Bone spur, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 5

Neck, shoulder, and back pain with stiffness in the lower back? Hello, Doctor! Recently, I visited a local hospital due to neck, shoulder, back, and lower back pain and stiffness, which restricted my upper body movement and required me to move slowly. The hospital performed X-ray...

Cervical osteophytes and spinal osteophytes with calcification? Hello, Doctor! Recently, I visited a local hospital due to pain and stiffness in my neck, shoulders, back, and lower back, which restricted my upper body movement and required me to move slowly. The hospital performe...

Patellar pain I often experience pain in my right knee for several days after hiking. What could be the issue? I've seen a few doctors, and their opinions vary; some say it's degeneration, while others mention bone spurs. The doctors advised me to rest more and avoid hi...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? 1. What causes thoracolumbar degeneration? 2. How can further degeneration be prevented? 3. Why does thoracolumbar degeneration occur at a young age?

Questions related to calcaneal fractures? Hello Doctor: My father suffered a comminuted fracture of the right heel and fractures of the other four toes (except for the little toe) after jumping off a ladder in mid-July this year. The doctor explained that the heel bone was shatte...

Frog limbs and bone spurs? Bilateral gluteal fibrosis (frog legs) can lead to various impacts or discomfort, including limited mobility, muscle stiffness, and potential pain in the hip and lower back areas. Regarding the examination of frog legs, it is typically assessed with the...

Medial knee pain Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I visited the orthopedic department at a municipal hospital due to pain on the inner side of my knee. At that time, my right knee was more painful, while my left knee had some mild discomfort. After an X-ray, the doctor said that t...

Minimally invasive spinal surgery Could you please tell me, doctor, what is the approximate cost of minimally invasive surgery for lumbar osteophytes and hip joint issues? What is the estimated coverage by health insurance, and how much would I need to pay out of pocket? I unders...

Leg length discrepancy and hallux valgus? I have bone spurs in my lower back, and when I walk in shoes, I often get blisters and skin breakdown on the arches of both feet and the area below the big toes. During rehabilitation, I consulted a physician who mentioned that due to agi...

Ankle pain My father has been suffering from ankle pain for nearly three months. He visited an orthopedic doctor who took X-rays and mentioned that there is a small bone spur, but it needs to grow larger before surgery can be considered. The problem is that my father often limps ...

Treatment options for heel spur? Dear Director: My mother is 57 years old and has developed a heel spur, which causes her pain when walking. Does your hospital offer microsurgery? She has undergone some physical therapy, but it doesn't seem to be effective. If microsurgery i...

Comminuted fracture In the case of comminuted fractures or bone spurs, if the bone fragments are not completely removed, will the human body absorb these bone fragments through the skin?

Cervical osteophytes My mother is 70 years old and underwent an MRI examination, which revealed severe nerve compression due to bone spurs at the C4 and C5 vertebrae, causing numbness and pain in her hands that prevents her from sleeping. The doctor recommended surgery to remove ...

Can laser treatment be used to treat cervical bone spurs? Dear Doctor, First of all, thank you for taking the time to read my letter amidst your busy schedule. My mother has been experiencing severe hand numbness, which has affected her ability to sleep. She has undergone X-rays...

How to determine if surgical repair of cartilage tissue is necessary? Do cartilage tissues need repair? Can X-rays detect cartilage damage? Is arthroscopic surgery needed for the hip joint? How can one determine if surgery is necessary to repair cartilage tissue? Thank you! Mr. C...

Patellar valgus Hello, I have some questions regarding patellar valgus: 1. If the patellar gap is uneven and the gap is smaller in some areas, does that indicate cartilage wear? 2. Will leg strength training help restore the normal patellar gap? 3. Is cycling a suitable exercise?...

Spine After lifting heavy objects, I experienced pain between my left lower back and hip. I visited a clinic for an X-ray, and the doctor mentioned that my spine is aligned in a straight line instead of the normal S-curve, and there are bone spurs present. However, the doctor ind...

Bone spurs develop between the tibia and talus? Doctor, I may have developed a bone spur between my tibia and talus due to a previous severe sprain. I have had an X-ray taken, and the location is indicated by the red dot in the image (right foot—yellow represents the bone, and re...

Pain from a protrusion after a bone impact? Hello, Dr. Wang. About a month ago, I accidentally hit my right index finger against a hard object. At that moment, my finger was extremely painful, swollen, but there was no bruising. I initially thought it would reduce in swelling aft...

Uneven knee joint space? Hello, Director: I have been experiencing knee pain while walking and going down stairs for the past year. An X-ray showed that the space between the knee bones is uneven, with one side narrower than the other. The doctor mentioned that I should undergo r...