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Understanding Wrist and Elbow Pain After a Car Accident: When to Seek Further Imaging

The wrist cannot rotate, and the elbow feels stiff? A car accident occurred in July, and I was taken to a nearby hospital where they examined a fracture in the inner bone of my elbow (I was put in a cast). There was no specific mention of my wrist at that time. After a week, I re...


Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, the car accident injury has resulted in an elbow fracture, and there may also be damage to the wrist, particularly with regard to potential injuries such as scaphoid fractures, triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tears, and distal radioulnar joint dislocations. It has...

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Rehabilitation Tips for Stiff Toe After Car Accident Injury

Toe dislocation and joint dislocation due to a car accident? Hello Dr. Lee, about a month and a half ago, I had a car accident that caused my right foot's second toe to dislocate at the joint. The doctor was able to reduce it in the emergency room, but now that toe is not be...


Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is best for you to first visit an orthopedic outpatient clinic for an evaluation by an orthopedic physician to determine if there are any fractures, ligament injuries, tendon injuries, or joint capsule laxity. If none of these conditions ar...

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Understanding Bruises: Causes and Recovery After a Car Accident Injury

Contusion I was in a car accident on August 6th of this year, where I was hit by a vehicle and fell to my left side. The next day, I experienced pain in my neck and both upper and lower left limbs. On August 9th, I saw a doctor, and at that time, the left side of my body was swol...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that the numbness is due to a nerve or soft tissue injury in the muscles. If there is no improvement after a few days of rest, it is recommended that you see a physician. If the limping persists, it may be necessary to get an X-ray to check for any fractures.

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