Understanding Post-Traumatic Symptoms After Head Injury: When to Seek Help
Head trauma-related issues? Hello Doctor: I sustained a brain injury from a car accident (head trauma with right cheek contusion and mild subarachnoid hemorrhage on the left side) and have been resting for about a month. Recently, while preparing to sleep, I've been experien...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
You can visit a neurosurgery clinic.[Read More] Understanding Post-Traumatic Symptoms After Head Injury: When to Seek Help
Understanding Recovery After a Car Accident: Brain Injury and Medication Concerns
Hello, doctor! I have questions regarding brain injuries caused by car accidents? Hello, Doctor! I sustained a right-sided head injury (with swelling on the right side of my face) due to a car accident, along with mild subarachnoid hemorrhage on the left side and a concussion. Af...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. Not taking medication will not affect recovery. 2. The most important aspect of a concussion is rest; it will naturally recover over time.[Read More] Understanding Recovery After a Car Accident: Brain Injury and Medication Concerns
Understanding Spinal Surgery: Insights on Atypical Recovery and Symptoms
Spinal surgery Hello Doctor: I have ankylosing spondylitis and suffered compression fractures of the T10 and T11 vertebrae due to a car accident in 2017. The fractures were not detected at the time of the accident, and it wasn't until two months later that I experienced numb...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The key factor is not the number of spinal surgeries, but rather the extent of spinal cord injury. Severe spinal cord damage is irreversible. It is possible that nerve compression and injury occur at the moment of injury. The earlier the surgery is performed before irreversible d...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Surgery: Insights on Atypical Recovery and Symptoms
Understanding Lumbar Disc Rupture and Its Impact on Disability Claims
Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation at L3, L4, and L5 - surgery was performed to install a lumbar stabilizer? Hello, doctor. I have a question. I underwent surgery for a herniated disc at the lumbar levels L3, L4, and L5 due to a car accident (it has been a year and a half sinc...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: 1. After your injury and surgery, your recovery has not been ideal. This may be due to the severity of the injury prior to surgery. If you wish to reassess whether there is room for adjustment in your treatment, you can obtain copies of your medical records and MRI/X-ray i...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Disc Rupture and Its Impact on Disability Claims
Understanding Post-Car Accident Head Injuries and Symptoms
Head injury from a car accident? Hello, Doctor. A few days ago, I was in a car accident where I hit a tree. The left side of my face is bruised and swollen, and there are slight fractures in my orbital bone and skull. I have bruises on my neck and limbs. The doctor said it would ...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: You can schedule an appointment for a consultation in the neurosurgery department for a detailed evaluation and examination. Issues related to trauma can sometimes manifest later. If new problems arise, further examinations can be arranged for confirmation. Changhua Hospit...[Read More] Understanding Post-Car Accident Head Injuries and Symptoms
Memory Loss After Car Accident: Which Specialist to Consult?
Memory loss on the day of the car accident? After the car accident, I completely forgot how the accident happened, as well as the moments when I was taken to the hospital and the details of the police report. It wasn't until a few hours later that I started to have some frag...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Can see a neurosurgeon.[Read More] Memory Loss After Car Accident: Which Specialist to Consult?
Understanding Communication Challenges After Brain Injury: Is It Aphasia?
Brain injury - auditory comprehension (communication difficulties) and visual comprehension levels? Hello Doctor: Since the car accident two months ago, I have been experiencing strange phenomena. Over the past two months, I have noticed that when I answer phone calls, I often ha...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: Brain injuries can have many sequelae, and the symptoms will vary depending on the location of the injury. Most patients clinically show continuous improvement and can benefit from rehabilitation therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may also be consulted to aid in brain reco...[Read More] Understanding Communication Challenges After Brain Injury: Is It Aphasia?
Understanding Recovery from Brainstem Injury: A Case Study
Brainstem injury My boyfriend, who is 26 years old and working across the strait, was involved in a car accident where he was rear-ended. He suffered from intracranial hemorrhage and brainstem injury, along with multiple fractures. He underwent minimally invasive craniotomy surge...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: Will your boyfriend return to Taiwan for medical treatment? A detailed explanation and assessment can be provided after an evaluation at the outpatient clinic. Changhua Hospital is concerned about you.[Read More] Understanding Recovery from Brainstem Injury: A Case Study
Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms After Cervical Spine Injury
Questions After Cervical Spine Surgery Due to Car Accident Hello Doctor: Due to a car accident last November, I experienced compression of the cervical spine from the helmet, resulting in a herniated disc at C3-C7 and spinal cord edema. I underwent a discectomy and fusion surgery...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Nerve conduction studies can help clarify your concerns.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms After Cervical Spine Injury
Understanding Delayed Brain Hemorrhage After Car Accidents: A Patient's Guide
Concussion or delayed intracranial hemorrhage from a car accident? Hello Dr. Zhao! My mother was involved in a car accident six years ago, where her left posterior brain impacted the left side window. The force was significant, but the airbags did not deploy. At that time, we app...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: Generally, delayed intracerebral hemorrhage is most likely to occur within one week of an acute bleed, while chronic bleeding may occur within three months. The likelihood of occurrence is significantly lower after six years. However, if there has been a history of trauma,...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Brain Hemorrhage After Car Accidents: A Patient's Guide
Should Skull Reconstruction Be Done for Comatose Patients After Severe Head Injury?
