Understanding Quadriceps Contracture: Insights on Treatment Options
Frog legs Hello Dr. Su, I would like to ask you some questions. Due to receiving injections since childhood, I have developed significant muscle contractions in both thighs (with noticeable indentations), which prevents me from squatting down properly. The angle at which I can sq...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Dear TJD, According to the information you provided, it appears to be Quadriceps contracture. This condition is relatively rare in Taiwan, but more common in mountainous areas of Japan. In the 1960s, a significant number of cases were reported, leading to schoolchildren being un...[Read More] Understanding Quadriceps Contracture: Insights on Treatment Options
Understanding Frog Legs: Surgical Options for Hip Pain Relief
Frog legs Hello, I missed the golden period for treatment, and now I find it very difficult to climb stairs and even get on the bus, which has caused some inconvenience. I wonder if there are successful surgical cases at my age. I'm worried about my current condition and the...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Dear CC: A depression in the buttocks does not necessarily indicate frog legs; muscle atrophy can also result from sciatic nerve pathology. Please ensure you consult an orthopedic physician and arrange for nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing and electromyography (EMG) to asse...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Surgical Options for Hip Pain Relief
Understanding Frog Legs: Orthopedic Challenges and Solutions for Women
Frog legs Hello Dr. Su, I am a woman suffering from frog leg syndrome. I had a cesarean section, and I am experiencing the following issues in my left thigh and hip: 1. I need to hold onto the handrail to climb stairs, I have difficulty squatting and getting up, and I cannot rise...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, it may not be caused by frog legs, but rather by sciatica. Please promptly visit a major hospital's orthopedic department for X-rays or a CT scan to confirm whether there are bone spurs or other conditions (such as tumors, congenital abnormalit...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Orthopedic Challenges and Solutions for Women
Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Expectations
Frog legs Hello, Doctor: 1. I am 38 years old; am I suitable for a frog-leg surgery? Will the recovery time be longer? 2. After the surgery, will I need to lie on my stomach? How long will it take before I can lie on my back? 3. Generally, how many days after the surgery can I g...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhang: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are the responses regarding the various issues related to frog legs: 1. At 38 years old, it is somewhat late to undergo surgery for frog legs. The appropriate timing for such surgery is generally during adolescence or around the ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Expectations
Understanding Frog Legs and O-Legs: Treatment Options and Costs
I may have frog legs and bow legs? I recently learned that frog legs... when squatting, they fall backward. However, I also noticed that my legs cannot stand straight and together. Normally, it doesn't affect me much, but using a squat toilet is very painful, and wearing sho...
Dr. Yang Nanping Reply:
Hello: Frog legs is a colloquial term, clinically referring to gluteal muscle spasms that affect squatting function, resulting in either bow legs or knock knees. If the angle is not significant, it is merely a cosmetic issue, and surgery is generally not necessary. It is more imp...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs and O-Legs: Treatment Options and Costs
Understanding Frog Legs: Assessing Military Fitness and Hip Flexibility
How to determine frog legs? Hello Doctor: My brother is currently serving in the military, but he has frog legs, which is medically known as gluteal muscle fibrosis. I would like to ask if being able to lift his leg to 140 degrees, with an external rotation of 40 degrees and an i...
Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Hello, Xiao Lun: The so-called "frog legs" refer to gluteal muscle fibrosis, which may be caused by congenital factors, injury, or injections. According to the current standards for the assessment of injuries and illnesses for alternative service personnel, item 116 sta...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Assessing Military Fitness and Hip Flexibility
Understanding Functional Impact of Frog Legs in Orthopedic Surgery
The last question regarding my frog legs drop issue? Doctor! I apologize, but could you please clarify what you meant yesterday when you said that if the frog leg affects function, surgery would be necessary? What do you mean by "affecting function"? Thank you!
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The term "functional impairment" refers to situations where actions such as squatting lead to falling backward, or when a job requires squatting but the individual is unable to do so. This also includes experiencing pain, soreness, or discomfort while walking. Additiona...[Read More] Understanding Functional Impact of Frog Legs in Orthopedic Surgery
Understanding Frog Legs: Treatment and Spine Pain Connection
Still related to the issue of health check-ups? Doctor, (1) I would like to ask about the symptoms you mentioned yesterday; I have all of them! I did receive quite a few vaccinations when I was younger. Today, I want to continue asking: does the frog leg condition require treatme...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Frog legs typically do not cause spinal pain. If frog legs affect your function, surgical treatment may be necessary, and it can lead to recovery. For spinal issues, it is advisable to consult a physician.[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Treatment and Spine Pain Connection
Understanding 'Frog Legs' Diagnosis: Do You Need Further Hospital Evaluation?
Today our school is conducting health check-ups! Hello, doctor! I just started high school and I have a question for you. Today at school, during my health check-up, the doctor mentioned that I have something called "frog legs." I'm a bit nervous about it. Do I nee...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Frog leg syndrome refers to the contraction of the gluteus maximus, which leads to an inability to adduct the thighs (bend inward). When attempting to squat, the body tends to lean backward, and if one must squat, the thighs need to be spread wide apart, resembling the posture of...[Read More] Understanding 'Frog Legs' Diagnosis: Do You Need Further Hospital Evaluation?
