Fall, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 22

Unknown swelling at the surgical site on the foot? Hello~ My family member had an open fracture from a car accident ten years ago and underwent surgery. Recently, without any falls or impacts, the area where the incision was made has swollen. After an X-ray, the doctor said there...

Toe pain Hello Dr. Wang, my left foot's ring toe has been uncomfortable for about two to three years. It doesn't usually hurt or show any particular abnormalities, but the toenail is a bit darker than the others. I checked for fungal nail infection, but it doesn't ...

Treatment for shoulder bone fractures typically involves the following steps: 1. **Initial Assessment**: A thorough physical examination and imaging studies, such as X-rays or CT scans, are conducted to determine the extent of the fracture. 2. **Immobilization**: The affected s...

Patellar fracture Hello Doctor, Subject: 1. Five months ago, I fractured my left patella (in three major pieces) due to a fall. I underwent surgery where screws and wires were used for fixation, and the cast has now been removed. Questions: 1. An X-ray shows that the bone h...

Herniated disc? Ankylosing spondylitis? Hello Dr. Wang, I apologize for the lengthy message... ^^" Last year during the Lunar New Year, I was squatting down while holding a child, and at that moment, I felt fine. However, later that night, I suddenly experienced severe lower...

Kneeling down and then standing up can cause the knees to feel weak or unstable due to several reasons. One common cause is a temporary drop in blood pressure, known as orthostatic hypotension, which can occur when changing positions quickly. Additionally, muscle fatigue or weakn...

Ankle pain Last night, in the middle of the night, my left ankle suddenly felt sore and painful, causing me to wake up and I couldn't fall back asleep. Even after massaging it, there hasn't been much improvement. I'm still experiencing soreness and pain while at wo...

The thumbnail is lifted? Mr. Zeng, 50 years old, kicked and lifted his toenail at a 30-degree angle, with only the base still attached. The doctor pressed it back and administered a tetanus shot, along with pain medication for three days. After seven days, he changed the dressing...

Clavicle fracture Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask about issues related to unilateral clavicle fractures. 1. Under what circumstances can a clavicle fracture occur? Does it require a certain amount of impact force to cause it, or can it happen from accidentally falling and h...

Why do we experience headaches and muscle soreness after wrestling? I fell yesterday and hit my back, but I didn't hit my head. However, when I got up, the top of my head was very painful. This morning, from my shoulders up to my neck feels very stiff and painful. What could...

About bone spurs? Is it possible to treat bone spurs in the throat with medication without hospitalization?

Pain in the ligaments near the sacroiliac joint? Hello Doctor: I previously had a UTI, which caused significant pelvic pain. I later took PERRY for treatment and saw a physician who performed a urinalysis, confirming that it is now normal. However, the pelvic pain persists. The g...

Knee problems Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. Last February, I went skiing and while walking in snowshoes, I lost my balance and fell heavily onto my knees. I initially thought that the snow would be soft and that there wouldn't be any serious injury. How...

Bony protrusions on both sides of the buttocks? I have noticed that the bones on both sides of my buttocks (around the anus) seem to be protruding. When I sit upright on a chair at school, I can't sit for more than 30 minutes without experiencing pain. The protruding bones o...

Fall ~ Coccygeal abnormal growth Hello, during the last semester, I fell in a heavy rain and landed directly on my tailbone. After school, I went to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who helped me with heat therapy and applied some patches. After that, the pain went...

Coccydynia After falling down the stairs, I went to see a doctor 3.4 months later, and recently I have been applying anti-inflammatory medication topically for the past week. Is this effective? Will waiting 3.4 months to see a doctor lead to any long-term complications?

Supplemental spinal compression Doctor, I would like to ask: Before I learned about the spinal compression, I experienced soreness on both sides of the sacroiliac joint, near the area that seems to be affected by the compressed spine. Is this soreness also due to the compression?...

Questions related to bone fractures? On December 30th, I had an accident while riding my scooter and hit a cat, causing me to fall. After an X-ray, the doctor said that a small bone on the inner side of my ankle was fractured, so they initially applied a half-cast. Three days lat...

Is this still considered high? Doctor: I measured my height in February of last semester, and I was 170 cm. This semester, in October, I measured 170.8 cm. Do I still have a chance to grow taller? What can I do to increase my height? Should I focus on my diet or external factors?...

A 20-year-old female has sustained fractures of the left femur and clavicle, and has undergone surgical fixation? Hello: I was in a car accident on October 7, resulting in fractures of my left femur and left clavicle, with no external injuries. The femur was fractured in the midd...