In cases of severe head trauma from a car accident where the patient has been in a coma for several months, is it necessary to first repair the skull? My mother is in her 50s and was involved in a serious car accident in mid-October, resulting in severe head trauma and coma, alon...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: For general traumatic brain injuries, early assessment and reduction of swelling are important. If possible, skull fractures can be repaired early, which can be beneficial for brain recovery. You may want to consult with a neurosurgeon for evaluation at Changhua Hospital, ...[Read More] Should Skull Reconstruction Be Done for Comatose Patients After Severe Head Injury?
Managing Post-Car Accident Head Pain: Effective Relief Strategies
Post-traumatic sequelae from a car accident? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about an incident on January 16 where I sustained a head injury in a car accident. At the time, I did not feel nauseous, and the emergency department assessed that there was no concussion. However, si...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to schedule a consultation with a neurosurgeon.[Read More] Managing Post-Car Accident Head Pain: Effective Relief Strategies
Post-Surgery Exercise Guidelines for Cervical Spine Fusion
Postoperative exercises for cervical spine surgery? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident at the beginning of September and underwent a spinal fusion surgery for the displacement of my sixth and seventh cervical vertebrae. I would like to ask how long after the surgery it would be ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: It has been 3 to 4 months since your surgery in September. Theoretically, fusion should have occurred by now. If you were my patient, I would encourage you to return to normal activities and engage in exercise. However, since you are not my patient, I recommend consulting ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Exercise Guidelines for Cervical Spine Fusion
Managing Post-Car Accident Symptoms: Effective Treatments for Pain Relief
Post-traumatic sequelae from a car accident? I was involved in a car accident in mid-July last year when I was stopped at a red light and was rear-ended. At that moment, my knees hit the trunk of the car, resulting in a blunt injury to my lower back. The next day, my knees were b...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: 1. Lower back pain and leg numbness are suspected to be related to lumbar spine conditions. 2. There is a herniation at the fifth lumbar intervertebral disc, and water-cooled radiofrequency treatment could be considered. However, it is recommended to seek medical attention...[Read More] Managing Post-Car Accident Symptoms: Effective Treatments for Pain Relief
Is It Safe to Fly Years After Skull Surgery? Understanding the Risks
Is there still a high risk of flying years after cranial surgery? Hello, doctor. I was in a serious car accident four years ago, during which I sustained a brain injury and had a portion of my skull about the size of a fist removed. Later, a titanium plate was used to replace the...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
There is basically no risk anymore, but it is still advisable to consult with the surgeon who originally performed your operation.[Read More] Is It Safe to Fly Years After Skull Surgery? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Cervical Spine Surgery: Key Considerations for Recovery
Cervical spine spinal cord injury, laminectomy decompression surgery, discectomy, mobile artificial intervertebral disc? The mother is 62 years old and has diabetes, but it is uncertain whether she has osteoporosis. She fell off her bike on the road and was urgently taken to the ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: A. The principles of surgical treatment for cervical spinal cord injury are 1. Decompression 2. Reconstruction. You have already undergone posterior decompression (without fixation), but if your symptoms have not improved and follow-up MRI shows significant anterior compre...[Read More] Understanding Cervical Spine Surgery: Key Considerations for Recovery
Can Nerve Damage from Car Accidents Be Repaired?
Can nerve damage from a car accident be repaired? Doctor, I would like to ask about my nephew who suffered facial fractures and nerve damage due to a car accident. Currently, he is unable to move his left eye and has weakness in his eyelid, making it impossible for him to open it...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is not possible to determine the duration and severity of the injury, and therefore, individual conditions cannot be explained.[Read More] Can Nerve Damage from Car Accidents Be Repaired?
Understanding Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Sacral Fractures in Elderly Patients
Caused by a car accident? 1. I would like to ask if a 70-year-old woman who has sustained a subarachnoid hemorrhage and an incomplete fracture of the sacrum due to a minor car accident (where the car lightly touched her and she fell backward) can expect these injuries to heal on ...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
I hope to visit the outpatient clinic for an evaluation of my current condition.[Read More] Understanding Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Sacral Fractures in Elderly Patients
Understanding Head Bumps: When to Worry After a Minor Accident
Head mass I had a minor car accident before, and I hit my head, resulting in a large bump. When I went to see a doctor, they mentioned it was bone overgrowth. However, after returning home, I still felt some small blood clots when I touched the area, but they haven't caused ...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
If you are still concerned, you can visit a hospital for a consultation.[Read More] Understanding Head Bumps: When to Worry After a Minor Accident
Managing Head Bumps: Understanding Post-Trauma Symptoms and Care
Head mass Hello, doctor. I was in a minor car accident and hit my head, resulting in a large swelling on the back of my head. At the time, I only had my hair cut, applied medication, and used ice packs. After some time, I noticed a large area that feels both hard and soft. I cons...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Return to the neurosurgery outpatient clinic for treatment.[Read More] Managing Head Bumps: Understanding Post-Trauma Symptoms and Care