Medications to Promote Bone Growth: Coverage and Recommendations for Recovery
Which medications can promote bone cell growth, and which ones are covered by health insurance? Which ones are not covered? Hello, Dr. Shi! Happy New Year! I am currently undergoing open reduction and internal fixation surgery for fractures of the proximal phalanx of the third to...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Under normal circumstances, the healing of fractures takes a certain amount of time, and there are currently no medications available that can accelerate fracture healing. However, for optimal healing, good nutrition is essential, and there should be no deficiencies in calcium, v...[Read More] Medications to Promote Bone Growth: Coverage and Recommendations for Recovery
Struggling with Inability to Straighten Right Hand After Injury
Inability to fully extend the right hand? Hello, I had a car accident in April, and after an X-ray, a fracture was found in my wrist, specifically at the joint connection. The initial diagnosis from the doctor recommended a cast, but I couldn't fully regain my previous mobil...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Poor fracture healing can lead to limited joint mobility. If possible, please take some time to come to the outpatient clinic for an X-ray, so we can assess the treatment options. Orthopedics Department, Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Struggling with Inability to Straighten Right Hand After Injury
Can I Eat Bananas After a Leg Fracture? Expert Insights on Dietary Restrictions
excuse me? Hello, Doctor: I have a question I would like to ask you, and I would appreciate your advice and guidance. Thank you! My question is: I previously suffered a fracture of two small bones in my right calf due to a car accident, and a traditional Chinese medicine practiti...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There are no food restrictions after a fracture. Literature reports indicate that alcohol consumption and smoking can affect fracture healing; therefore, the claim that bananas have an impact on bones is a widely circulated myth and should not be taken at face value. After a frac...[Read More] Can I Eat Bananas After a Leg Fracture? Expert Insights on Dietary Restrictions
Understanding Scapula Fractures: Recovery Time and Long-term Effects
Scapular fracture Hello Dr. Shi: On October 19, 2000, I had an accident while riding a motorcycle and sustained an injury. An X-ray revealed a 3mm fracture of the left scapula with a slight downward displacement of 1cm. After three months of traditional Chinese medicine treatment...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture line of the scapula is not significant, conservative treatment is the principle approach. Typically, fractures heal within three months; however, joint mobility may be limited due to pain before healing occurs, often resulting in the patient's inability to ra...[Read More] Understanding Scapula Fractures: Recovery Time and Long-term Effects