Fingers, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 15

Finger tendonitis and botulinum toxin? Hello Dr. Chen! I have been experiencing pain in the palm and back of my right hand, specifically in the index and middle fingers, for a long time. I consulted an orthopedic specialist, who diagnosed me with tendonitis. As a result, I have b...

Elbow bump? Hello, Doctor: In early June, I severely hit a bump next to my elbow, which caused immediate numbness and heat, almost making me faint. Sometimes, when I accidentally touch that area again, my hand becomes numb, mainly affecting my ring and little fingers. I am a pian...

Unexplained swelling and pain? Hello Doctor: My fingers and toes often develop small red spots about 0.5 cm in size on the sides of the fingertips and the last joint. These red spots then expand into a larger area that becomes red and swollen, and they are painful to touch. In se...

Interphalangeal joint Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I started experiencing a clicking sensation in my finger joints, but there is no stiffness or swelling in the joints. This sensation occurs in the other four fingers of my hand, while my right thumb does not have this issue....

Shoulder joint pain and numbness in the right fingers? Doctor: Hello! Two years ago, I started learning to play golf with a driver and experienced pain in my left shoulder. I thought a little rest would help it heal, but as time went on, the pain became bearable at times, and I o...

Can throwing a softball cause a fracture? Hello Dr. Chen, last month (May 28), while throwing a softball from left field to the infield, I exerted too much force and sustained a right humeral fracture. The diagnosis certificate states "right humerus comminuted fracture with ...

Right hand carpal tunnel syndrome The symptoms of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger. Patients may also experience weakness in the hand and difficulty in gripping object...

10 fingers / wrist / elbow Dear Dr. Yeh, My left wrist, elbow, and fingers hurt all the time when I cook, crochet, knit, write letters, or clean the house. I always used cold water to wash my hands when I was in Taiwan. I wonder if it is arthritis or osteoporosis! I’m married an...

Intermittent pain in various body parts? Hello, Doctor. Over the past week, I have been experiencing increasing pain throughout my body without a specific location. Initially, it felt like each segment of my spine was stuck together, and I had a sense of fatigue in my back. When ...

Ligament displacement Hello: Two years ago, I suffered a fracture in my left wrist due to a car accident. It healed after two months, but later, a doctor diagnosed a ligament displacement that required surgery to insert screws for stabilization. Currently, I often experience sore...

Elbow fracture A 10-year-old child has a left elbow fracture and underwent pinning on March 25, followed by the application of a cast on the left arm. The child has been experiencing persistent itching, and although the doctor prescribed an anti-itch medication, the effect has be...

Trigger finger Due to excessive exercise, there is pain in the right middle finger. Every morning upon waking, the finger is bent and requires soaking in hot water to straighten it. What are the treatment and rehabilitation options?

excuse me? Hello Director Shih: I would like to ask about a toe fracture where a steel pin is only inserted from the tip of the toe, without performing surgery at the fracture site. Is this considered one of the items covered under the National Health Insurance for closed reducti...

Mantou Fist Doctor, I would like to ask about an injury I sustained a year ago. I fractured the membrane of my right pinky finger due to forcefully hitting a wall with a fist. It has healed, but now whenever I apply even slight force or bump it, it immediately turns red and exper...

Is it normal after fracture surgery? Hello Dr. Shi: I would like to ask you a question. I fell and fractured my left wrist on November 18, underwent surgery to have a metal plate inserted, and had my cast removed on December 18. Since the cast was removed, my entire left hand, in...

Joint pain in the fingers? Hello Doctor: My fingers often experience pain in each joint, especially in the thumb, which is more severe. Sometimes the pain is so intense that it leads to stiffness and trembling. Even pressing the brake while riding a bike can be unbearable. When t...

Finger deformity Hello Doctor, I am 15 years old and in the second year of junior high school. A couple of years ago, my right index finger was bent to the left by a classmate, causing significant swelling in the middle joint of the finger, and the bone above that joint has shift...

Why are the joints in the fingers and toes swollen and painful? Doctor, why are the joints in my hands and feet swollen and painful? The joints in my fingers swell and become stiff because my triglyceride level is 250 and my cholesterol level is 235. Is there a connection? I have...

Arthritis Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my fingers and lumbar spine, and I often have trouble sleeping due to joint pain in my fingers, sometimes waking up in pain. When the weather is cooler, I sometimes experience pain in my left shoulder and right knee after f...

Today, for some reason... my finger..? During a lecture today, I suddenly felt my right hand starting to ache. Later, the joints of my fingers began to darken and felt almost numb. However, with just a slight movement, my fingers would become noticeably painful. Doctor, could I p...