Understanding Hip Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Hello doctor, what is this condition? Hello, Doctor. I have pain in my right leg, specifically a point in my buttock that sometimes hurts when I walk, while at other times it feels okay. Pressing on that point in my buttock causes mild pain. When I bend over, I feel the bones in ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Based on your age, unless there is a significant trauma or major issue, it is unlikely that you would experience hip pain. Given your symptoms, it seems related to tightness in the gluteal muscles. Further examination at the outpatient clinic is necessary to provide additi...[Read More] Understanding Hip Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Bone Aging: Treatment Options and Dietary Recommendations
Bone aging Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions. My girlfriend is 18 years old and has been experiencing persistent lower back pain for over six months, so she visited an orthopedic clinic. The doctor diagnosed her with bone aging issues and prescribed medication,...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, my girlfriend is 18 years old and has been experiencing persistent lower back pain for over six months. Given her young age, it is unlikely that this is due to bone aging. The most probable cause is chronic muscle inflammation in the back due to poor posture and improper l...[Read More] Understanding Bone Aging: Treatment Options and Dietary Recommendations
Understanding Arthroscopic Surgery for Knee Injuries: What to Expect
Arthroscopic surgery Doctor, my knee was injured in a car accident, and I had an MRI done. The results showed that I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL), and a meniscal tear. The doctor I initially consulted advised me not to take...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: The following responses are based solely on your textual description. Without imaging and physical examination background, the accuracy and reliability of my replies are limited. I still recommend that you have a detailed discussion with your attending physician. Thank you...[Read More] Understanding Arthroscopic Surgery for Knee Injuries: What to Expect
Understanding Knee Pain After Injury: Causes and Concerns
Knee joint Hello Doctor, in August of this year, while I was riding my bicycle to school, a driver opened their car door without checking for oncoming traffic, causing me to crash directly into it. I was thrown forward, and my right knee hit the ground hard. Since my knee was in ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that the cartilage in the knee may be injured and bone bruising may occur after an impact, with recovery taking at least three months. During this period, heat therapy and rehabilitation exercises for the knee joint can be performed. If there is no improvement afte...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain After Injury: Causes and Concerns
Is Regenerative Therapy Effective for Partial Ligament Tears After a Year?
Is self-funded regenerative therapy effective for partial ligament tears one year after the injury? Hello Doctor, my thumb was injured at the end of November last year while playing tennis when I tried to save a ball, causing it to bend backward. It was extremely painful at the t...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
If the diagnosis is a tendon rupture, early surgical treatment should be undertaken, and prolotherapy is not recommended.[Read More] Is Regenerative Therapy Effective for Partial Ligament Tears After a Year?
Concerns About Steel Pins in Orthopedic Surgery: When to Seek Help?
Nail issues Hello, I have a comminuted fracture of the proximal radius in my right arm, and I had three metal pins inserted. However, I have been experiencing inflammation, bleeding, and swelling recently (I have returned for follow-up). I noticed that one of the pins seems to be...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello Mei Mei: Based on your description, it seems that you had a fracture of the radius and that three K-wires were inserted. The doctor left the wires exposed externally for easier removal in the outpatient setting later on. It appears that they may have gradually migrated into...[Read More] Concerns About Steel Pins in Orthopedic Surgery: When to Seek Help?
Understanding Patellar Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Patellar fracture Doctor, thank you for your previous response. Regarding my earlier question: On October 13, 2018, I slipped and fractured my patella into three pieces. I underwent surgery for internal fixation and was discharged five days later. I returned for a follow-up appoi...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Condition 1: 1. At 21 days post-surgery, the knee can only bend approximately 30 degrees, which indicates that the range of motion has not progressed to normal levels. However, is it possible to use passive assistance by leveraging the strength of the hand to support the thigh an...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Managing Complications After Humerus Fracture Surgery: What You Need to Know
Surgical management of humeral fracture debridement? Previously, I had a sports accident that resulted in a humeral fracture. After examination at the hospital, it was discovered to be a pathological fracture. The doctor recommended surgery to remove the damaged area and to use a...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. Pathological fractures in young individuals are uncommon, so it is essential to rule out the possibility of malignant bone tumors first. 2. If a wound suddenly opens and continues to exude tissue fluid, it could indicate an infection or a rejection of the artificial bone. Th...[Read More] Managing Complications After Humerus Fracture Surgery: What You Need to Know
Managing Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: Expert Advice
Car accident injuries Hello, Dr. Lee. I was hit from behind by a left-turning taxi while crossing the crosswalk on October 16. I fell to the ground with both hands supporting me and was taken to the emergency room where X-rays of my right thigh and calf were taken, which showed n...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, it is normal to still experience lingering pain 11 days after a shoulder contusion. I recommend starting heat therapy and considering physical therapy. Typically, it should heal within 4 to 6 weeks.[Read More] Managing Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: Expert Advice
Understanding Persistent Left Rib Pain and Swelling: Causes and Concerns
There is a sensation of tightness and warmth around the left rib area? Hello Doctor: About six years ago, I felt a warm, tight, and uncomfortable sensation under my left rib cage in the upper left abdomen. At that time, I noticed that the lowest rib on the left side seemed swolle...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
It could be periostitis, intercostal neuralgia, or a rib tumor. I recommend that you visit the fracture clinic for an X-ray examination.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Left Rib Pain and Swelling: Causes and Concerns
Post-Car Accident: Managing Lumbar and Cervical Spine Issues
