Understanding Right-Sided Chest Pain After ATV Riding: Causes and Solutions
Experiencing pain radiating from the right side of the back near the sternum? Hello Dr. Hong, Last week, I went on a trip with friends and after riding what I believe is called an ATV, I returned home (I was carrying a professional camera at the time, and since it was my first ...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Based on the symptoms you described, it seems to be a strain of the back muscles. If it is indeed a back muscle strain, a rest period of 2 to 3 weeks is necessary, followed by some physical rehabilitation therapy. During this time, heat therapy or symptomatic treatment can be app...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Chest Pain After ATV Riding: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Patellar Dislocation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Patellar dislocation Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old. Here are the details of my condition: Date: January 19, 2005 How the injury occurred: I was squatting on the ground looking for something, and when I tried to stand up, it felt like I pulled something in my right knee. It...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The lateral displacement of the patella may be caused by an injury or may have been present from the beginning. If it is not severe enough to require surgery, rehabilitation focusing on quadriceps strengthening exercises can help improve the condition. Currently, arthroscopic sur...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Dislocation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Understanding Long-Term Effects of C4 Spinal and ACL Injuries from Car Accidents
Regarding issues related to the fourth cervical vertebra and the posterior cruciate ligament of the knee? Injuries to the cervical spine, specifically to the fourth cervical vertebra, and damage to the posterior cruciate ligament of the knee due to a car accident can lead to seve...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Hello: If there is no neurological symptoms or joint instability associated with the injury to the fourth cervical vertebra, general observation is usually sufficient. However, we recommend that you return to the outpatient clinic for further detailed examination. As for the inju...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Effects of C4 Spinal and ACL Injuries from Car Accidents
Understanding Neck Pain: Degeneration or Muscle Tension?
My cervical spine feels strange? Recently, I've been experiencing some issues with my cervical spine. Sometimes, I hear a sound in my neck and head that resembles rusting, and my neck often feels strained. When I lie down, I feel a tingling sensation in the skin of my right ...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Dear Ai Ru: Neck degeneration is not only a condition that affects the elderly. Based on your reported symptoms, it seems that there may be nerve root compression in your cervical spine, which could be causing the tingling sensation. In addition to physical therapy, it is importa...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain: Degeneration or Muscle Tension?
Understanding Recovery After Knee Fracture: Rehab and Swelling Solutions
Fracture Hello Dr. Lee, About seven weeks ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where my left leg, below the knee, was crushed. I primarily sustained a fracture on the inner side of my knee. After being in a cast for six weeks, it was removed, and during my follow-up appo...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question regarding the treatment of fractures, it is essential to ensure the healing of the fracture site, which requires stabilization (internal fixation, such as plates or intramedullary nails; external fixation, such as casts or external fixators). A...[Read More] Understanding Recovery After Knee Fracture: Rehab and Swelling Solutions
Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine, leading to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. It can also affect other joints and areas of the body, including Hello LYC, this is Joann. You might remember me a little. I apologize for ...
Dr. Lin Yijun Reply:
Remember that your HLA-B27 test at National Taiwan University was negative, and your inflammatory markers were normal. Clinically, diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis in HLA-B27 negative patients requires caution. Due to anatomical factors, early sacroiliitis is often difficult to ...[Read More] Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Concerns
Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Expectations
Frog legs Hello, Doctor: 1. I am 38 years old; am I suitable for a frog-leg surgery? Will the recovery time be longer? 2. After the surgery, will I need to lie on my stomach? How long will it take before I can lie on my back? 3. Generally, how many days after the surgery can I g...
Dr. Su Yiren Reply:
Hello Mr. Zhang: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are the responses regarding the various issues related to frog legs: 1. At 38 years old, it is somewhat late to undergo surgery for frog legs. The appropriate timing for such surgery is generally during adolescence or around the ...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Expectations
Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Diagnosis and Waiting Times
Ankylosing Spondylitis I would like to ask, because my friend previously had this examination at Taipei Hospital, and the hospital said that the testing needs to be outsourced, but we still haven't received the results. I would like to know approximately how long it will tak...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Maruko, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune disease primarily affecting the joints and surrounding tissues, particularly the spinal joints. It commonly occurs in patients aged 20 to 40 years. Patients often experience lower back pain, spinal stiffness, and limited ...[Read More] Understanding Ankylosing Spondylitis: Diagnosis and Waiting Times
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: To Operate or Not After Injury?
Please consult a doctor? Hello, doctor. I suffered a clavicle fracture in a car accident earlier this year and am currently using a figure-eight brace for stabilization. The doctor initially said that I would only need to wear the brace for six weeks to recover. However, when I w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Most clavicle fractures can heal without the need for surgery, typically using a figure-eight strap for about two to three months. A small percentage (approximately less than 5%) may experience nonunion, which would require surgical intervention. Fractures generally heal in about...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: To Operate or Not After Injury?
