Recovery Time and Treatment for Right Foot Bone Fractures and Swelling
Fracture of the right foot metatarsal and fracture of the right foot phalanx, along with swelling and injury of the right foot phalanx? Right foot metatarsal fracture and right foot tarsal bone fracture, along with swelling and injury of the right foot tarsal bones. When will it ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, fractures in the lower extremities are prone to swelling. The first step is to immobilize the injury, elevate the affected limb, and apply ice to the area after the fracture has been stabilized. Typically, a plaster splint is used for immobilization. What the patient can d...[Read More] Recovery Time and Treatment for Right Foot Bone Fractures and Swelling
Understanding Complications of L3 Spinal Surgery: Risks and Recovery
Misalignment of the L3 pedicle screw in lumbar spine surgery? Hello Doctor: My father is 72 years old. Before the surgery, he was unable to walk for long periods and experienced numbness and discomfort in his lower limbs after sitting for a while. X-rays showed signs of scoliosis...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
1. Will inserting a pedicle screw damage the nerves, and will the nerves heal on their own? Not necessarily, but there is a possibility that if the nerve is hit, it will not heal on its own. 2. Is it necessary to remove the screw, reinsert it, or maintain the current situation?...[Read More] Understanding Complications of L3 Spinal Surgery: Risks and Recovery
Post-Car Accident Care: Managing Facial Injuries and Recovery Tips
Injuries from a car accident? I would like to inquire about a car accident that occurred a few days ago, which resulted in a fracture of the bones under my eyes and a broken cheekbone. Today, I have started to feel a tingling sensation. I went to the emergency room, but the docto...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello Jenny: Fear of not being able to improve your condition is understandable. It is important to appropriately supplement calcium and protein. For your facial and dental situation, please follow the advice of your plastic surgeon and oral surgeon (dentist) and make sure to att...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Care: Managing Facial Injuries and Recovery Tips
Rehabilitation After Distal Radius Fracture: Common Concerns and Questions
Rehabilitation for Distal Radius Fracture of the Right Hand Hello Doctor, I had a follow-up appointment in the seventh week after my fracture. After the X-ray, the doctor said that I basically don't need to wear a wrist brace anymore and started to help me with forearm supin...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A radial fracture typically begins to heal within six weeks, but it may take over three months for the bone to become sufficiently strong. During this period, pain may still be present, and rehabilitation can be performed to improve or alleviate discomfort.[Read More] Rehabilitation After Distal Radius Fracture: Common Concerns and Questions
Understanding Delayed Healing in Femur Fractures: Your Concerns Addressed
Femoral fracture 1. It has been five months since my femur fracture, and the doctor said the bone has not healed at all. Is this normal? 2. However, I can walk with a limp without crutches and I don't feel any pain. Is there a risk that the internal screws might break if I ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, it takes about six months for a fracture to heal properly. If weight is applied too early, the bone screws may break. If the fracture has not healed after a year, it is considered a nonunion. At that point, certain interventions may be necessary to promote healing. If ...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Healing in Femur Fractures: Your Concerns Addressed
Addressing Leg Length Discrepancy After Hip Replacement Surgery
Leg length discrepancy after total hip arthroplasty? My husband underwent traditional surgery to replace his right hip joint with a prosthesis several years ago, and he had a revision surgery for his left hip joint at the end of October this year. However, after the surgery at th...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. There is a slight possibility that the condition may worsen, increasing the risk of infection. 2. It cannot be determined. 3. You can discuss this with your physician.[Read More] Addressing Leg Length Discrepancy After Hip Replacement Surgery
Should You Use Artificial Bone to Fill Screw Holes After Clavicle Plate Removal?
Questions about removing the clavicle plate? Dear Doctor, I am about to have the steel plate removed from my previous clavicle fracture surgery. The removal will leave screw holes, and I have the option to use a self-funded synthetic bone material to fill these holes. Could you p...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, it is not necessary to take such precautions for three to six months, as the holes in the bone will naturally heal and fill in without significant impact.[Read More] Should You Use Artificial Bone to Fill Screw Holes After Clavicle Plate Removal?