Understanding Frog Legs: Weight Impact and Treatment Options
Do frog legs vary in size due to weight? Hello, Doctor: 1. Is the frog leg phenomenon related to being overweight? Could being too heavy prevent the feet from being flat on the ground? 2. If it is not related, how should frog legs be treated or managed? 3. Where in the Yilan ...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello, A-Guo; 1. Frog legs are not related to being overweight; it is due to the accumulation of fat in the posterior knee area. 2. If there is no atrophy of the gluteus maximus, then surgery on the gluteal muscles is unnecessary. 3. Public hospitals generally still have pers...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Weight Impact and Treatment Options
Understanding Frog Leg Syndrome: Orthopedic Insights and Specialist Recommendations
Frog legs Thank you, Dr. Su, for your response. I would like to ask again: Should frog legs be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist? Do all orthopedic doctors know about frog legs? Are there any specialists in Kaohsiung who are more experienced with frog legs? I apologize for ta...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
1. Yes. The surgical methods for frog leg deformity, as well as the annual military service physical examinations, are primarily handled by orthopedic specialists. 2. Since the prevalence of frog leg deformity has been around for one to two decades, younger physicians have had ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Syndrome: Orthopedic Insights and Specialist Recommendations
Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Safety, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Frog leg surgery Dear Dr. Shi, I have had a condition commonly referred to as "frog legs" for a long time. When I squat, I need to spread my legs apart first, and I am unable to cross my legs. I have read online that aside from surgical treatment, there are no other ef...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Chen, In response to your inquiries, please find the answers below: 1. If the condition is not very severe, it is usually managed with observation or medication. 2. The surgery is not considered major, and complications are uncommon. 3. Postoperatively, a recovery peri...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Safety, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Understanding Frog Legs: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns in Orthopedics
Frog legs I would like to ask: 1. Can frog legs cause leg length discrepancy? 2. Why can't the legs be brought together when sitting, and why does walking look very awkward? 3. Are there any other methods to improve this besides surgery? 4. Will surgery result in an inabilit...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello, Shiou: 1. Frog legs do not cause leg length discrepancies, but they can lead to joint degeneration. 2. If you are unable to bring your knees together while sitting, it may result in "wardrobe malfunctions" for women, affecting personal privacy. 3. Based on the sy...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns in Orthopedics
Understanding Tight Hamstrings: Implications for Military Service Eligibility
Tight calf muscles? Hello, doctor: I am unable to keep both feet flat on the ground. I went to the hospital for an examination, and it was determined that I do not have frog legs. The doctor informed me that it might be due to tight muscles. Are there any other military service r...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
I'm not very clear about the other regulations, but being unable to squat down can be due to several reasons. Besides frog legs, tight Achilles tendons are also a possibility. If the muscles and tendons at the back of the calf are too tight, it can restrict the upward flexio...[Read More] Understanding Tight Hamstrings: Implications for Military Service Eligibility
Understanding Frog Legs: Diagnosis and Military Exemption Criteria
Frog Leg Identification Hello, doctor: I would like to ask how to assess frog legs (methods of evaluation such as measuring with a ruler or taking X-rays) and how severe the condition must be to be exempt from military service. Thank you.
Dr. Lin Gengxiao Reply:
1. The term "frog legs" commonly refers to a condition where the patient falls backward when squatting. The main causes of this phenomenon are twofold: one is the spasm of the gluteal muscles, and the other is a shortened Achilles tendon (though most people tend to beli...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Diagnosis and Military Exemption Criteria
Understanding Frog Legs: Treatment Options and Recovery in Orthopedics
Frog legs Doctor, does Yunlin Hospital offer treatment for frog leg syndrome? What is the surgical success rate? How many days of hospitalization are required after the surgery? Can I return to work immediately after discharge? What is the scar size? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Lin Gengxiao Reply:
1. The term "frog legs" commonly refers to a condition where patients fall backward when squatting. The main causes of this phenomenon are twofold: one is the spasm of the gluteal muscles, and the other is a shortened Achilles tendon (though most people tend to believe ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs: Treatment Options and Recovery in Orthopedics
Understanding Frog Legs in Orthopedics: Do You Need Surgery?
Frog legs I am a junior high school student. Today during my health check-up, it was mentioned that I have "frog legs." I would like to ask if surgery is necessary for this condition. Besides surgery, what other treatment options are available? My legs appear long and s...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello Jack: The formal medical term for frog legs is gluteal muscle spasm. Due to tightness in the gluteal muscles, individuals are unable to bring their legs together while squatting. In severe cases, they may need to spread their legs apart to sit down. If it affects the squatt...[Read More] Understanding Frog Legs in Orthopedics: Do You Need Surgery?