Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Finger joints Hello Doctor, previously I experienced pain in the joint of my ring finger when pressed, and also pain when bending the finger. I went to the hospital's Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology department for blood tests and X-rays. The doctors said it was neither...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, Madam: Arthritis in the finger joints is quite common due to their high usage. If the hands are used frequently, it is advisable to first reduce the intensity and duration of use, and to take anti-inflammatory pain relievers and muscle relaxants, which can alleviate most s...[Read More] Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Finger joints Hello Doctor, previously I experienced pain in the joint of my ring finger when pressed, and also pain when bending the finger. I went to the hospital's Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology department for blood tests and X-rays. The doctors said it was neither...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, ladies: Arthritis in the finger joints is quite common due to high usage. If the hands are used frequently, it is advisable to first reduce the intensity and duration of use, and to take anti-inflammatory pain relievers and muscle relaxants, which can alleviate most sympto...[Read More] Understanding Finger Joint Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Addressing Persistent Foot Mobility Issues
Post-operative care for tibial fractures? I suffered a tibial fracture in my lower leg during the last accident, approximately in the middle of the bone. After surgery, I started to move a few days later and noticed that I couldn't dorsiflex my foot or fully place it flat on...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you return to the original surgeon's clinic for a follow-up consultation. Thank you.[Read More] Post-Tibial Fracture Surgery: Addressing Persistent Foot Mobility Issues
Recurrent Shoulder Injury After Clavicle Dislocation Surgery: What to Do?
Re-injury after left acromioclavicular joint dislocation surgery? Hello, doctor. At the end of 2019, I was in a car accident that resulted in a left acromioclavicular joint dislocation, which I had surgically repaired that same year. At the end of 2020, I was in another car accid...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if you meet the criteria for surgery, considering that you have a complete acromioclavicular dislocation, given your age, it is important to address this issue as you have a long future ahead. Leaving behind shoulder mobility impairment as a sequela would not be ideal. Cha...[Read More] Recurrent Shoulder Injury After Clavicle Dislocation Surgery: What to Do?
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Solutions for Joint Inflammation
Joint inflammation Hello doctor, around mid-April, I noticed that when I squat down and then stand up, I experience pain in the back of my right knee. At first, I was able to stand up on my own, but by early May, I needed to use my hands to support myself on the table to stand up...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello! It is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Solutions for Joint Inflammation
Understanding Recovery Challenges After Tibial Plateau Fracture Surgery
Medial tibial plateau fracture I underwent a self-funded interlocking titanium alloy fracture surgery on my right tibial plateau on March 23. It has been approximately 5 weeks since the surgery, and I can now achieve a 90-degree bend and stand on both feet. However, I notice that...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is inevitable that the range of motion in the knee joint will decrease after surgery. To restore it to the pre-injury condition, active rehabilitation is necessary. However, overdoing it can lead to pain. If there are concerns about the displacement of the fixation plate, an X...[Read More] Understanding Recovery Challenges After Tibial Plateau Fracture Surgery
Post-Fracture Recovery: Managing Pain and Mobility Challenges
Post-operative issues following a fracture? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my condition. It has been approximately five months since my car accident, during which I sustained an open fracture of the left femur and a closed (displaced) fracture of the left tibia. Sinc...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Heat therapy can usually relieve muscle soreness, and anti-inflammatory pain medications can also be taken for relief. 2. Before a fracture has fully healed, swelling in the lower extremities can occur; elevating the affected limb and performing some muscle contraction exerc...[Read More] Post-Fracture Recovery: Managing Pain and Mobility Challenges
Understanding Hand Joint Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Hand joints Hello, Doctor Shi: This is my job description: quality inspection of hardware – using a needle to remove burrs from the hardware. Recently, during weekdays at work, I have been experiencing pain in my hand joints. I am not sure if it is related to holding the needle f...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It may be related to overuse; you can try applying a warm compress. Additionally, make sure to give your hands some rest and avoid straining them when possible.[Read More] Understanding Hand Joint Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: What to Monitor for Your Teen's Development
Growth plate issues I went for an X-ray of the growth plates for my 15-year-old son, and the results show that there is still significant space in the growth plates of his hands, while the growth plates in his feet are nearly closed. What should I pay attention to? Should I get a...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Engaging in regular exercise, consuming nutritious foods, and ensuring adequate sleep may help you grow a little taller without the need for additional X-rays.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: What to Monitor for Your Teen's Development
Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential at 15
Is there a chance of having a normal height? Since the first year of junior high school, my height was 155 cm, then 161 cm in the second year, and three months ago I measured 166 cm in the third year. It seems I have grown about 5.6 cm in a year, while my classmates have grown 7....
