Joints, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 20

Knee joint medical expenses Hello! My father has been suffering from knee joint pain for many years, and it has worsened significantly in the past two years. He underwent some initial and intermediate treatments, but he was unable to patiently continue with long-term rehabilitati...

Ankylosing Spondylitis I have been suffering from ankylosing spondylitis for 15 years. Currently, I am taking anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxant medications at the Immunology and Rheumatology Department of Taipei Veterans General Hospital. Two weeks ago, I suddenly experienced...

Questions about artificial finger joints? A month ago, I injured the joint of my right hand's ring finger in an accident. The doctor diagnosed it as a fracture causing joint surface damage. I was informed that in order to regain normal movement and bending, I would need to u...

Bones can crack or pop? I would like to ask the doctor~~~ I sometimes hear cracking or popping sounds in my joints when I move a bit. It sounds strange to me~~~ Is my body sending a warning signal about something?

Hello, I would like to inquire about post-operative arm swelling and pain. Thank you! I have a friend who broke three fingers about ten days ago at work. After surgery to reattach them, he is still hospitalized in Changde, Hunan, China. Now, he is experiencing a problem: his arm ...

Is there a sound coming from the thigh? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed that after sitting in one position for a long time, when I stand up, I hear a cracking sound in the inner thigh. If I sit with my knees apart, I can also hear the sound (it's more pronounced on the righ...

Uneven knee joint space? Hello, Director: I have been experiencing knee pain while walking and going down stairs for the past year. An X-ray showed that the space between the knee bones is uneven, with one side narrower than the other. The doctor mentioned that I should undergo r...

Ulnar fracture Hello Director Zhang, I suffered a ulnar fracture in my left hand due to a fight at the beginning of April. A friend took me to the emergency room, where the doctor performed an X-ray and applied a cast, instructing me to return for a follow-up in six weeks. In ea...

Bone spur Hello, Doctor Shi: May I ask what causes bone spurs to develop within the cervical vertebrae and the surrounding soft tissue in my husband? Can medication treat this condition, or is surgery necessary? Thank you for your assistance, Doctor Shi.

請提供 I apologize, but I would like to ask a question. I have to work, so during my lunch break, I often sleep with my arms crossed on the desk, resting my head on them. After a while, I find myself in the same position, and when I wake up, I experience pain in my elbow joint when ...

Doctor, could you please take a look at this for me? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I have a small issue I would like to ask for your help with. Could you please take a look at my ankle at the following link? When I walk about 100 to 200 meters, my ankle starts...

Toe pain—could it be gout? A few days ago, I suddenly woke up in the middle of the night due to severe pain in the middle and ring toes of my right foot. Initially, I thought it was because my toenails needed trimming, so I quickly cut them. However, to my surprise, the pain pers...

The fingers on the right hand are swollen? My right hand fingers have been swollen for the past week. The joints hurt when I bend them, but it's not extremely painful; it's only my right hand, as my left hand is fine. The swelling in my right hand fingers is noticeable ...

Joint pain Hello Doctor: My daughter is 10 years old and is about 140 cm tall. Sometimes her ankle joints make a cracking sound when she moves, and she often complains of pain, which occurs almost daily, especially when getting up from a seated position or just waking up. I would...

Trigger finger I have been suffering from trigger finger in my right middle finger for many years. After multiple courses of anti-inflammatory medication and two local steroid injections that were ineffective, I finally underwent surgery in early July 2008 to release or excise th...

Abnormal bone protrusion? There is a bony protrusion slightly above the side of my knee since childhood, which feels like an extra bone. I also have a few ribs and finger joints that protrude on the underside of my arm (though they are smaller). The one on my arm is easily bumped...

Pediatric Joint Care Hello! The child is currently 7 years old and has recently been expressing that the insides of his joints feel "tight." He often collides his left and right feet together and describes a sensation of tightness in his legs. When asked about the areas...

Joint pain in the fingers? Hello, Doctor. In early May of this year, I started experiencing pain in the two joints of my right middle finger. Sometimes, even a light touch causes pain, and I also experience sudden sharp pains. In the mornings when I wake up, I am unable to fully ...

Examination of Lumbar Nerves Dear Dr. Wang, I frequently used the computer for long hours about six months ago. Before the Lunar New Year, I noticed abnormal pain in the joints of my big toes; afterward, it felt like my feet were being shocked while walking. Whenever I experienc...

Bone spur Hello Dr. Lin: My father is 70 years old and has bone spurs, elevated liver enzymes, and high uric acid levels. He experiences shortness of breath when walking and needs to stop and rest after just a few steps. He has visited many hospitals for examinations, but they ha...