Cartilage, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 5

Knee issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing discomfort in my left knee for the past five days. Six days ago, I hurriedly walked for about twenty minutes while pulling my luggage to catch a bus. At that moment, I thought I would have muscle soreness the next day, but instea...

When slipping and falling, I felt a vibration in my chest, followed by chest pain? (1) The reason for the chest pain after falling while sitting down could be due to a few factors. It is possible that the impact caused a strain or injury to the muscles or cartilage in the chest a...

There is a persistent popping sound in the knee? A few days ago, I asked a question, and you mentioned that it might be a ligament or cartilage injury in the patella, and that not feeling pain is okay. What can I do to improve this condition? I've heard that continuous abnor...

How to address complex knee issues? Hello, doctor. I underwent a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction surgery last October, which was my second reconstruction. The first surgery resulted in ligament laxity after a year, leading to the need for a second operation. Init...

There is a persistent popping sound in the knee? In July, while performing kettlebell squats, it seems that the pressure was too much, resulting in a knee injury. During that time, my knee started making a clicking sound. Unless I kept moving, it would click every few seconds wit...

Regarding the disability qualifications for knee valgus? I have congenital genu valgum in both knees, and there is a certain degree of cartilage wear. Years ago, due to knee pain, I sought medical attention and was referred to a teaching hospital, where an orthopedic physician is...

Costochondritis? Osteoma? I have been experiencing rib pain since I was 17 years old. At that time, the doctor only mentioned it was growing pains. Two years ago, the pain in my costal cartilage became more severe, even affecting my sleep. After getting an X-ray, the doctor said ...

Joint swelling, pain, and deformity? Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask you a question. My finger joints are swollen and deformed, with the joints being 2-3 times larger than normal. I have been examined and found no signs of gout or rheumatoid arthritis, but I experience pain f...

Knee joint contracture issues? Hello Dr. Chen, my father (63 years old) has been experiencing long-term pain in his knee joint due to osteoarthritis, which has led him to maintain a flexed knee position and even walk with a bent knee. Last year, he underwent cartilage regeneratio...

Cartilage wear and joint degeneration? Hello, doctor. Recently, I experienced sudden pain and slight weakness in my leg after jumping during exercise, which has caused discomfort when going up and down stairs and slight pain during minor jumps (the pain is more noticeable during ...

Several months after the surgery, I still frequently experience numbness? In my first year of high school, I slipped and suffered a comminuted fracture of the inner ankle of my left foot (possibly involving the cartilage). I underwent surgery to have screws inserted. After a year...

Wrist pain when bearing weight and pain in the scaphoid bone of the wrist? Hello, doctor. About a month and a half ago, I started feeling a clicking sensation in my right wrist. During my training, whenever I perform push-up movements, I experience pain in the dorsal side of my h...

Is it only possible to replace with a hip prosthesis? Hello! I have soft tissue damage in my hip joint. I underwent hip arthroscopy in February of this year, but the pain has worsened. In May, I paid for shockwave therapy, which seems to have provided some improvement, but the co...

Distal radioulnar joint dislocation Initially, I thought the wrist was just sprained and that rest would suffice. However, I experienced headaches when applying force at certain angles. After getting an X-ray, it was discovered that there is a distal radioulnar joint dislocation....

Post-fracture surgery Hello, doctor! About six months ago, I accidentally took the wrong staircase and fell, resulting in an ankle dislocation and a fibula fracture. At that time, my ankle was stabilized with internal screws, and the fibula was fixed with a splint. Three months l...

Issues related to height development? Hello, Doctor. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. I have two questions to ask you: 1. At what age do the joints and cartilage in a normal person typically reach maturity and stop growi...

Triangular fibrocartilage displacement Hello, doctor. Last year during the New Year, I injured my wrist while moving things, and I couldn't even rotate it without pain. Over the past year and a half, I've visited four different clinics and continuously underwent rehabil...

Developmental issues Hello, Doctor. Thank you for your patience. I have a few questions to ask you. The first question is: If the growth plates of the bones have closed, can we also conclude that the cartilage between the joints (such as the cartilage in the knee and spine) wil...

Development of Human Cartilage Hello, Doctor. I have two questions to ask. 1. At what age does the development of human cartilage typically stop? 2. I understand that once the growth plates close, the development of hard bone ceases. Does this mean that after the completion of...

Developmental issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask when the thickness of human cartilage stops increasing. I have read articles stating that the thickness of cartilage does not change after birth; it only widens and expands with the growth of bone, maintaining a balance of w...