Concerns About Uneven Thigh After Fracture: What to Do Next?
The thigh bone fracture has suddenly become uneven more than three months after the injury? I would like to ask the doctor, during my follow-up appointment today, I had an X-ray taken. The bone screws are not displaced, but when I got home in the evening, I suddenly noticed that ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Since your thigh feels uneven and appears to be swollen, I recommend that you return for a follow-up appointment as soon as possible for your attending physician to examine it personally.[Read More] Concerns About Uneven Thigh After Fracture: What to Do Next?
Post-Fracture Rehabilitation: Concerns After Removing Steel Pins
Rehabilitation Issues After Removal of Metal Pins from Fractures Hello Dr. Lee: On June 26, I suffered a comminuted open fracture of the left fifth metatarsal due to a car accident, and I had four steel pins inserted. On August 16, an X-ray showed that the bone had healed, and th...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello Amily: Typically, recovery from a comminuted open fracture is slower than that of a regular fracture. However, it has been nearly two months since your injury, and the doctor has removed your bone screws. Therefore, you can carefully walk on your flat foot as long as you av...[Read More] Post-Fracture Rehabilitation: Concerns After Removing Steel Pins
Understanding Clavicle Pain After Fracture Surgery: When to Seek Help
Clavicle issues Last year, I had a distal clavicle fracture on the left side that was treated with a plate, which was removed earlier this year. Now, in certain positions, such as sleeping on my left side, I experience slight pain in the left clavicle, and sometimes I feel numbne...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if your fracture has healed and the bone screws have been removed, it indicates that your fracture should be fine. As for the numbness below the elbow, it may be due to peripheral nerve compression. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic or neurology specialist for furth...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Pain After Fracture Surgery: When to Seek Help
Understanding Compression Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Spinal compression fracture caused by a car accident? Two months after the accident, I sustained a compression fracture of the 11th thoracic vertebra (shaped like a horizontally lying trapezoid), resulting in a curvature of the spine similar to scoliosis. However, there is no ner...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. By that time, the bone may have already healed, resulting in a less effective outcome. 2. The surgery will make it straighter to some extent. 3. Both options carry similar risks. 4. Yes.[Read More] Understanding Compression Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Concerns About Exposed Surgical Pins After Foot Injury: What to Know
It seems that the steel nail has penetrated into the flesh after the fall? I would like to ask the doctor about a few days ago when I had a nail surgery at the hospital. The head of the fixation nail for my toe bone is now located on the sole of my foot. There are two exposed hoo...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture is already healing, the bone screws can be removed. If it has not yet healed, it is best to wait until it is ready for screw removal before taking them out. Slightly embedded screws do not have an impact.[Read More] Concerns About Exposed Surgical Pins After Foot Injury: What to Know
Managing Long-Term Swelling After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery
Recovery after tibia and fibula fracture surgery? Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I accidentally fell from a height due to work, resulting in fractures of the tibia and fibula in my left calf. I received treatment at a nearby hospital, where a steel rod was inserted at the injur...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
If the fracture has healed and the bone screws have been removed, it usually indicates that the fracture has fully healed, and there is no need for excessive concern. However, if the ankle has been persistently swollen for over ten years, it is advisable to visit an orthopedic cl...[Read More] Managing Long-Term Swelling After Tibia and Fibula Fracture Surgery
Managing Tibial Plateau Fractures: Rehabilitation and Recovery Concerns
Fracture of the left tibial plateau and rehabilitation issues? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on February 9th. At that time, I was unaware that I had a fracture in the tibial plateau of my left knee. I continued to stand for long hours at work until March 2nd, when I disco...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is no significant swelling near the joint, it is advisable to start moving the knee joint early, as there is a possibility that it may not bend well in the future. After the bone screws are fixed, movement should be possible.[Read More] Managing Tibial Plateau Fractures: Rehabilitation and Recovery Concerns
Post-Fracture Recovery: Addressing Common Concerns and Complications
Issues Related to Fractures Hello Dr. Shih, On the evening of October 13th of this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in an open fracture of my right tibia and fibula. Subsequently, the doctor performed surgery to install bone screws and plates, and applied a l...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The healing of a bone fracture typically requires a period of time, and follow-up X-rays are necessary to assess the healing process. It is unlikely for the fracture to heal in just two months; usually, it takes three to six months or even longer. If there is poor flexion in the ...[Read More] Post-Fracture Recovery: Addressing Common Concerns and Complications
Understanding Clavicle Fractures and the Role of Surgical Pins
Clavicle issues and steel pins? On July 26, I fell off my bicycle and fractured my left clavicle. I underwent surgery on July 27, where a plate covered by national health insurance was used, as I had a comminuted fracture of the clavicle. It has been five months since the surgery...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Even if a fracture has healed and the bone screws have just been removed, it is still not suitable to engage in vigorous exercise for a period of time. This is because the areas where the screws were inserted have holes, which represent weak points in the bone. It is necessary to...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures and the Role of Surgical Pins
Understanding Ankle Bone Screws: Concerns and Recovery Tips
Ankle bone screw Hello Doctor, I had ankle surgery at the beginning of July due to a bone misalignment, and I have a transverse bone screw inserted. I am currently in rehabilitation and practicing walking with a brace (without using crutches), although I still use crutches most o...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The transverse bone screw should stabilize the distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) between the tibia and fibula. Reducing weight-bearing activities can help prevent the screw from breaking. Whether the screw has fractured can only be determined through X-ray imaging, so it is...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Bone Screws: Concerns and Recovery Tips
