Bed?
There has been improvement after the surgery, but the patient is still unable to get out of bed? Last September, my father underwent spinal surgery due to a car accident, which involved two vertebrae slipping and one fractured vertebra. During the surgery, screws and bone cement ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Generally, improvement is expected within 3 to 6 months post-surgery. If it has been nearly 3 months since November and there has been limited improvement despite rehabilitation exercises, it is advisable to discuss with your physician the possibility of follow-up imaging ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Why Can't My Father Get Out of Bed?
Post-Surgery Recovery: Why Can't My Father Get Out of Bed?
There has been improvement after the surgery, but the patient is still unable to get out of bed? Last September, my father underwent spinal surgery due to a car accident, which involved two vertebrae slipping and one fractured. During the procedure, screws and bone cement were us...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Generally, improvement occurs gradually within 3 to 6 months post-surgery. If it has been nearly 3 months since November and the improvement is limited despite rehabilitation exercises, it is advisable to discuss with your physician whether to pursue follow-up imaging to a...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Why Can't My Father Get Out of Bed?
Understanding Recovery After Brain Injury: Hope for a Normal Life
Recovery period issues My younger brother suffered a brain hemorrhage after a car accident. The doctor said to let him go. However, I see that all four limbs are functioning normally and he is conscious. Does this mean there is a chance for my brother to recover and lead a normal...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
You need to have regular follow-up appointments.[Read More] Understanding Recovery After Brain Injury: Hope for a Normal Life
Understanding the Impact of Head Injuries on Lower Limb Pain
Consultation Inquiry Hello Doctor: I sustained a head injury from a car accident (right side head trauma with right cheek contusion and mild subarachnoid hemorrhage on the left side) and have been resting for over a month. I would like to ask if my head injury could affect the te...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Your questions: 1. Will a head injury affect the tendon in my right heel? Theoretically, no. 2. I experience a stretching pain in the tendon at the back of my right heel when I squat or kneel. It is suspected to be a soft tissue injury in the right heel. It is recommended ...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Head Injuries on Lower Limb Pain
Managing Non-Healing Wound After Screw Loss in Neurosurgery Patients
After the appearance of serous fluid in the head, the screw fell out. The wound was cleaned with saline and Betadine, but serous fluid still appeared and the wound has not healed? Twenty years ago, I had a car accident that required one surgery to perform a craniotomy to remove a...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It doesn't matter what medication is applied; it's important to have a physician identify the underlying cause of the non-healing wound.[Read More] Managing Non-Healing Wound After Screw Loss in Neurosurgery Patients
Recovery Concerns After Head Trauma: Medication, Symptoms, and Safety Gear
Issues Related to the Recovery Period of Head Trauma Hello Doctor: I previously asked a question regarding my condition after a car accident, where I sustained a right-sided head injury (swelling on the right side of my face), along with mild subarachnoid hemorrhage on the left s...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Recovery time varies from person to person and depends on the severity of the injury, so it cannot be generalized. Most individuals will see significant improvement within two weeks.[Read More] Recovery Concerns After Head Trauma: Medication, Symptoms, and Safety Gear
Understanding Speech Changes After Craniotomy Surgery
Post-cranial surgery Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. I was in a car accident on October 18 and underwent a craniotomy at the hospital for emergency treatment. It has been two months since then, and I have noticed that my speech is much slower compared to bef...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It might be related to a brain injury.[Read More] Understanding Speech Changes After Craniotomy Surgery