Fingers, Orthopedics FAQ

Radial fracture surgery, one year post-healing with hardware removal, median nerve compression? In June, I underwent a radial fixation surgery, and my post-operative condition was good with no discomfort. The images below are X-rays from October of last year: https://i.imgur.com/...

Fell and hit, experiencing pain near the pelvis? Doctor: I fell while running in the park on June 5, 2024. I fell forward and impacted my pelvis against the ground, specifically around the area three fingers' width from my thigh, hitting a brick floor. I have no issues with ...

Basal joint arthritis of the thumb Hello Doctor, I frequently use my right thumb for work, and I have been experiencing long-term pain that required treatment. Recently, I underwent ligament surgery and reconstruction for basal joint arthritis of the thumb, and it has been one mo...

Weakness in the left middle finger without pain may not necessarily indicate trigger finger? Hello Doctor: My mother has myasthenia gravis and hyperthyroidism (which has been surgically removed, and she is currently taking medication to supplement potassium). Recently, she woke u...

Radial Osteotomy Plate Removal and Postoperative Issues of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hello Doctor: I suffered a comminuted fracture of the distal radius in my left hand due to a car accident last year. After surgery, where a plate was installed, I soon began to experience numbness i...

The doctor said that surgery is needed for the swollen and painful thumb? Hello Doctor: My mother is 70 years old. Last year, her left thumb swelled up for no apparent reason. She is right-handed and primarily uses her right hand, but the swelling is only in her left hand, and we...

Wrist fracture I would like to ask about a wrist fracture I sustained from a fall in September 2020. I underwent self-funded surgery for a plate and screws. Since last year, I have been experiencing occasional pain in my wrist, and this year, I have developed persistent spasms an...

Wrist "anatomical snuffbox." Hello, I underwent TFCC surgery nearly five months ago. During a recent rehabilitation session, I experienced discomfort, which was followed by soreness and pain. Even when I'm not in pain, my wrist feels heavy and uncomfortable, signif...

Pain at the distal interphalangeal joint of the fingers? Hello, doctor. I previously sustained a bruise from external force, initially thinking it was due to eating radishes. However, after two months of taking anti-inflammatory medication, undergoing rehabilitation, and receivin...

Flexion of the little finger joint? I was born with the joints at the tips of my little fingers bent like those of my ring fingers, and my grandmother has the same issue. It seems to be hereditary. Is it possible to restore the appearance of a normal little finger through surgery...

Distal radius fracture - National Health Insurance steel pin + cast Hello, I am a 25-year-old female. A month ago, I sustained a distal radius fracture in my wrist and underwent surgery with a locking plate and cast fixation under the National Health Insurance. It has been nearly...

Delayed diagnosis of finger fracture? Hello Doctor: In May 2023, I had a motorcycle accident and went to the emergency department at Changhua Christian Hospital in Douliu. At that time, no fractures in my fingers were detected. I later visited an orthopedic clinic, but the doctor...

Bone spur on the dorsal side of the wrist? Hello, Doctor: Two days ago, I started experiencing mild pain on the back of my left wrist, and there was no swelling at that time. However, the day before yesterday, my left wrist suddenly became swollen and painful, extending towards m...

Finger fracture Hello, doctor. In October, I sustained a fracture in my right pinky finger due to improper volleyball activities. I visited an orthopedic specialist, and for the first month, I had it immobilized. In the following two months, the doctor advised me to move my finge...

Is there a connection between a wrist fracture and tenosynovitis? I recently came across an interesting news article stating that a doctor in the United States conducted an experiment for sixty years on cracking his fingers and concluded that there was no difference between finge...

Can a finger fracture cause a tendon sheath cyst? The child at home, influenced by a classmate's comment that the little finger is inherently weak, bent his little finger inward to make the joint crack (similar to how fingers are bent before a fight in action movies). As a r...

Fracture surgery issues Hello Doctor, on August 29, 2023, I suffered an open fracture of my third and fourth fingers at work and underwent emergency surgery immediately. Two steel pins were inserted into the proximal phalanx of the third finger, and one steel pin was inserted int...

Right radial fracture from a car accident on November 1st? Initially, the hospital's emergency department immobilized my right hand with a splint, and my hand was quite swollen. After taking a week off, I returned to work. Following a client's suggestion, I sought treat...

Stiffness issues following surgery for a proximal phalanx fracture of the right little finger? Hello Dr. You, I was involved in a car accident on July 31 of this year, which resulted in a fracture of the proximal phalanx of my right little finger. The doctor in Hualien recommende...

Toe problems Overlapping and crowded toes often cause discomfort, and the nails have become prone to ingrown toenails or paronychia. I would also like to inquire about my fingers, which are not straight and have a noticeable lateral curvature. It seems that the first joints of bo...