Joint pain, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 9

At a loss for what to do? Hello Dr. Yeh: My mother is seventy-eight years old this year. Due to a difficult life in her early years, all her children are now settled and enjoying their later years. However, she has been facing a series of health issues. Last year, she underwent c...

Knee joint pain Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing pain in my left knee for about two and a half months now. Initially, the pain would only occur after walking for a long time, but gradually I started to feel a slight "tingling" sensation even when sitting or stand...

Whenever it is about to rain, my elbows or knees start to ache? My girlfriend is 18 years old and has a recurring issue where, a few days to a week before it rains, her elbows or knees become sore (the type of soreness is hard to describe, but sometimes it's painful enough t...

Bone pain I have been experiencing cracking sounds in all my joints for a long time. I'm not sure what it is. Every time my hand joints crack, I feel like my hands have no strength. What could be the problem? I have seen both traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and or...

Arthritis Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in my fingers and lumbar spine, and I often have trouble sleeping due to joint pain in my fingers, sometimes waking up in pain. When the weather is cooler, I sometimes experience pain in my left shoulder and right knee after f...

Today, for some reason... my finger..? During a lecture today, I suddenly felt my right hand starting to ache. Later, the joints of my fingers began to darken and felt almost numb. However, with just a slight movement, my fingers would become noticeably painful. Doctor, could I p...

Osteoarthritis Hello Dr. Li: My mother is 48 years old and frequently experiences joint pain in her legs. She has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, and the doctor prescribed pain relievers for her. However, she believes that pain relievers are equivalent to steroids, so she has...

Knee pain from sleeping? Hello: Last night while I was sleeping, I suddenly felt my right knee cap slide outward a bit (I have had both knees experience patellar dislocation, and my right knee has undergone surgery). The pain was excruciating (exactly like the pain I felt during ...

Finger joint pain In the past month, I have experienced unexplained pain and stiffness in the second joint of my left middle finger. Over the last two days, I noticed that the first joint of my index finger has also developed similar symptoms. There is no swelling in the joints, ...

Postoperative infection of the hip joint? Hello Dr. Shi, my sister-in-law inquired about post-operative hip joint pain on July 22. I underwent a hemiarthroplasty for a left femoral neck fracture at the end of April. After six weeks of recovery at home, I returned to work with a c...

Is there still a chance to correct bow legs? Doctor, I would like to ask a question! I have a very troubling case of bow legs, which is due to family genetics. Is there a chance for correction? Is surgery the only option for improvement, or can certain exercises help as well? Sin...

O-shaped legs and knee chondromas? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. A few years ago, I started experiencing soreness in my feet, which sometimes extends to the soles, and I even feel pain in my heels while sitting. I cannot stand or walk for long periods, and ...

Could you please provide more specific information or context regarding the medical terminology and conditions related to bones? Dear Doctor: My mother has been diagnosed with "osteomyelitis" in her ankle, but recently, after suffering from a severe cold, one of her cal...

Regarding joints..? I heard that one method to slim down the calves is to elevate the legs against the wall at a 90-degree angle for about 30 minutes before sleeping. I usually do it for around 5 minutes, and I experience a tearing sensation in the outer back of my knees on both ...

What is rheumatoid arthritis? Hello, I just turned 22 this year. About three to four months ago, I started experiencing soreness, and around that time, my right arm, from the hand to the fingers, began to feel sore and painful in every joint. I have seen a traditional Chinese med...

Joint pain Hello Doctor, for at least 5 or 6 years, I have been experiencing intermittent redness, swelling, and pain in my finger joints. Every joint in all ten fingers has been affected at some point, and sometimes 2 or 3 areas hurt simultaneously. Typically, it starts with red...

Is it a type of arthritis? One of my friends often lifts their head while walking, has slightly stiff shoulders, and exhibits a hunched posture. Their spine feels rigid, and their limbs often lack flexibility. They are unsure whether they need rehabilitation or should see an orth...

Knee joint & Shoulder joint Dear Vice Director, I have been experiencing a "clicking" sound in my left knee joint when walking or swaying side to side, accompanied by occasional soreness. I have seen a doctor in the past, but there has been no effective improvement...

Knee Vice Dean, I have had knee issues since I was around fifteen or sixteen years old, diagnosed by a doctor due to cartilage wear from sports. It hasn't been a major problem, just some noise when squatting or lifting my leg. However, recently after running a few times, I&#...

Ankle pain Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I started experiencing unexplained pain in my right ankle, although its appearance seems normal. The pain is most pronounced in the morning when I get out of bed; stepping on the floor is extremely painful, forcing me to walk with a limp....