Bone spur, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 8

Hip joint pain Dr. Shi: Hello! About five or six years ago, I fell and experienced pain in my hip joint. I visited several traditional Chinese medicine clinics for massage and had X-rays taken, but the doctors said there was no major issue, possibly just a ligament strain. Since ...

Bone spur My mother is 51 years old and was diagnosed with bone spurs two days ago. They said surgery is not necessary and suggested starting with medication before making any decisions. Are there any foods or supplements that can help with the issue of bone spurs?

Hip joint pain Director Shih: Hello, my mother (70 years old) has recently been feeling weak and lethargic (lack of energy/sleepiness), and she experiences sudden severe pain in her hip joints. Once, it happened when she stood up from a chair, and it also occurs after prolonged s...

Can glucosamine be taken for bone spurs? Hello Doctor: My mother is 54 years old. The X-ray shows that she has bone spurs on the inner side of her right knee and needs to undergo arthroscopic surgery. I heard that glucosamine can help protect cartilage, as it seems her knee carti...

Is arthroscopic surgery necessary for knee bone spurs? Hello Doctor: My mother is 54 years old. Two years ago, she fell and hit the inner side of her right knee. At that time, she did not receive ongoing treatment, thinking it was just a regular bruise. However, now her knee some...

Knee cartilage issues? Hello Doctor: My mother is 53 years old and two years ago she accidentally slipped while mopping the floor and injured her right knee joint. After the incident, she did not receive any special care, which has led to her inability to stand for long periods, ...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Dear Dr. Lai, Due to my work, I often stay up late. Two years ago, one morning I was unable to get out of bed because my upper body was in severe pain. When I sought medical attention, the doctor informed me that ...

Bone spurs on the ankle can cause pain while walking? I have bone spurs on my ankle. How can I treat the root cause and take care of it? Thank you, Dr. Chen.

Bone spur Hello Dr. Zhou, my mother has developed a bone spur on her heel. I'm not sure how to handle it. We have consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, but it doesn't seem to have helped much.

Bone spurs on the knee? Hello! I would like to ask for your help. My mother has had bone spurs on both knees for over five years, and I can see that her mobility is becoming increasingly difficult. It’s hard to watch. Today, she went to see a doctor and had an X-ray taken. The do...

Right hand carpal tunnel syndrome The symptoms of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger. Patients may also experience weakness in the hand and difficulty in gripping object...

Is there a relationship between cervical foraminal stenosis and cervical osteophytes? Dear Dr. Lai, My friend, who is 53 years old, was involved in a car accident and a few years ago was diagnosed with cervical osteophytes. Last October, due to numbness and weakness in his limb...

Frog legs Hello Dr. Su, I am a woman suffering from frog leg syndrome. I had a cesarean section, and I am experiencing the following issues in my left thigh and hip: 1. I need to hold onto the handrail to climb stairs, I have difficulty squatting and getting up, and I cannot rise...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation. Please provide the text you would Once, I heard a rehabilitation therapist say that if the bone has not healed, any rehabilitation efforts will be ineffective. Later, I sought treatment at Natio...

Numbness and pain in the toes of the left foot? Sciatic nerve pain extending to the soles of the feet with numbness and pain in the toes, with no improvement after surgery for bone spurs.

Ankle joint pain I previously injured my ankle from dancing and playing basketball. Prolonged standing or walking causes significant pain. The doctor mentioned that overuse has led to joint wear, resembling that of someone in their 40s. Since I work in the kitchen during my milit...

Removal of metal screws Hello Director Li, I was injured in a car accident last year, resulting in a comminuted fracture of the ulnar olecranon in my right elbow. After an emergency surgery where steel pins were used for internal fixation, the pins were removed three months later...

Unsure if it is a bone spur or periostitis? Dear Dr. Lee, Three months ago, I started experiencing pain from my left shoulder down to my arm. I initially thought it was due to a stiff neck. Two months ago, I visited a hospital where I was told I have bone spurs. However, medicat...

Issues Related to the Spine in the Elderly Hello Doctor: I would like to ask how to determine whether my father (approximately 90 years old) has bone spurs or degenerative changes in the vertebrae. What are the differences in symptoms? (He has already had imaging done, but differ...

Bone spur My mother has bone spurs at the L4-L5 level of her lumbar spine. How can we address her pain? What options are available to resolve the issue of bone spurs? Is surgery necessary? What are the risks associated with surgery? Is laser treatment better than traditional surg...