Knee, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 6

Knee issues Left knee pain that occurs with specific movements (such as going up and down stairs, standing up, or sitting down) but is manageable on flat surfaces may indicate issues such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, meniscus injury, or osteoarthritis. It is advisable to cons...

Car accident injuries? Doctor, I was in a car accident last Monday. At the time of the accident, my right leg was injured more severely, and there is a hole near my knee where the bone is visible. I was taken to the emergency room, where the doctor performed X-rays and a CT scan,...

Knee Joint Degeneration Consultation Hello Doctor, my father has knee joint degeneration. According to his attending physician, the cartilage in his knee has worn away due to years of use, leaving bone rubbing against bone, which occasionally causes him pain. I would like to buy ...

Indications for Orthofix Femoral Lengthening Surgery Hello Dr. Chen, I have congenital developmental dysplasia of the left femur (the neck of the left femur is shorter), which has resulted in a structural leg length discrepancy, with my left leg being 4.2 cm shorter than my right...

Chronic pain after surgery for elderly fractures? Hello, my mother had a car accident in 2020 (at the age of 80) that resulted in fractures of the distal femur in her left leg and the proximal tibia near the knee in her right leg. She underwent surgery, which was successful, but ...

Fracture near the knee? Hello, my mother had a car accident in 2020 (at the age of 80) that resulted in fractures of the distal femur in her left leg and the proximal tibia near the knee in her right leg. She underwent surgery, which was successful, but she has been experiencing ...

Pain in various joints throughout the body for unknown reasons? I have been experiencing bone pain for about ten years, but my family told me it was growing pains. Even after turning 18, I still frequently have unexplained bone pain in my wrists, elbows, ankles, knees, calves, an...

I would like to ask? Hello doctor, I fell from a height while working in January, resulting in a closed fracture with displacement of the right tibial plateau. The surgeon emphasized that my bone was severely fragmented. To this day, I cannot fully extend my knee like my left leg...

Comminuted fracture of the left tibial plateau? Hello, Doctor. I was involved in a car accident on March 7 of this year, which resulted in a comminuted fracture of the left tibial plateau. I underwent surgery on March 13, which included (1) reduction of the articular cartilage an...

Activity of the leg after removal of the cast for fibula fracture (non-surgical)? Hello Doctor, I sustained a fibula fracture near my ankle at the end of March. After evaluation, surgery was deemed unnecessary, and I was placed in a cast. The cast was removed in early May, and I ...

Joint flexion issues 1. Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you about my condition. I had surgery at the end of September last year and rested for three months. I started rehabilitation around mid-December. Currently, my knee flexion is approximately 105 degrees. However, I notice pain...

Joint flexion issues Hello Dr. Chen, I had surgery on my knee at the end of September last year for meniscus repair and autologous cartilage transplantation. Currently, during rehabilitation, my knee flexion has reached 90 degrees. However, I have a question: Is the reason I cann...

Regarding case #195715, recommendations for hyaluronic acid injection and rehabilitation for osteoarthritis? Hello Dr. Shi, I am the one who previously inquired in post #195715. Recently, after considering your advice, my mother decided to rest and take medication. However, last ...

Patellar fracture Regarding a fracture of the patella (kneecap), can I use a kinesiology tape? Am I able to work? It has been about one month and three days since the injury. I had a follow-up appointment and an X-ray, but the doctor said there is no clear indication of healing. ...

Patellar fracture Can I use a kinesiology tape on a patellar fracture?

Postoperative Issues Following Patellar Fracture Surgery Dear Dr. Zhan, I sustained a patellar fracture from a fall and it has been nearly 50 days since my surgery. I would like to ask if it is safe for me to occasionally go up and down about two flights of stairs, as my knee ca...

Knee flexion area Hello doctor, I have been experiencing the aftereffects of a car accident. It seems that I only discovered a large tear in the medial meniscus of my knee over the past 2-3 years. I underwent surgery at the end of September last year and rested for three months b...

Swelling on the inner side of both knees? Hello, doctor. My left knee has approximately grade 2 degeneration, while my right knee is around grade 3 to 4. There is a protruding mass on the inner side of both knees; the swelling on the left knee is smaller, and the right knee is la...

Meniscus injury: choosing between arthroscopic surgery or PRP therapy? On March 23, I was involved in a car accident. After undergoing an MRI this week, the doctor diagnosed me with an outer meniscus tear and injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ...

Hyaluronic acid injection and rehabilitation recommendations for osteoarthritis? Hello Doctor, my mother is nearly 74 years old. In 2015, she received hyaluronic acid injections in her right knee due to osteoarthritis, which improved her condition. She hasn't had any special...