Lumbar and cervical spine after a car accident? Doctor: Hello, I was in a car accident in mid-June where I rolled onto my right side, resulting in a pelvic contusion and bruising, a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder, a dislocated right wrist with radial and ulnar ligament in...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. Lower back pain and lower limb weakness, with ultrasound showing a hematoma, symptoms have persisted for 4 months. It is recommended to arrange an MRI at the orthopedic outpatient clinic. 2. If the cervical spine X-ray shows no abnormalities, further observation is advised. ...[Read More] Post-Car Accident: Managing Lumbar and Cervical Spine Issues
Understanding the Connection Between Rib Pain and Lumbar Ligament Issues
Lumbar ligament issues? Hello Doctor, About five years ago, during my high school years, I experienced a tight, warm discomfort under my left rib cage, and I also felt a slight indentation in that area. Since then, I have noticed that the left side of my rib cage appears to be ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Pain under the left rib may be due to inflammation of the abdominal muscles, tendons, or ligaments. The physician mentioned that it is also related to the lumbar region. The abdomen and lower back are surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments, in addition to bones and organs,...[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Rib Pain and Lumbar Ligament Issues
Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Back pain In the past two years, I have occasionally experienced a sensation of my back (near the scapula) getting stuck when leaning on the sofa or getting out of bed, making it difficult to move. I need to apply external force to get up. For the past year, I have felt pain and ...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, there are many causes of back pain. Statistics show that 90% of people, especially younger individuals, often do not have issues with their bones but rather with muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues, which is referred to as myofascial pain syndrome. This condition is u...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Partial Ligament Tears in the Thumb: Treatment Options and Recovery
The thumb was accidentally bent backward, resulting in a partial ligament tear, and it has been nearly one year since the injury? Hello, doctor. My left thumb was bent backward during sports last November, causing significant pain and swelling. I have been following up with ortho...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, your thumb has experienced a backward bend due to an accident, resulting in partial ligament rupture for nearly a year. The effects of self-funded PRP therapy may not be very significant. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with another physician (a hand surgeon)...[Read More] Understanding Partial Ligament Tears in the Thumb: Treatment Options and Recovery
Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Left sternal pain? Hello Doctor: Previously, I visited a cardiologist due to palpitations, and it was found that I have mitral valve prolapse and sinus tachycardia. However, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing chest pain every morning, approximately in the area betwe...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if you can press on the pain point with your hand, it is mostly likely myofascial pain syndrome, which may not be related to bone or breast issues. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic for an examination. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Left Chest Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Tailbone Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Occasional pain in the coccyx after a slip and fall? I wore high-heeled shoes for the first time on Monday and slipped on a gravel slope, falling hard and landing on my back with my feet in the air. I hit my buttocks and coccyx, and about an hour later, my coccyx started to hurt....
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, it is possible that you have a coccygeal contusion or fracture. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray examination. If it is a simple contusion, recovery may take about two weeks; if it is a fracture, it may take s...[Read More] Tailbone Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Step Deformity: Is It a Unique Condition or Just You?
Different from others? I have noticed for a long time that whenever I pull something or lift heavy objects, the area where my shoulders and arms connect can separate and come back together, but it doesn't hurt when I release or bring them together. Is this something I was bo...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, if according to your assessment, it is congenital and does not cause you any issues in your daily life, you may disregard the step deformity occurring in the shoulder, which refers to the dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint (AC joint).[Read More] Understanding Step Deformity: Is It a Unique Condition or Just You?
Understanding Achilles Tendon Contracture and Its Impact on Military Service
Achilles tendon contracture syndrome Dr. Shih previously examined you regarding the issue where you cannot touch the ground with your feet while performing a full squat, and if you do, you tend to fall backward. You were diagnosed with Achilles tendon contracture. However, during...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Frog leg syndrome refers to the spasm of the gluteus maximus and the spasm of the Achilles tendon, which are different conditions. However, both can result in an inability to squat or cause the individual to fall backward when attempting to squat. Generally, non-orthopedic specia...[Read More] Understanding Achilles Tendon Contracture and Its Impact on Military Service
Understanding Neck Stiffness: When to See an Orthopedic or Neurosurgeon
Stiff neck Hello, last week I accidentally slipped and fell backward, and I'm not sure if I hit the back of my head. Since then, I've been experiencing mild dizziness, but in the last two days, I've started to feel tingling in my scalp and soreness in my shoulders ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, if your symptoms persist, it is recommended that you consult a neurosurgeon, as dizziness and head and neck injuries fall within the scope of neurosurgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Neck Stiffness: When to See an Orthopedic or Neurosurgeon
Understanding Tailbone Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Fell and hit the coccyx on the stairs? Hello Dr. Wang: When I was in junior high school, I slipped and fell, hitting my tailbone against two steps of the staircase. At that moment, I experienced severe pain in my coccyx, but I have not seen a doctor since then. In high school, I ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: First, if it is an old injury, it is important to confirm whether the bone has been deformed or bent due to the contusion. You should first determine where the protrusion is located and whether it is fixed or disappears with spinal movement. Generally speaking, if there is...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery