Hands, Orthopedics FAQ

Postoperative care for distal radius fracture? Hello Dr. Chen, I would like to ask if it is normal that my wrist cannot rotate more than four months after surgery for a distal radius fracture? I can't even twist a towel... Is it also normal for my hand to tremble when I hold...

Fracture of the left metacarpal. X-ray imaging diagnosis of the distal radius of the right hand? Hello, I had a car accident on March 20 and have been experiencing pain in both wrists. I went to the hospital for an X-ray examination, which revealed a fracture in the left metacarp...

Pain upon palpation in the middle of the ribs? Hello Doctor, about two months ago, after doing bench press during weight training, I experienced pain in the middle of my ribs (sternal area). The pain has gradually decreased since then, and I don't feel pain during weight tra...

Knee issues Hello Doctor, my joints in my hands and feet have been making noises more frequently over the past year. My knees also crack when I squat, and my shoulders make sounds when I stretch, but there is no pain. During a recent health check, the doctor mentioned that I have...

There is a popping sound on the outer side of the elbow after the car accident? Hello doctor, about 23 days ago I was in a car accident and when I flew forward, I landed on my hands. At that time, both my wrist and elbow were very painful, and I had a large bruise near the outer ...

There is a popping sound on the outer side of the left elbow after the car accident? On November 15, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where my motorcycle was rear-ended at a red light by another motorcycle traveling at high speed. When I was thrown forward, I braced myself...

Removal of metal screws after radius fracture surgery? 1. Is it normal to experience pain similar to a sprain after the removal of metal screws? 2. Is it normal to notice an inconsistency in the angles of both hands after the removal of metal screws? 3. After the removal of m...

A neck sprain typically takes about 1 to 3 weeks to heal naturally? Hello Dr. Chen, I had a minor motorcycle collision on September 20 of this year (it wasn't a serious accident, and both parties only sustained minor injuries). At the time, I only had abrasions on my hands a...

I have a neck sprain that has lasted for three weeks and hasn't improved. I'm a bit worried? Hello, Dr. Shih. On September 20th of this year, I was involved in a minor collision between two scooters (it wasn't a serious accident, and both parties only sustained min...

After the car accident, my ankle feels strange when I walk? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on January 6th of this year, resulting in bruises on my arms and legs. Subsequently, I experienced nausea, dizziness, and sensations of tingling and electric shock in my limbs, along...

Lumbar spine issues? Following up on the previous article, I recently visited a neurology clinic and underwent an examination of my limbs. The doctor mentioned that everything was generally normal, but there was a slight abnormality in the lumbar region, specifically at the fourt...

There is a painful spot when pressing on a specific vertebra in the back? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in the segment of my spine where my bra strap sits, and it seems to be more prominent. It also hurts when I bend my back. This issue has been ongoing for about th...

Bone depression Hello doctor, I have recently noticed that I often unintentionally press my face and feel a sensation of the bones in my head being pushed in. Is it possible to compress the bones using just my hands?

Pain and soreness in the limbs? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing alternating pain in my hands and feet over the past few weeks, with my fingers and toes being the most commonly affected. Additionally, I feel some pain in my feet after taking a shower. I'm wondering if ...

Radius and ulna fracture, suspected distal radioulnar joint dislocation? Hello, Doctor. I was originally scheduled for a follow-up appointment on November 22, but I have unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19. I have some urgent questions that I would like to ask. First: Wh...

Radial and ulnar fractures Hello Doctor, I was supposed to have a follow-up appointment on November 22, but unfortunately, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have some urgent questions, so I would like to ask the following: First: What could be the reason for pain when pressing o...

Could I have a spinal fracture? Hello Dr. Chen: I am 19 years old. Three months ago, I fell off my motorcycle while turning in the rain, as the road was slippery with leaves. I was traveling at about 40 kilometers per hour and did not hit anything; I just slid for a short distanc...

Lower back pain? Two and a half years ago, I injured my left lower back and hip while lifting something heavy. I sought treatment from both traditional Chinese medicine with acupuncture and Western medicine with electrical therapy, heat packs, and stretching, but none were effect...

Am I suffering from rheumatoid arthritis? A 45-year-old female, 158 cm tall, weighing 45 kg: (1) Menopause occurred in May 2022. (2) No chronic diseases, no hereditary diseases, no allergies. (3) Diagnosed with a gastric ulcer via endoscopy in July 2021; chronic gastric acid has ...

Mommy's thumb issue Hand problems Hello, Doctor. I am an extreme sports athlete specializing in hand-based activities, and I have been practicing this sport for over six years. Over the past couple of years, I have been experiencing increasingly noticeable pain in my hands, ...