Managing Pain and Mobility After a Radial Head Fracture
Fracture You have a right radial head fracture, and after being injured on September 29, 2004, you were in a cast for three weeks. After the cast was removed, you are unable to bend your arm to your shoulder, and bending it to a 90-degree angle causes significant pain. What shoul...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Dear Ms. Lai, In response to your question, a right radial head fracture treated with three weeks of cast immobilization is the standard approach. After the cast is removed, the inability to bend the arm to the shoulder is due to joint stiffness, and diligent rehabilitation is e...[Read More] Managing Pain and Mobility After a Radial Head Fracture
Understanding Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Postoperative care after total hip arthroplasty? Hello Dr. Chou: I am a patient with SLE and have undergone a partial hip replacement due to avascular necrosis of the hip joint (on both legs). I had my left hip replaced at the end of June last year, and my recovery has been quite...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Avascular necrosis of the hip joint is typically caused by ischemia in the femoral head, leading to necrosis and an uneven joint surface, which results in wear. This can further lead to the erosion of the acetabular joint surface, causing wear in both the femoral head (the ball) ...[Read More] Understanding Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Post-Operative Pain After Hip Replacement: Causes and Solutions
Postoperative care after total hip arthroplasty? Hello Dr. Shi: I am a patient with SLE and have undergone a partial hip replacement due to avascular necrosis of the hip joint (on both legs). I had my left hip replaced at the end of June last year, and my recovery has been quite ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are prone to avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and there may also be issues with the acetabulum. Therefore, reports from abroad suggest that undergoing total hip arthroplasty is advisable. Experiencing pain three months post-...[Read More] Post-Operative Pain After Hip Replacement: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Rheumatism and Arthritis: Symptoms and Solutions
Rheumatism and Arthritis Numbness in the hands and feet - inability to close the eyes - forehead twitching.
Dr. Chen Weiming Reply:
Your question is not very complete. Could you please provide more details about your situation so that I can give you the most appropriate advice? Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Rheumatism and Arthritis: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Osteonecrosis in a Four-Year-Old: Causes and Care
Right-sided bone necrosis in a four-year-old child? 1. In a four-year-old child, if there is bone necrosis, could it be congenital? Are there similar cases? 2. The patient is currently wearing an abduction brace, and all blood tests are normal. Should the patient consume high-ca...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head in children is a recognized condition that is often seen in medical centers and is not necessarily congenital. Current treatment involves the use of a brace for stabilization. Whether the brace can be removed during sleep depends on the opin...[Read More] Understanding Osteonecrosis in a Four-Year-Old: Causes and Care
Understanding Cartilage Tears: Recovery and Future Implications
Cartilage rupture Last year, I had an accident that caused my knee to dislocate. Afterward, I consulted a doctor who recommended arthroscopic surgery to remove the damaged ligaments so that I could heal naturally. However, after the surgery, my leg still hasn't fully recover...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear Ah-Xiang, your symptoms are typical of a meniscal tear. An MRI should be able to reveal the condition of the meniscus. Arthroscopic surgery can provide a comprehensive treatment for the meniscus; however, the term "comprehensive treatment" may not align with your i...[Read More] Understanding Cartilage Tears: Recovery and Future Implications
Best Orthopedic Centers Near Yuanlin for ACL Injury Consultation
Please ask your question? Hello Dr. Lee. I have torn my posterior cruciate ligament (as diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon at a small hospital who assessed it visually). However, I do not want to undergo surgery there. Could you please tell me which medical center is closest to Y...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... most cases of isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears do not require surgery. I suggest you seek additional opinions. Near Yuanlin, there is the Changhua Hospital, which is a public hospital located near the Yuanlin interchange, and...[Read More] Best Orthopedic Centers Near Yuanlin for ACL Injury Consultation
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Why Does My Left Shoulder Hurt When Relaxing?
I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation? I experience pain in my left shoulder when I exert force, specifically when my palm is facing down and I am trying to relax. There is no pain during exertion.
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Cheng: Based on your description, it seems that when you press down with your palm and relax your shoulder, the head of the humerus pushes upward. At this moment, the shoulder and the humeral head are compressed together, and there is a bursa between them that gets compr...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Why Does My Left Shoulder Hurt When Relaxing?
Understanding a Bump on the Back of Your Head: Causes and Solutions
I have a round protrusion in the middle of the bone at the back of my head? About three months ago, I noticed a round protrusion in the middle of the back of my head, approximately one centimeter in diameter. Sometimes, when I am under stress, I feel tightness in my head and dizz...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
There is a protrusion in the middle of the back of the head, which should be the occipital protuberance located above the neck. There are many causes of dizziness, including poor sleep, high stress, anemia, hypertension, cervical vascular obstruction, cerebellar lesions, and vest...[Read More] Understanding a Bump on the Back of Your Head: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ligament Changes in the Cervical Spine: Symptoms and Risks
Cervical ligaments Hello, doctor. My second cervical ligament has become white and thickened, which is noticeably different from the ligaments of my other cervical vertebrae. I have previously injured my cervical spine, and now I often experience headaches, sometimes accompanied ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The ligaments in the cervical spine may thicken and appear white, which could potentially compress the nerves. However, based on your description, it seems that this is not the cause of your symptoms. It would be advisable to see a physician for further examination. While it is u...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Changes in the Cervical Spine: Symptoms and Risks
Can New Ceramic Hip Implants Last 40 Years? Exploring the Latest Technology
Can a new artificial hip replacement really last for forty years? On August 28th (Saturday), I heard Dr. Wang discussing a new ceramic material on a radio program that can extend the lifespan of artificial hip joints to forty years. Could you please introduce this new technology ...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Dear Wang Xing Online User: Due to various reasons, including degenerative arthritis of the femoral neck and avascular necrosis of the femoral head, a total hip arthroplasty may be necessary. The current motion interface of artificial hip joints primarily consists of metal and hi...[Read More] Can New Ceramic Hip Implants Last 40 Years? Exploring the Latest Technology