Knee and Pelvic Issues: When to Seek Orthopedic Help
Knee and pelvic issues? Hello doctor, when I straighten my legs, my knees appear to be hyperextended. I found online that this is referred to as knee hyperextension. When I stand up straighter, I feel pressure on my knees, and if I exert too much force while standing, my knees ex...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can visit an orthopedic specialist to check for any issues with the patella.[Read More] Knee and Pelvic Issues: When to Seek Orthopedic Help
Understanding Knee Pain from Sitting Cross-Legged: Causes and Remedies
Experiencing soreness and pain in the knees after sitting cross-legged for an extended period? Hello doctor, I have a habit of sitting cross-legged, and recently I've noticed that my knees start to hurt after sitting this way for a while. A while ago, when the weather was ve...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Sitting cross-legged for too long can cause soreness, which is normal. This occurs due to prolonged pressure on the knee joint, leading to excessive stress that can result in cartilage softening, causing discomfort. The sensation of numbness and tingling is due to the nerves bein...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain from Sitting Cross-Legged: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Tibial Tumors: Key Questions and Concerns for Patients
Issues related to tibial tumors? Continuing from the question in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/118586">#118586</a>: Dear Dr. Shi, thank you for your response! Due to work commitments, I won’t be able to return to the country for a check-up until June, ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. There should be no problem flying. 2. The likelihood is relatively low. 3. It will not have an impact. 4. No, it won't. 5. The area with the bone tumor will appear different from normal bone. 6. There's nothing particularly unusual, but it's still advi...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Tumors: Key Questions and Concerns for Patients
Understanding Bone Discomfort After Drinking Herbal Liquor: Causes and Solutions
Drinking alcohol causes bone pain? Hello, Doctor! I am 39 years old, a housewife, do not smoke or drink alcohol, often stay up late, experience high levels of stress, and frequently eat out. I usually take vitamin supplements. This year, I've been experiencing soreness in my...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Drinking alcohol does not improve muscle or neck and shoulder pain. In fact, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to avascular necrosis, which commonly occurs in the femoral head of the hip joint. This condition is caused by metabolic factors that result in vascular obstruction...[Read More] Understanding Bone Discomfort After Drinking Herbal Liquor: Causes and Solutions
Can I Still Grow Taller? Tips for Height Increase at 14
Height issues Hello Doctor: I am 14 years old, female, and I got my first period in the first year of junior high school. My height is currently about 157 cm, and I really want to grow to over 165 cm. Is that still possible? Over the past two years of junior high, I have grown ab...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. Currently, a 14-year-old female who started menstruating in the first year of junior high school, with a height of 157 cm, is concerned that reaching a height of over 165 cm may be difficult. 2. Activities such as jumping rope, playing basketball, and running are beneficial. 3...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Tips for Height Increase at 14
Understanding Bone Discomfort: The Impact of Health Tonics on Your Body
Drinking Yangming wine can lead to bone soreness? Hello, doctor! I am 39 years old, a housewife, do not smoke or drink alcohol, often stay up late, experience high levels of stress, and frequently eat out. I usually take vitamins, and this year I've been experiencing sorenes...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Please respond from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine.[Read More] Understanding Bone Discomfort: The Impact of Health Tonics on Your Body
Understanding Knee Pain After Surgery: Weather Effects and Recovery Insights
A car accident resulted in a fractured patella, which was treated with titanium alloy screws? After the surgery on May 17, I have been feeling discomfort in the injured part of my knee. Although it doesn't affect my ability to walk, I've noticed that with the recent col...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
After a knee injury, it is possible to experience discomfort due to changes in weather. As for whether the legs can become unequal in length, this may require a TRIPLE FILM X-RAY (an X-ray from the thigh to the ankle) to compare the lengths of both legs.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain After Surgery: Weather Effects and Recovery Insights
Post-ACL Surgery Concerns: Understanding Common Issues and Rehab Tips
Postoperative Issues After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery Hello, Doctor, I completed an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery (autograft) at the end of August this year. It has been a little over two months, and I have been following the rehabilitation instr...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
These phenomena are normal after surgery. You can perform joint flexion movements and additionally engage in strength training for the muscles around the knee joint.[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery Concerns: Understanding Common Issues and Rehab Tips
Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Foot numbness and tingling? About 1-2 weeks ago, I caught a cold, and since then, I've been experiencing soreness and numbness in my legs, starting from the knees down to my calves and toes. I consulted an orthopedic doctor who diagnosed me with myofascial inflammation due t...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It could be myofascial inflammation, and medication along with rest may help improve the condition. You might consider seeing an orthopedic specialist.[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Knee Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents: Symptoms and Recovery Tips
Knee injury from a car accident? Hello, doctor. At the beginning of November, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where my motorcycle fell to the right, resulting in an injury to my right knee. I was taken to the emergency room by ambulance. At the time of the accident, I was...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can try rehabilitation to increase the range of motion in the knee joint, and applying heat can help reduce joint stiffness.[Read More] Knee Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents: Symptoms and Recovery Tips
Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Leg soreness, pain, and numbness? After walking for a while, my legs feel very sore, to the point that the entire lower half of my body becomes numb. However, when I squat, do a partial squat, or sit down, I start to regain sensation.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can consult an orthopedic doctor to check for any neurological issues. Additionally, poor blood circulation may also cause numbness, so it would be advisable to see a cardiologist or a vascular specialist.[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Coccydynia: Causes and Treatment for Tailbone Pain
Lower back muscle soreness? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing soreness in the two points next to my coccyx for a week now. The soreness sometimes radiates upwards and then returns to the original location after a while. I visited an orthopedic specialist and had an X-ray, w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
What you mentioned is possible; if it is a herniated disc, there may be numbness, and it typically causes pain that radiates from the buttocks down to the thighs and calves.[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: Causes and Treatment for Tailbone Pain
Understanding Sciatica: When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
For leg issues, lumbar problems, and sciatica, you should consult a specialist in orthopedics or a neurologist? Hello Doctor: I apologize for the lengthy message. I am a 39-year-old woman who needs to stand and lift things for work. Since the end of September, I have been experie...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It could be sciatica, so it's best to consult an orthopedic specialist to determine if further evaluation is necessary.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
Understanding Ankle Pain: Causes and Solutions for Left Ankle Issues
Ankle issues Location: Left ankle, 1 cm posterior to the protruding bone on the outer side, there is a depression. From the center of this depression, extending upward 3-5 cm, there is a band-like sensation. While walking briskly during exercise, I suddenly felt a muscle get caug...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The pain or tightness in this area is likely related to the peroneus longus tendon, which is often caused by overuse. Resting may help improve the symptoms. If there is no improvement, it is advisable to consult a physician for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Pain: Causes and Solutions for Left Ankle Issues
Understanding L2-L4 Lamina Fractures: Symptoms, Treatments, and Recovery
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...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Joint pain below the waist may not be related to the spine. 2. Due to posture, pain near the knee joint is related to movement and is associated with ligament or synovial inflammation. 3. Surgery for vertebral arch fractures must include spinal fusion; if spinal fusion is ...[Read More] Understanding L2-L4 Lamina Fractures: Symptoms, Treatments, and Recovery
Knee Pain While Watching Movies: Causes and Prevention Tips
Knee pain while watching a movie? Hello Doctor: Recently, when I watch movies in the theater, I often feel knee pain after about half an hour. It improves when I stretch my legs or get up to walk around after the show. Since I am not very tall, I can't reach the floor while ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It may be an issue with the patella, so it's important to see a physician for a proper diagnosis.[Read More] Knee Pain While Watching Movies: Causes and Prevention Tips
Understanding Thigh Pain After Femoral Shaft Fracture Rehabilitation
Comminuted fracture of the femoral shaft with hip joint rehabilitation causing pain? Hello, Doctor: I was involved in a car accident on July 3, 2016, which resulted in a comminuted fracture of the left femoral shaft. I underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery. Durin...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Prolonged inactivity of the muscles can lead to such conditions. Continuing rehabilitation therapy is essential until the thigh bone heals sufficiently to bear weight.[Read More] Understanding Thigh Pain After Femoral Shaft Fracture Rehabilitation
How to Reduce Height: Seeking Solutions for Back Pain and Bone Issues
Methods to Become Shorter When I graduated from college, I was 168 cm tall, but at the age of 24, I measured 170 cm. The only connection I can think of is that I underwent chiropractic treatment twice during that period. I don't particularly like being taller, so I would lik...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
A height of 170 centimeters is a dream for many girls. Enjoy your height of 170 centimeters and be aware of any perceived leg length discrepancies. It is advisable to visit an orthopedic clinic to measure the length of both legs, and if necessary, to get an X-ray. If you experien...[Read More] How to Reduce Height: Seeking Solutions for Back Pain and Bone Issues
Understanding O-Shaped Legs: Is Your Condition Correctable?
Knee issues: bowlegs (genu varum) Hello Doctor: I have always thought that I have bow legs, but I noticed that my knees are straight and touch each other, which is different from those with bow legs whose knees do not touch. In my case, the curvature starts from the tibia. Is thi...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Is it true that X-rays can clearly show if someone has bow legs (O-shaped legs)? If the condition is severe, correction is necessary, primarily through a surgical procedure known as osteotomy.[Read More] Understanding O-Shaped Legs: Is Your Condition Correctable?
Addressing O-Shape Legs in Young Athletes: Concerns and Solutions
Could you please provide more details regarding the issues faced by athletes with bowlegs (O-shaped legs)? Hello Doctor, I apologize for the interruption. I am a senior high school girl, and I am a member of both the baseball and volleyball teams. I run, play, and engage in a sig...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Bow legs do not necessarily indicate a problem if the alignment of the knee joints is not significantly deviated. If X-rays show no narrowing of the joint space and no signs of degenerative arthritis, correction is not needed. If you are concerned, you can get an X-ray at the hos...[Read More] Addressing O-Shape Legs in Young Athletes: Concerns and Solutions