Hands, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 5

Becoming prone to numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, doctor. I'm not sure when it started, but I've begun to experience numbness during movements that didn't cause it before. For example, when I sleep with my hands on my chest, my hands become numb; when I slee...

Growth plate Hello doctor, I am currently 14 years and 8 months old. I previously had an X-ray of my growth plates, and the doctor said that the growth plates in my hands are almost fused, but there is still a slight gap in my wrists. My height is 172 cm. Is there still a chance ...

Trigger finger concerns? Dear Director Chen, I have trigger finger in both of my middle fingers. I have already received a steroid injection in my right hand, but my left hand has not been treated yet. Currently, both hands are painful, and I often experience sharp pain in the m...

Radial-Ulnar Issues Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption, but I would like to ask whether surgery is recommended for congenital radioulnar fusion. What is the success rate of the surgery? How is the recovery rate? I have visited several hospitals before, and they all a...

Is dizziness for over a year related to cervical spondylosis? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing dizziness for over a year. After undergoing numerous tests, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea and mild fatty liver. Since the onset of dizziness last year until...

Dislocation of the artificial hip joint? Hello, I would like to ask if a splint covered by health insurance can be used to create a device to prevent dislocation in the case of an artificial hip joint dislocation. I have seen splint devices used for hands and feet, but I haven&#x...

Surgical treatment for a right clavicle fracture? Hello Doctor, I had surgery on my right clavicle on February 24th, and I have already had my stitches removed and am doing self-rehabilitation. May I ask if I can do some exercises, such as running, jumping jacks, or positions tha...

Fell and landed on the ground, and my right elbow made a loud popping sound? Hello Doctor: On the evening of February 15, when I got up to use the bathroom, I tripped while getting out of bed. I fell on my hands, and my right elbow made a popping sound. At that moment, I felt a s...

Coccygeal protrusion Hello doctor, I have a protrusion issue with my coccyx, so I can't sit on hard floors for long periods and need to frequently change positions. Doing sit-ups is uncomfortable, and I can't lie on a hard surface. However, during gym class yesterday, t...

One side of my shoulder and neck feels strange? I have been experiencing some unusual sensations in my left shoulder and neck. Generally, it’s not too bothersome, but the main issue arises when I sleep on my side at night; it becomes very uncomfortable. I have to adjust my should...

Need advice on diseases that are unlikely to occur in a 19-year-old? Hello, I have been suffering from various symptoms for about a year and a half. During this time, I have consulted numerous specialists, including psychiatrists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners/chi...

Long-term suffering requires advice? Hello, I have been suffering from a range of symptoms for about a year and a half. These include dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, hearing loss, weakness in my limbs (I struggle to open a glue bottle, and from an outsider's perspective, it ...

Drinking alcohol causes bone pain? Hello, Doctor! I am 39 years old, a housewife, do not smoke or drink alcohol, often stay up late, experience high levels of stress, and frequently eat out. I usually take vitamin supplements. This year, I've been experiencing soreness in my...

Drinking Yangming wine can lead to bone soreness? Hello, doctor! I am 39 years old, a housewife, do not smoke or drink alcohol, often stay up late, experience high levels of stress, and frequently eat out. I usually take vitamins, and this year I've been experiencing sorenes...

Pain between the left shoulder blade and the spine? Hello, Doctor: Pain location: Pain is located in the area between the left scapula and the spine (like a "point," not a widespread pain). Duration of pain: One year (the symptoms have remained the same for this yea...

Fracture recovery takes a long time? I fractured my wrist in my first year of high school. After being treated with a cast and having metal pins for stabilization, it healed. However, recently (in my third year of high school), I experience a sharp pain in the area of the fractur...

Sports injuries Hello doctor, my thumb was injured in May while I was playing volleyball. I lost my balance and my thumb was subjected to significant inward pressure. I went to an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray, but the orthopedic doctor said it was just a simple sprain and that ...

Almost a month after the car accident, there are no visible injuries on my arms and legs, but they hurt when pressed? I would like to ask about my condition. It has been almost a month since my car accident, and I have visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic multiple times....

If the swelling does not subside after two months, it may be painful? Hello, my friend had a car accident in mid-April and underwent surgery where three titanium plates were implanted in the neck and one titanium plate in each hand. Two months later, the swelling in both hands ha...

Neck issues Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I woke up one day with severe neck pain. I visited both a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and a general orthopedic clinic. Both doctors diagnosed me with a stiff neck. The traditional Chinese medicine treatment included one ses...