Hands, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 8

Finger stiffness My mother is 52 years old and has recently been experiencing stiffness in her fingers at night, making them difficult to move. She says it takes about 20 minutes after waking up for them to return to normal. What could be the cause of this, and should she see a d...

Knee unable to bend after a car accident? Last week, I had a motorcycle accident and sustained a severe abrasion on my right knee, which is currently being treated. However, I am unable to bend my knee normally. It's not that my knee hurts, but I feel tightness in the muscle...

Foot edema Hello Dr. Lee, I have some questions I would like to ask. About two months ago, I went to a martial arts center to adjust my ankle. Initially, the discomfort in my ankle improved; at that time, my ankle was not injured, just a little uncomfortable. After a few sessio...

Cervical osteophytes My mother is 70 years old and underwent an MRI examination, which revealed severe nerve compression due to bone spurs at the C4 and C5 vertebrae, causing numbness and pain in her hands that prevents her from sleeping. The doctor recommended surgery to remove ...

Surgical procedure for pediatric trigger finger? Hello, my child is currently 2 years and 3 months old and has trigger thumb in both hands! We have been undergoing rehabilitation for almost two months now, but he is unwilling to cooperate with wearing the splint for stabilization...

Generalized body aches? Hello Dr. Shi, Before reading this letter, please refrain from considering my age to avoid any preconceived notions that may influence the diagnosis of my condition. About a year ago, I began experiencing severe pain in both feet upon getting out of bed o...

excuse me? I am 18 years old and have a leg length discrepancy of 4.6 centimeters, along with multiple osteochondromas. Since childhood, I have undergone surgeries for multiple osteochondromas on my hands, feet, knees, and shoulders. I have discovered that the leg length discrepa...

There is a protrusion of bone in the center of the child's chest? Recently, the child has been sick and not eating, resulting in weight loss. I noticed a hard lump protruding about one finger's width above the lowest rib (approximately where you would place your hands f...

left wrist During class at a tutoring center, I was sitting in the back where the chairs are higher, and I had to use my hands to support myself in order to jump up and sit down. One time, I pressed down hard with my palm, and there was a loud "pop." The right side of m...

Pain I have a question: My heels on both feet experience intermittent pain, and my calves also have intermittent pain. My hands are red, swollen, and painful. I experience intermittent facial pain, which becomes red and swollen when exposed to heat, and it itches. My neck is also...

Bone spur Hello Dr. Lin: My father is 70 years old and has bone spurs, elevated liver enzymes, and high uric acid levels. He experiences shortness of breath when walking and needs to stop and rest after just a few steps. He has visited many hospitals for examinations, but they ha...

Kneeling down and then standing up can cause the knees to feel weak or unstable due to several reasons. One common cause is a temporary drop in blood pressure, known as orthostatic hypotension, which can occur when changing positions quickly. Additionally, muscle fatigue or weakn...

Improper writing posture can lead to growth plate issues? Hello, Doctor! Generally, the bones in a person's finger joints may protrude slightly, or may not even appear to be protruding at all! However, the joint of my right little finger is quite prominent, forming a noticea...

Growth plate Hello, Doctor: I am currently in the ninth grade and would like to ask you: 1. Have my growth plates fused yet? 2. Is body weight related to bone structure? 3. Is my height and weight (168 cm, 53 kg) considered too thin due to my bone structure? 4. A classmate of min...

Joint pain Hello, Doctor! Since mid-August, I have been experiencing joint and bone pain that started with pharyngitis, and it has been over two months now. I have consulted the immunology department at the Veterans General Hospital, and on October 13, I had blood and urine tests...

Cervical scoliosis Hello: I am not sure if my neck pain is due to poor posture from prolonged work. This condition has been ongoing for quite some time, and in the past few months, whenever I experience neck pain, I also have severe headaches. Additionally, sometimes when I press...

My hand is swollen? Hello, about a year ago, I started experiencing soreness and swelling in both of my legs, and I need assistance from others to get up after squatting down. Recently, my hands have also started to have issues; I cannot make a fist with my left hand, and my midd...

I feel tightness in my right scapula? Recently, I've been feeling tightness in my right scapula, and when I place my hands flat at my sides, it always seems like the right side is slightly longer. While playing basketball, I also noticeably feel that my right hand is unable ...

I'm not sure if I need to see an orthopedic specialist? Doctor, I have a longer upper body, so when I sit, I tend to slouch. Initially, my spine and lower back feel a bit sore, probably because I've been in the same position for too long without moving. When I try to st...

Right-sided buttock pain? This symptom has been present for two weeks. Initially, I felt a dull ache in the middle of my right buttock. Gradually, when I attempted to touch my toes with both hands, I found it difficult with my right hand and could not reach my right toe. Just per...