Joints, Orthopedics FAQ

Care for Spinal Fractures Hello Doctor, my family member has osteoporosis and fractures in the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae due to cancer, which also affects the thoracic spine and hip joints. The pain has made it impossible for them to get up or lie down independently, requ...

How to determine whether joint pain is caused by an outbreak of ankylosing spondylitis or other factors? Hello Doctor, I was recently diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (X-ray showing bilateral grade 2 sacroiliitis, HLA-B27 positive), but I am already 52 years old. My age-rela...

The middle finger was severely pinched by a car door? Hello Dr. Shen, My sister was caught in a car door, injuring her middle finger at the joint between the two phalanges. Upon visual inspection, there is a dent and skin abrasion at the site of the injury, while the surroundin...

Base of the fifth metatarsal fracture? Hello Doctor, I sustained an injury from a fall on March 1st, and on March 2nd, an orthopedic evaluation diagnosed me with a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal. During my follow-up on March 16th, it was noted that the fracture gap ...

Knee issues Hello Doctor, my joints in my hands and feet have been making noises more frequently over the past year. My knees also crack when I squat, and my shoulders make sounds when I stretch, but there is no pain. During a recent health check, the doctor mentioned that I have...

Flexion of the little finger joint? I was born with the joints at the tips of my little fingers bent like those of my ring fingers, and my grandmother has the same issue. It seems to be hereditary. Is it possible to restore the appearance of a normal little finger through surgery...

Postoperative joint issues following fractures of the tibia, fibula, and clavicle? 1. The occasional numbness and burning sensation in the ankle, foot, and toe joints two months after the fracture surgery may be due to nerve irritation or compression, possibly related to swelling...

Postoperative fracture of the radius and ulna? Dear Doctor, I suffered a fracture of the distal radius and ulnar on December 20, underwent surgery on December 22, and was hospitalized for 5 days before being discharged. During rehabilitation, I was only able to perform hand grip ...

After thoracic spine surgery, there is reduced sensation in the lower body, and the patient is unable to exert force and get out of bed? My mother-in-law underwent surgery on December 22 for her thoracic spine. After the surgery, she has experienced reduced sensation and weakness...

Is there a connection between a wrist fracture and tenosynovitis? I recently came across an interesting news article stating that a doctor in the United States conducted an experiment for sixty years on cracking his fingers and concluded that there was no difference between finge...

Finger joints Hello: I feel a hard lump in the joint of my left pinky finger, which causes the pinky to bend upwards about 45 degrees when my palm is facing down. However, it is not painful, and the finger's function is normal. Is it necessary to seek medical attention?

Generalized bone pain? Starting Friday night, I experienced bone pain in both legs, and I was awakened in the middle of the night by pain throughout my entire body, making it difficult to walk and move. This included pain in both finger joints and wrists, spine, sacrum, buttocks,...

There is a popping sound on the outer side of the elbow after the car accident? Hello doctor, about 23 days ago I was in a car accident and when I flew forward, I landed on my hands. At that time, both my wrist and elbow were very painful, and I had a large bruise near the outer ...

Stiffness issues following surgery for a proximal phalanx fracture of the right little finger? Hello Dr. You, I was involved in a car accident on July 31 of this year, which resulted in a fracture of the proximal phalanx of my right little finger. The doctor in Hualien recommende...

Postoperative issues Hello, doctor. At the end of September, I accidentally injured my right pinky finger. I was afraid of surgery, so I waited a month before going to the hospital. The doctor said it was a boxer’s fracture. I followed the doctor's advice and opted for self-...

Toe problems Overlapping and crowded toes often cause discomfort, and the nails have become prone to ingrown toenails or paronychia. I would also like to inquire about my fingers, which are not straight and have a noticeable lateral curvature. It seems that the first joints of bo...

Persistent soreness after bone cement surgery? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about my mother, who recently had an accident. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis at -2.5% and underwent vertebroplasty and hip surgery. Initially, she experienced severe pain, panic, and depressio...

Does bone necrosis affect height development? Earlier this year, I experienced sudden pain and swelling in my arches and the tops of my feet. When there is no pain, there is slight swelling and discomfort in the posterior part of the arch, especially after standing for long perio...

Treatment options for chronic pain in the lumbar spine, cervical spine, and knees? I would like to ask about an issue I experienced over six years ago. Due to prolonged sitting, I had severe lower back pain and a tingling, electric shock-like sensation in one leg, which was so in...

Intermittent pain in the leg bones or joints? Hello Doctor, in the past year or two, I have occasionally experienced a dull ache in my lower limb joints or bones, similar to growing pains, mostly occurring in the evenings before sleep. I would like to ask if it is necessary to se...