Hands, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 12

Trigger finger If bending and straightening your fingers causes pain, and pressing down also results in discomfort, along with a feeling of tightness in the fingers that has persisted for a month, it is important to consult a healthcare professional. They can assess your conditio...

Joint pain Hello Doctor, for at least 5 or 6 years, I have been experiencing intermittent redness, swelling, and pain in my finger joints. Every joint in all ten fingers has been affected at some point, and sometimes 2 or 3 areas hurt simultaneously. Typically, it starts with red...

Osteochondroma Hello, my son is 12 years old and has some unusual growths on his hands. Recently, an X-ray revealed symptoms of chondromas. I have heard that surgery may be necessary. Is this correct? Will there be any complications after the surgery, such as needing another oper...

Question about right distal radius fracture? Hello, doctor. My cousin (45 years old), who works as a life insurance agent, had an accident two days ago while collecting insurance premiums and fell off his motorcycle, resulting in a distal radius fracture on the right side. I woul...

Is it really just a hand issue? Doctor: Hello! I started experiencing back pain last year, with pain along the spine that becomes more pronounced when bending over. After an X-ray, the doctor diagnosed me with myofascial pain syndrome. Recently, I've noticed that I feel numb...

Frog legs I had surgery at a veterans hospital during middle school, which left me with a palm-sized scar on my buttocks that is quite deep and indented. Although I can squat with my heels on the ground, I still cannot perform normal stretches, such as those for the inner thigh m...

Can vinegar be consumed for periostitis? My grandmother is sixty-six years old. After she consumed vinegar, her hands became swollen and painful. Is it safe to consume vinegar with periostitis? What other foods should be avoided?

Chondropathy Dr. Zhou: I would like to ask what cartilage disease is like? I previously saw a doctor who said I have cartilage disease, but I don't know how to treat it! When I am in pain, I feel numbness and soreness all over, especially in my hands, feet, and back.

Spinal nerve compression & skin diseases!! Hello, Doctor! As the title suggests, my boyfriend is experiencing knee pain due to spinal cord compression affecting the nerves, making it difficult for him to squat or stand for long periods. His condition has worsened, and now he ...

Spinal pain Hello, Director Shi. I have a concern that I've recently noticed. Whenever I squat down, the area of my spine just above my lower back feels very tight and stiff, making it difficult for me to stay in a squat position for long. When I squat, it feels like my spin...

Sharp pain in the knee joint when going down stairs? Hello Dr. Luo, I have been experiencing a sharp pain at the lower edge of my left knee joint when going down stairs or walking downhill, but there are no symptoms when walking on flat surfaces. This has been occurring for abou...

I am certain that I want to undergo limb lengthening surgery? Hello, doctor. When I was in my third year of university, I had an X-ray of my growth plates at National Taiwan University Hospital, and they were already closed (I got my first period in the sixth grade... does this c...

Joint pain Hello Dr. Chen: I have some pain in my left ankle. When I squat down and try to stand up, the left joint hurts a lot. What kind of care or rehabilitation should I do to help it heal? Recently, my hands often tremble when I hold things, and my memory has been poor. I’m ...

Ask questions about bones? Hello, doctor: My hands, feet, and lower back often make cracking sounds! I feel very scared! I don't know what kind of condition this is. Is it treatable? What can I eat to improve this situation? Thank you! I appreciate your hard work.

Bone pain and scoliosis? Hello Doctor: Since middle school, I have occasionally experienced discomfort in my hands and feet. Are there any methods to alleviate this? My cousin, who is 15 years old, has finally relieved the pressure of academic stress, but now she has to face the ...

Can I still grow taller? I am 14 years old and 156 cm tall. I used to grow about 5 cm each year, but now I haven't grown even 2 cm. My dad is 173 cm and my mom is 168 cm, but I am only 156 cm. I am not underweight; I weigh about 43 kg and I am not on a diet. Most of my frien...

Spine Hello Doctor: My mother has been suffering from chronic back pain and numbness in her hands and legs. An X-ray revealed that her spine is compressing a nerve, and the hospital has recommended surgery; otherwise, she would need to wear a brace to manage the condition. If lef...

Jaw dislocation Hello, Dr. Yeh. About five or six years ago, I started experiencing dislocations of my jaw whenever I opened my mouth wide. In the earlier instances, I was able to forcefully bite down to realign it, but there was one time when it was so painful that I had to go t...

Joint pain It has been five months since delivery, and I still experience pain in my elbows, knees, and lumbar region, especially when leaning forward while sitting or lying on the table. The area from my lumbar spine to my coccyx feels very tight. What treatment options should I...

How to care for degenerative arthritis? My mother is nearly 60 years old and due to her job, she is constantly on her feet and has a restless personality, which has led to excessive strain on her legs and hands. Her legs, in particular, are showing signs of degeneration. Although...