Hands, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 9

Height growth issues About seven years ago, I started practicing Qigong, and every morning I would do it. I noticed a peculiar phenomenon: during my annual health check-ups, I discovered that I had grown taller by one centimeter over the years. I didn't think much of it, ass...

Radial fracture Hello Doctor: I sustained a dislocation of my right hand palm and a closed distal radius fracture due to a car accident on January 2nd. I underwent surgery on the same day for reduction and had a cast and two external fixation pins placed. Four weeks later, the ca...

Can cervical disc herniation potentially lead to mild stroke symptoms? Can cervical disc herniation potentially lead to mild stroke symptoms? Generally, physicians believe that symptoms caused by cervical disc herniation include weakness or numbness in the limbs; however, a 30-ye...

Stiffness in the middle finger? Hello, I had a car accident a year and a half ago, resulting in a fracture of the radius and ulnar bones (near the wrist). The metal pins were removed a year ago. Recently, within the past month, I have noticed stiffness in my fingers when I wake u...

Elbow joint pain? Hello Doctor, My father is right-handed and has been experiencing pain in his left elbow for about five months (his right hand is normal). He does not engage in heavy labor, and he does not feel pain when his hands are empty, but he experiences pain in his elb...

Wrist pain? Hello, Dr. Wang: I would like to ask about my wrist joint, which sometimes feels achy; during severe episodes, even my elbow or shoulder joints are affected. These symptoms often occur after lifting heavy objects or with frequent hand activities. However, I feel more ...

excuse me? I have a slight curvature in my right pinky finger (it's been like this for a long time and doesn't seem to have any impact), but my left hand is normal. Is there any concern about this?

There is some numbness from the left hand to the left foot? Hello, doctor. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, while I was out with my classmates, someone rushed over and lifted my hands and feet, and I was unable to stop it, resulting in me being thrown onto the grass. When I got up...

Questions related to the recovery time for open fractures of the tibia and fibula? Hello Doctor: On August 15, I had a car accident resulting in an open fracture of the distal tibia and fibula in my left leg (near the ankle). I underwent fixation with bone screws and plates, and ...

Multiple Chondromas Hello Dr. Lee, my daughter is 11 years old and has been diagnosed with multiple chondromas after consultations at Chang Gung, Taipei Medical University, and Cathay hospitals. She has noticeable protrusions of chondromas on her hands, feet, and fingers, with so...

Rheumatoid arthritis that cannot be defined by physicians? Hello Dr. Lin, my mother is 58 years old. For the past two years, she has been experiencing persistent inflammatory pain in both hands and ankles, which has led her to avoid walking and resulted in osteoporosis in her rig...

My elbow is stiff? Dear Doctor, I have tennis elbow and have received several steroid injections, but there has been no improvement even after the medication wore off. My elbow continues to swell and hurt, even when I'm not working. Am I a suitable candidate for arthroscopic...

Neck injury Hello Dr. Lee, I previously visited you for a neck injury around August 25. I sustained a neck strain due to external force. During my visit, you took some X-rays and diagnosed it as a muscle strain. After taking the medication, I felt better, and after finishing the ...

After an X-ray of the arm, a portion of the bone appears dark? My grandmother is in her 70s and has been experiencing a tingling sensation in her hands for some time. Yesterday, she suddenly reported feeling unwell, and my uncle took her to the hospital. An X-ray revealed that a ...

Rehabilitation after fracture healing? Hello Dr. Lee: I am the one who asked a question on May 17th. Thank you for your blessings. Yesterday (which was seven months and twenty days after my fracture), I went for a follow-up appointment, and the doctor said that the fracture has h...

De Quervain's tenosynovitis Hello, over three months ago, I sought treatment at a clinic for "mother's hand" (De Quervain's tenosynovitis). The doctor administered a steroid injection into my wrist, but shortly after, I noticed an increasing disparity bet...

Painful cramps in both heels and hands? I experience significant pain in my heels whenever I sit down and then stand up. The tendons on both sides of my heels also occasionally cramp. Sometimes, my hands cramp involuntarily as well. Which medical specialty should I consult for th...

Are the following height-increasing exercises effective? I am currently in the second year of junior high school. I have been growing slowly for about a year now, and I am 164 cm tall. I developed earlier than most, having shown secondary sexual characteristics in sixth grade. Th...

Pain on both sides of the thighs and abdomen when squatting down and standing up? When I squat down and stand up, I experience severe pain near the ligaments on both sides of my abdomen close to my thighs (my voice also shakes, similar to speaking in a very cold place). Could thi...

Anterior cruciate ligament and tibial fracture issues? 1. I would like to inquire about the pain I experience after using the calf raise machine during my rehabilitation sessions. After completing the exercise, when I attempt to extend my calf upwards, I feel a sharp pain just be...