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Maintaining regular exercise is sufficient; excessive exercise can be harmful.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Understanding Growth Potential at 15
Managing Wrist Pain During Pregnancy: Tips for Expecting Mothers
Wrist pain during pregnancy? Hello, doctor. I am currently 27 weeks pregnant with twins. Since week 20, I have been experiencing numbness in my hands while sleeping. One night at week 23, I woke up with significant pain in my right wrist, and shortly after, my left wrist started ...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, during pregnancy, some individuals may experience poor circulation leading to edema. If nerves are compressed, it can result in numbness, while tendon compression may cause pain. You should consult a physician to rule out any other underlying causes. Rehabilitation or appr...[Read More] Managing Wrist Pain During Pregnancy: Tips for Expecting Mothers
Shoulder Blade Pain When Lying Flat: Causes and Solutions
Pain near the scapula while lying flat? Last Saturday, my husband accidentally fell backward while exercising. Instinctively, he used his hands to brace himself during the fall. Later that night, he noticed pain along the left side of his back near the scapula when lying flat, bu...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Please go to the orthopedic outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Shoulder Blade Pain When Lying Flat: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Finger Pain and Stiffness: When to Seek Medical Help
Pain in the proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger, with stiffness most pronounced in the morning? I recently started a new job that requires me to hold a grinder with one hand for long periods. After three months of this, I am experiencing significant pain in the first joi...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, improper or prolonged exertion on the joints of the hands can lead to symptoms such as pain, heat, and stiffness. It is important to pay attention to the usage of your hands, as prolonged misuse can result in chronic inflammation and may even lead to chronic conditions suc...[Read More] Understanding Finger Pain and Stiffness: When to Seek Medical Help
Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure? Exploring Options
If the growth plates have closed, are there any other methods to increase height? Hello, two days ago I visited the hospital, and the doctor informed me that the growth plates in my hands have already closed. I would like to ask: 1. If the growth plates in my hands have closed,...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Administering growth hormone after the growth plates have closed is ineffective. 2. The claims circulating on the internet are incorrect. 3. There are no foods that can achieve this. 4. There is no such method. 5. Limb lengthening surgery involves a surgical technique ...[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller After Growth Plate Closure? Exploring Options
Understanding Full-Body Tension and Pain: A Guide to Relief
Generalized muscle tension and soreness? Hello: In recent years, I have frequently experienced shoulder and neck pain, as well as pain in my buttocks (unsure if it's sciatica or piriformis syndrome), ankle pain, and knee pain. I have been trying to exercise, but after just a...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, most of these issues are due to 1. cumulative damage from long-term poor posture, and 2. physical dysfunction caused by prolonged labor and lack of exercise. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a physician who can help you gradually adjust your condition, ideally with a ...[Read More] Understanding Full-Body Tension and Pain: A Guide to Relief
Understanding Ulnar Styloid and Toe Fractures: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Ulnar styloid prominence and toe fractures? Hello Doctor: I am a 22-year-old male. On May 12, I had a car accident where I fell and braced myself with my hands, resulting in an ulnar styloid fracture of my right wrist and a proximal phalanx fracture of my right big toe. X-rays co...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Toe fractures typically heal in about three months. The physician's management is reasonable, and if walking is not painful, it is permissible to walk. 2. If there is suspicion of other injuries, further imaging studies are necessary, and then a consultation with a hand ...[Read More] Understanding Ulnar Styloid and Toe Fractures: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Sudden Knee Pain and Joint Discomfort: Seeking Solutions for Relief
Sudden pain in the left knee while sleeping, along with pain in the finger joints? I suddenly woke up one night with pain in my left knee and was unable to put weight on it when getting out of bed. I went to the orthopedic department at Asia University Hospital, where they took X...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, if you suddenly experience pain in your left knee and both hands, it is important to consider whether you have sustained an injury or if your workload has been excessive. If this occurs occasionally and improves with rest or pain relief medication, you should take care to ...[Read More] Sudden Knee Pain and Joint Discomfort: Seeking Solutions for Relief
Post-Surgery Challenges After Distal Humerus Fracture: Recovery Insights
Postoperative issues following distal humeral fracture surgery? Hello Doctor, I am here to inquire again about my car accident on June 2nd of this year, which resulted in a distal humeral fracture in my left arm. On June 3rd, I underwent surgery where two metal plates and eight s...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Apply heat or use pain relievers. 2. Surgical implantation of a steel plate for distal humeral fracture, as it is very close to the radial nerve, should not be removed unless absolutely necessary. 3. Activities can be resumed after bone healing. 4. Weight should be gradually i...[Read More] Post-Surgery Challenges After Distal Humerus Fracture: Recovery Insights
Understanding Congenital Tibial Bowing in Infants: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Congenital tibial bowing in infants? Hello doctor, my child is currently 9 and a half months old. An ultrasound before birth indicated that there was an issue with his foot. Since birth, the pediatric orthopedic doctor we have seen mentioned that it has become somewhat straighter...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: If there is improvement (more upright), you can observe first without aggressive treatment. If you notice that the crawling posture seems a bit unusual, you can assist from the side. During bathing, dressing, or changing diapers, you can also perform massage on the affecte...[Read More] Understanding Congenital Tibial Bowing in Infants: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Finger Sensation
Herniated disc finger issues Hello Doctor, since around mid to late October, I've been experiencing a peculiar sensation on the outer side of my left little toe, as if it's soft when it touches the floor. I consulted a doctor and had an X-ray taken, which revealed that ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, the symptoms in your hands and feet are likely not caused by the same issue. First, we need to assess the degree of scoliosis. Given your age, if the curvature is not significant, it is unlikely to affect the nerves, and treatment with medication and rehabilitation should ...[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Finger Sensation