Fall, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 13

Lumbar cartilage I previously fell while trying to catch a basketball hoop and hit my lower back. An X-ray showed no issues, but the doctor said it might be a cartilage contusion. It's been nine months, and the area still hurts when I run or sit on the ground. What should I ...

Right knee anterior cruciate ligament injury (Japan) In early August this year, I fell while living in Japan. Two hours after the fall, my right knee swelled, and I was unable to bend it, experiencing severe pain. I sought medical attention that same day, and due to internal blee...

Tear-type small fracture of the hip? I would like to ask the doctor, after a car accident where I collided with another person, both the person and the vehicle did not fall, and at that time, they said they were fine and were able to walk around. A week later, they reported a sma...

Tear-type small fracture of the hip? I would like to ask the doctor, after a car accident where I collided with another person, both the person and the vehicle did not fall down, and at that time, they said they were fine and could walk around. A week later, they reported a small...

Tear-type small fracture of the hip? I would like to ask the doctor, after a car accident where I collided with another person, both the person and the vehicle did not fall, and at that time they said they were fine and could walk around. A week later, they reported a small avuls...

Rehabilitation Issues After Removal of Metal Pins from Fractures Hello Dr. Lee: On June 26, I suffered a comminuted open fracture of the left fifth metatarsal due to a car accident, and I had four steel pins inserted. On August 16, an X-ray showed that the bone had healed, and th...

Pain when sitting on the buttocks? When I got up this morning, I lost my balance and fell, landing on my buttocks. The bone in the middle of my buttocks hurts, but after lying down for a while, it feels better. However, it still hurts a bit when I sit up or cough. Pressing on tha...

Calcaneal fracture (crack) Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. Three months ago, I accidentally fell from a height of one and a half stories, resulting in a fracture in my heel. I underwent surgery on the same day (with a steel plate). It has been almost three...

Lumbar pain, with weakness behind the knees while walking? Hello doctor, recently while moving heavy objects, I felt a twist in my lower back. For the past few days, I've been experiencing discomfort specifically in the lower right side of my back. Sometimes, while walking, ...

Clavicular long bone callus issue? Hello, Doctor. I had a car accident in early May and fractured my left clavicle, which was displaced. I did not undergo surgery and only used a figure-eight shoulder strap for stabilization. In early June, while sitting in a taxi, I was hit by a...

Knee pain when squatting or going down stairs? A few months ago, I fell and my left knee directly hit the floor. After an X-ray examination, it was diagnosed as inflammation. The doctor advised me to apply ice for the first three days, and then switch to heat therapy for a while,...

Is dizziness for over a year related to cervical spondylosis? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing dizziness for over a year. After undergoing numerous tests, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and mild fatty liver. Since the onset of dizziness last year until...

Issues with walking after a femoral fracture? Hello Doctor, I previously asked about my thigh fracture in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/123632">#123632</a>. It has been two months, and I am now able to walk without crutches. However, my balance feels u...

Frog leg concerns? Since I was a child, I have been unable to fully place my heels on the ground when squatting with my feet flat. If I force it, I end up falling backward and landing on my butt. Now that I am 20 years old, it is still the same, and I find it difficult to perform...

Comminuted fracture of the shoulder? Hello Doctor, I would like to consult about an 84-year-old patient who suffered a comminuted shoulder fracture due to a fall. Currently, the patient is only using a sling for immobilization, but they are experiencing significant pain. The phys...

Knee cap injury? In December of the year before last, I injured my left knee while dancing, causing a loud pop that made me fall to the ground. A few years prior, I had a similar incident where I heard a pop while turning incorrectly, but it wasn't as severe. After the injur...

Left foot fracture? Hello, doctor. I recently suffered a left leg fracture due to a car accident and had it casted, with the entire left leg in a cast except for my toes. I would like to ask whether you would recommend using a wheelchair or crutches for getting around at school, ...

I fell down the stairs, and my lower back pain hasn't improved? About 3.4 years ago, I fell down the stairs. I went to see a doctor immediately, but I don't remember much of what he said. He prescribed painkillers, which helped a bit at that time, but my condition worse...

Right ankle pain? I had a car accident yesterday, and I suddenly noticed that my right ankle hurts a lot whenever I try to walk, to the point that I feel like I'm going to fall. It feels like something is stabbing me, and any movement causes pain. When I lie down and turn to...

The steel pins have shifted due to fractures caused by osteoporosis? My mother is 90 years old and suffered a greater trochanter fracture due to a fall. After surgery, her leg became swollen like an elephant's leg. Subsequently, she received treatment from a vascular special...