Understanding Thigh Bone Cyst Surgery: Post-Operative Pain and Recovery Insights
Femoral bone cyst? A 10-year-old child was found to have a bony cyst in the thigh, and underwent curettage and bone grafting surgery. The doctor reported that the procedure went smoothly. Postoperatively, the child was able to move with a walker in the hospital and was discharged...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: Typically, postoperative pain in the lower limbs lasts about two to three weeks, but it can vary from person to person. If the wound is healing well and follow-up X-rays show no issues, it should not be a concern. When using a walker to move, if there is pain, do not put w...[Read More] Understanding Thigh Bone Cyst Surgery: Post-Operative Pain and Recovery Insights
Post-Car Accident Pain: Seeking Orthopedic Care for Recovery
Injuries from a car accident can lead to recurrent tension or soreness? Hello, doctor. I was involved in a car accident on October 15, 2022, where I was thrown from the vehicle. From a frontal perspective, the main impact areas were my right lower back and right hip (pelvis?). I ...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: You have been injured for over three weeks, and the X-ray examination shows no bone issues. It is recommended that you try rehabilitation (physical therapy, local heat application) and occasionally use medication (anti-inflammatory pain relievers and muscle relaxants). You...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Pain: Seeking Orthopedic Care for Recovery
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Patterns in Adolescents
Height increase Hello, doctor. I started developing pubic hair in the second semester of sixth grade. When I entered junior high, I was considered tall, but by the second and third years, many people began to surpass my height. I took traditional Chinese medicine from first to se...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: I cannot accurately predict your height; your rapid growth period may have ended. However, there is still a chance for some additional growth, although it may not reach 175 cm. Orthopedic Department, Changhua Hospital, Dr. Li Wen-Hong.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Patterns in Adolescents
Understanding Tailbone Injuries: When to Seek Treatment After a Fall
Slipped down the stairs and landed on my butt? Today, I slipped down about three steps on the stairs and landed hard on my buttocks. Initially, the pain was located at the junction of my buttocks and the back of my thigh. After a while, the pain shifted to the inner thigh extendi...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello: Generally, conservative treatment is sufficient, and no further intervention is needed. This type of injury typically takes about three weeks to heal.[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Injuries: When to Seek Treatment After a Fall
Understanding Tailbone Injuries: When to Seek Treatment After a Fall
Slipped down the stairs and landed on my butt? Today, I slipped down about three steps on the stairs and landed hard on my buttocks. Initially, I felt pain at the junction of my buttocks and the back of my thigh. After a while, the pain shifted to the inner thigh extending slight...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello: Generally, conservative treatment is sufficient, and no further intervention is needed. This type of injury typically takes about three weeks to heal.[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Injuries: When to Seek Treatment After a Fall
Understanding Tailbone Injuries: Treatment Options After a Fall
Slipped down the stairs and landed on my butt? Today, I slipped down about three steps on the stairs and landed hard on my buttocks. Initially, the area where my buttocks connect to the back of my thigh was very painful. After a while, the pain shifted to the inner thigh extendin...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello: Generally, conservative treatment is sufficient, and no further intervention is needed. This type of injury typically takes about three weeks to heal.[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Injuries: Treatment Options After a Fall
Is It Safe to Stop Osteoporosis Treatment After Two Doses?
After receiving two doses of Gardasil, is it possible to skip the remaining doses? Hello, doctor. I have already received two doses of Prolia. If I do not continue with the injections, will I quickly experience bone loss? The doctor who administered it mentioned that this treatme...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello! Please discuss this with your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Is It Safe to Stop Osteoporosis Treatment After Two Doses?
Understanding Crush Fracture Injury Levels and Recovery Timeline
Crush fracture injury classification Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on November 2nd and went to the emergency room that day. The next day, I underwent surgery for a comminuted fracture of the distal tibia (the surgery used a self-funded 3.5 mm titanium locking compression ...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you discuss the follow-up rehabilitation situation and methods with your attending physician during your next visit. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Crush Fracture Injury Levels and Recovery Timeline
Understanding Radius and Ulnar Fractures: Common Questions and Concerns
Radial and ulnar fracture Doctor, I apologize for bothering you with more questions. First: Can a distal radius and ulnar fracture cause displacement of the scaphoid and lunate bones? When comparing with the other hand, there is more prominence, but there is no pain upon palpatio...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Fractures of the forearm bones (radius and ulna) typically do not cause dislocation of the wrist bones; it is essential to confirm the diagnosis with X-rays. 2. If there is a fracture of the carpal bones, flexion movements will obviously be impossible. 3. Joint locking, muscle...[Read More] Understanding Radius and Ulnar Fractures: Common Questions and Concerns
Challenges in Recovery from Lateral Malleolus Fractures
Issues related to the recovery from distal fibula fractures? In mid-August, I experienced severe ankle inversion, and my outer ankle had previously collided with a hard object. Although an X-ray at that time showed no fractures, recently in mid-November, after running and cycling...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
If the fracture gap widens and does not heal properly, surgical reduction and fixation are recommended. For ligament injuries, ultrasound, MRI, and physical examination are needed to assist in diagnosis. Mild ligament injuries can be treated with ankle braces, prolotherapy inject...[Read More] Challenges in Recovery from Lateral Malleolus Fractures
Understanding Scaphoid Fractures and Triangular Fibrocartilage Tears
Right scaphoid fracture and triangular fibrocartilage complex tear due to a car accident? Hello, I am a long-term care worker. In April, while I was visiting a client, I was struck by a falling air duct from a truck and got caught in a motorcycle, resulting in a fracture of my ri...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello, surgical treatment is required depending on the condition of the triangular fibrocartilage tear; whether there is any impairment of labor capacity: cannot be assessed.[Read More] Understanding Scaphoid Fractures and Triangular Fibrocartilage Tears
Post-Surgery Knee Rehabilitation: Tips for Straightening and Recovery
Inability to fully extend the knee while bent? Hello, doctor. I had knee surgery at the end of September and have been recovering for two months. My knee is still in the process of bending, and I need to perform leg extension exercises. I would like to know how long I should hold...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The duck leg exercise should be done for about 5 seconds and can be performed multiple times a day. It is recommended to do it for about ten minutes every hour, followed by a rest. 2. It is normal for the surgical site to feel warm during rehabilitation.[Read More] Post-Surgery Knee Rehabilitation: Tips for Straightening and Recovery
Post-Surgery Concerns After Pelvic Fracture: What to Expect
Postoperative Issues Following Pelvic Fracture Surgery Hello, Doctor. Last month, I suffered a left pelvic fracture due to a car accident. About a week before the surgery, the hospital performed pelvic traction on me. I had surgery where I opted for the implantation of a steel pl...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. There may be issues related to nerve injury, and poor circulation is also a possibility. 2. Improvement is also possible. 3. Whether the plate should be removed should be discussed with the surgeon, as some plates are difficult to remove.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns After Pelvic Fracture: What to Expect