Dislocation, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 2

Removal of hip bone plate? Hello, I initially had a fracture and dislocation of my hip bone, which was later stabilized with metal plates. However, activities like getting up and bending over still affect my daily life, and I am considering having the plates removed. After a foll...

Knee problems Hello, Doctor: 1. I would like to ask if the popping sound in my knee when bending and straightening it indicates a dislocation of the knee. 2. Whenever I bend my right leg, I feel tightness above my knee. What could be the cause of this? 3. During my physical the...

Left shoulder acromioclavicular joint dislocation? Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident in February, and at that time, the diagnosis indicated that surgery was not necessary; I was advised to use a figure-eight shoulder strap and a sling for stabilization. I improved significan...

Closed fracture of the left fibula with lateral malleolus displacement (with internal fixation implant)? Hello, Doctor. On December 18, 2023, I fell off my bike while riding down a slope, and my left foot was crushed under the bike (I was wearing protective gear). At the moment o...

Ankle fusion or ankle joint replacement? Hello Dr. Wang! I have rheumatoid arthritis, and the cartilage in my ankle is severely worn down, leading to deformity and osteoporosis. I have undergone PRP treatment once without any effect. I have a few questions: 1. Should I consider...

Patellar dislocation Hello Doctor, I have a question for you. I went to the emergency room half a month ago due to a patellar dislocation. After my follow-up appointment yesterday, the doctor said I could remove the cast. However, when I tried to bend my knee, I couldn't do ...

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if a third-degree dislocation can be treated without surgery to restore normal function. Is it possible to realign it using traditional manipulation techniques? What movements should be avoided with a third-de...

Lumbar issues? Hello, Doctor! I apologize for bothering you. I am very worried (wondering if my life will be ruined by myself 😭, as I have heard different opinions from three doctors, I would like to ask for your perspective.) Here’s the situation: About three years ago, while ...

Anterior dislocation of the clavicle? I have had an anterior dislocation of the clavicle for over two years due to a car accident, and I have been experiencing persistent pain in my arm while undergoing rehabilitation. After the accident, the orthopedic doctor mentioned that I ha...

Rehabilitation for First Metatarsal Fracture Due to a car accident, I underwent surgery for a fracture of the first metatarsal bone. The procedure was named: "Open reduction and internal fixation of the left foot tarsometatarsal joint dislocation with fracture." The rea...

If you slip and hit your chin, is there a displacement of the jaw? Should you see a doctor? Hello doctor, I accidentally slipped in front of the bathroom and hit my chin on the floor. Now, it hurts when I touch my chin, and I'm worried if there might be a dislocation. My hea...

Post-hip replacement surgery After the mother underwent left total hip arthroplasty, she experienced numbness and pain on the outer side of her lower leg, and she is unable to dorsiflex her foot, although she can plantarflex and move her toes. The attending physician indicated th...

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...

Issues with talus screws? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about my right talus fracture with partial dislocation from last month (I had surgery with two steel pins inserted, with about 5mm exposed). The doctor advised that after 8 weeks post-surgery, if the X-ray shows no iss...

Could I have a spinal fracture? Hello Dr. Chen: I am 19 years old. Three months ago, I fell off my motorcycle while turning in the rain, as the road was slippery with leaves. I was traveling at about 40 kilometers per hour and did not hit anything; I just slid for a short distanc...

Ankle fracture At the end of July, I sustained a closed fracture with dislocation of both ankles in my right calf and underwent surgery, during which steel pins and plates were inserted. By the end of August, I stopped using a walker, and I began rehabilitation in early September...

Right elbow dislocation with comminuted fracture of the distal humerus? Hello, my daughter had an accident on July 30 while returning home from work, resulting in a dislocated left elbow and a comminuted fracture of the distal humerus. She underwent emergency surgery at the hospi...

Involuntary dislocation of finger joints Hello doctor, my left thumb's metacarpophalangeal joint was previously injured while playing basketball, causing it to turn towards the back of my hand. I managed to realign it myself, but since then, it has frequently dislocated agai...

Tibial plateau malunion? After surgery on March 18, 2022, for a grade 2 tibial plateau fracture, there is a 2 cm wide depression in the steel plate. The lower leg is externally rotated by 9 degrees, and the femur is internally rotated by 4 degrees, resulting in overall joint tigh...

There is a persistent sensation of numbness in the left shoulder dislocation area? I had a dislocation on August 5 and went to the emergency room. After the reduction, many of my discomforts have alleviated, but I still feel a persistent numbness in my deltoid muscle, and sometim...