Joint pain, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 4

Joint sounds and pain? Yesterday, while being transported on a scooter, my foot's dorsum struck a parked vehicle. At the time, it felt like a contusion. I can walk, but after a day, there is a sound coming from my big toe and the joint on the dorsum of my foot, and it hurts ...

Vertebral arch fracture I have been diagnosed with a fracture of the lumbar vertebrae L2-L4, and most of the doctors I consulted recommended surgery. They mentioned that based on the condition of the maintenance, once the cartilage wears out and I get older, surgery will be inevi...

Can the 250 mg bone health capsules from China Chemical Pharmaceutical be taken long-term as a dietary supplement? Is it possible to take glucosamine supplements long-term for the purpose of supporting cartilage tissue and joint fluid, even if one does not have degenerative arthr...

Questions about total hip replacement surgery? Hello, Doctor. I am experiencing hip joint pain and had an X-ray at the hospital, which revealed avascular necrosis in both femoral heads. The doctor has recommended total hip replacement surgery for both sides, but I have some quest...

Bone calcification issues? Hello Dr. Shi, About three weeks ago, I started experiencing a dull pain in my left wrist (near the side of the little finger), but I was still able to move my hand normally. However, since yesterday morning, the pain has intensified, and there is pai...

I have soreness in all my joints? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. My body experiences soreness in all the joints, especially in the morning when I wake up. The joints in my ten fingers, wrists, knees, and toes are particularly affected. Pressing on them makes t...

Finger joint pain I recently started a new job about two weeks ago, and I have been lifting heavier items almost every day. After a few days, I began to feel pain in my fingers. What can I do to minimize the damage?

Knee problems Hello Dr. Shi, this is Ms. Zhang who wrote to you earlier. I have been undergoing rehabilitation since May, and it has been a month and a half now. Although my knee does not feel sore, I still experience a tingling sensation, which is not constant; sometimes it occu...

Inability to sit for long periods (cannot sit for more than 30 minutes) and sudden onset of a limp while walking? Hello Dr. Wang, I suddenly find myself unable to sit for long periods (not able to sit for more than 30 minutes). I first went to an orthopedic clinic and had an X-...

Postoperative issues following hip joint surgery? Hello Doctor, during the Lunar New Year period on February 8th, my mother fell and sustained a fracture in her left hip joint. She underwent surgery on February 15th to have screws placed for stabilization. However, three months h...

Is the bone growth complete? The X-ray follow-up of the radial head shows that the bone has healed according to the treating physician, but another hospital's X-ray follow-up by an orthopedic specialist indicates that the fracture line is still dark and hollow. Additionally,...

Persistent pain after hip joint surgery? I recently underwent hip joint decompression surgery (drilling a hole in the bone) and was discharged three days ago. After stopping the pain medication, I noticed that the original joint pain seems to still be present. Does this mean that...

Joint pain My husband has to stand for long periods due to his job, and he has been experiencing pain in a specific point at the top and outer part of his right thigh (this should be near the hip joint, right?). The pain radiates throughout his entire thigh, and he has developed ...

Generalized body aches? Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I started experiencing pain in my shoulder and arm. I visited a rehabilitation specialist who diagnosed me with shoulder arthritis. The symptoms have been fluctuating. In the past two weeks, I have also developed pain in both...

Finger joint pain Hello doctor, my right hand's ring finger and the joint connecting it to my palm hurt when I bend the finger down. I previously played basketball, and to avoid colliding with an opponent, I used my right ring finger to touch the ground and flipped forward. ...

Joint pain Recently, I've been experiencing unexplained soreness in my hands, knees, and ankle joints, even though I haven't sustained any injuries. Could this be related to the change in weather, or is there an underlying issue? If I need to get checked, which specialt...

Hip joint pain I am an athlete. Last Monday, I did a 300-meter sprint, and the next day, my right hip joint was very painful. I'm not sure if it's a strain. Now, when I lift my leg or jog slowly, my hip joint hurts. Can you tell me how to recover? Also, my right knee hu...

Does patellar valgus cause pain in cold temperatures? Hello Dr. Wang, I used to ride a stationary bike for 2.5 hours daily for four years and occasionally go hiking, but I stopped due to knee pain. After resting, I was unable to walk for extended periods for the first two years, ...

Ligament tear A month ago, I sprained my ankle while playing basketball and went to an orthopedic clinic where I had an X-ray taken. The doctor said I had a ligament tear, but isn't it true that X-rays cannot show ligaments? How did he determine that there was a tear? I was ...

Persistent pain one month after hip replacement surgery? Hello Doctor, I have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and underwent a left hip total hip arthroplasty in August of this year. It has been one month post-surgery, and I am still experiencing pain, which differs from the &q...