Post-Surgery Pain in Uninjured Areas of the Hand: What to Know
Postoperative issue: Pain in the hand without any injury? Three weeks ago, I fell down the stairs and fractured the bones in my left wrist joint. I have already undergone surgery to insert bone screws and am currently in a cast while the bones heal. However, there is a painful ar...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is common to experience pain near a fracture of the elbow joint, and there is usually no need for further X-ray examination. You should follow up with your original surgeon's clinic. A large cast can also be evaluated with X-rays.[Read More] Post-Surgery Pain in Uninjured Areas of the Hand: What to Know
Understanding Crush Fractures: Recovery and Safety After Surgery
Comminuted fracture Hello! I have a comminuted fracture in my left lower leg and I had surgery three weeks ago where a plate was inserted. I am concerned about a protrusion on my left lower leg; is this safe? The doctor mentioned it is bone. How long will it take before I can wal...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
The protrusion may be caused by bone or bone screws, and is generally not problematic. For a comminuted fracture, crutches should be used while walking normally, typically requiring at least three months for recovery.[Read More] Understanding Crush Fractures: Recovery and Safety After Surgery
Understanding Disc Herniation and Bone Spurs: Surgical Options Explained
Herniated disc and bone spur? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my husband (28 years old) who has been diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc (bone spur). The doctor has recommended surgery and asked if we want to add a spacer, which is said to reduce the risk of recurrenc...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Due to advanced age, unless the patient is overweight, it is not recommended to use bone screws and interbody spacers, as this may lead to increased stress on the adjacent intervertebral disc, potentially resulting in a herniated disc. This condition is referred to as adjacent se...[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation and Bone Spurs: Surgical Options Explained
Risks and Recovery: Removing Clavicle Plate After 16 Years
<Postoperative Issues> Removal of Clavicular Plate I had a car accident 16 years ago, resulting in a fracture of my right clavicle. Initially, a steel pin was placed, but on the night of its removal two months later, it fractured again, leading to the placement of a steel p...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There is still a possibility of fracture; however, if the bone screws are removed and proper protection is maintained, the likelihood of fracture will decrease, and the issue of pain can be improved.[Read More] Risks and Recovery: Removing Clavicle Plate After 16 Years
Understanding Discomfort After Surgery: Is Your Pin Misplaced?
Nail problems Hello, doctor. I was involved in a car accident at the beginning of September, which resulted in a fracture of the metacarpal bone in my right hand. After surgery, a steel pin was inserted. The recovery process has been relatively smooth; the swelling in my hand sig...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
There is a possibility of bone screws or fracture displacement, and a follow-up appointment for an X-ray examination should be scheduled as soon as possible. Occasionally, there may be a tingling sensation, but it should not be a major concern.[Read More] Understanding Discomfort After Surgery: Is Your Pin Misplaced?
Understanding Post-Fracture Pain and Sensitivity in the Wrist
Fracture recovery takes a long time? I fractured my wrist in my first year of high school. After being treated with a cast and having metal pins for stabilization, it healed. However, recently (in my third year of high school), I experience a sharp pain in the area of the fractur...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the bone screws have not been removed, this phenomenon can still occur. If they have been removed and the symptoms persist, it may be due to neuropathic pain.[Read More] Understanding Post-Fracture Pain and Sensitivity in the Wrist
Understanding the Risks of Displaced Patellar Screws After Knee Surgery
Patellar screw migration Hello Dr. Li, In April of this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a fracture of my right patella. After surgery, two steel pins and a figure-eight wire were implanted for stabilization. On June 6, during a follow-up appointment, the ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Smooth bone screws may shift due to rehabilitation activities. If there is pain or irritation to the skin during movement, consideration should be given to removing the protruding bone screw. It is recommended that you return to your original treating physician for a follow-up ap...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of Displaced Patellar Screws After Knee Surgery
Understanding Lateral Epicondyle Ligament Tears: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Regarding the avulsion fracture of the lateral collateral ligament of the left elbow? Hello, Doctor. I was involved in a motorcycle collision previously. On the day of the incident, I took the other party to the emergency room, where X-rays were taken. The emergency physician sta...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Lateral humeral epicondylar avulsion fractures can be treated by fixing larger bone fragments with bone screws, which can lead to good functional outcomes. The ideal surgical intervention typically occurs around two weeks post-injury. Unlike tennis elbow, which is usually caused ...[Read More] Understanding Lateral Epicondyle Ligament Tears: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Post-Operative Concerns After Radial-Ulnar Joint Reconstruction
I would like to inquire about issues following radial-ulnar joint reconstruction? Hello, doctor. A few years ago, I injured my left hand, resulting in a radial and ulnar dislocation. I have undergone joint reconstruction, but I still feel stiffness and discomfort, especially when...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Nail fear may take about six months to fully develop. Traumatic arthritis can only be treated with medication and rehabilitation therapy. If there is still no improvement, surgical intervention may be necessary.[Read More] Post-Operative Concerns After Radial-Ulnar Joint Reconstruction
Rehabilitation After Olecranon Fracture: Tips for Recovery and Pain Management
Rehabilitation for Olecranon Fracture Hello, Dr. Shi. I would like to ask about my left elbow, which I fractured at the olecranon in March. After a follow-up visit, it was found to be displaced, and I underwent surgery on the 17th to have a metal screw inserted. It has now been f...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal to experience pain when continuing rehabilitation, as there are bone screws stabilizing the fracture site. If the force of the impact is not significant, it should not cause any adverse effects.[Read More] Rehabilitation After Olecranon Fracture: Tips for Recovery and Pain Management