Understanding Ligament Injuries: Impact of Delayed MRI on Recovery
Ligament issues I participated in a friendly match on November 25th as part of my school team. While cutting in, I twisted my left knee and fell to the ground. I have a history of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in my left knee. Since it was a Sunday, there were no orthoped...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: If you have not engaged in any strenuous exercise during this period, which could lead to further injury, then the nearly one-month waiting period should not result in any significant changes. This time allows the injured tissue to experience some reduction in swelling, an...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Injuries: Impact of Delayed MRI on Recovery
Understanding Post-ACL Reconstruction Loosening: Causes and Treatment Options
Postoperative laxity of the posterior cruciate ligament? Hello, doctor. I underwent posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery at the end of January this year. It has been almost a year, but my muscle strength has not returned, and my passive flexion i...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that it did not heal properly, and a reoperation may be more appropriate. Regenerative therapy cannot tighten the ligaments.[Read More] Understanding Post-ACL Reconstruction Loosening: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Ligament Tear Recovery and Rehabilitation After Injury
Ligament Tear Repair and Rehabilitation Hello, Doctor: Recently, I was involved in a car accident and injured my medial collateral ligament (MCL). Two days after the injury, I visited an orthopedic specialist at a major hospital. He advised that during the acute phase, I should a...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: The swelling should have disappeared by now. It is advisable to first have an outpatient examination to check for any joint instability or issues, and then assess whether an MRI is necessary. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Sincerely, Dr. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Understanding Ligament Tear Recovery and Rehabilitation After Injury
Understanding Persistent Knee Issues After ACL Reconstruction: What You Need to Know
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) Hello Doctor: Ten years ago, I fell while riding my bicycle and injured my left knee. I noticed significant movement in my left tibia, and after examination at the hospital, I was diagnosed with a torn posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). It took a...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After undergoing ligament reconstruction surgery, insufficient muscle strength in the knee joint may lead to a feeling of instability. Additionally, the tension from the reconstruction may not have fully restored, causing slight displacement of the knee joint. If there are no sym...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Knee Issues After ACL Reconstruction: What You Need to Know
Knee Injury Concerns: Recovery Options for Young Adults
Knee injury issues? Four years ago, when I was 15, I had a slip-like incident in my home bathroom that caused a strain in my left knee. I didn't pay much attention to it, but recently, after starting to work on cars, which often requires squatting and lifting, my knee has be...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the MRI shows no significant abnormalities, you can feel reassured that as long as you put in the effort for rehabilitation, there is a possibility of improvement. Quadriceps strength training is a good rehabilitation method, and putting in more effort may lead to better outco...[Read More] Knee Injury Concerns: Recovery Options for Young Adults
Understanding Right Clavicle Bump: Possible Causes and Concerns
Right clavicular sternal end prominence? Hello, doctor. This is my mother's case. She is a 51-year-old woman who suddenly noticed a protrusion on her right clavicle two weeks ago, which was painful when pressed at the time. After two or three days, the pain subsided. Prior t...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, it is possible that you have inflammation of the sternoclavicular joint ligaments due to lifting heavy objects or excessive strain. It is recommended to apply ice and rest, which should help in recovery.[Read More] Understanding Right Clavicle Bump: Possible Causes and Concerns
Knee Pain When Bending: Is It a Serious Injury After Basketball?
Knee issues (pain when bending the leg) After playing basketball, I noticed that a specific point on the front of my knee hurts when I lift my foot and bend my knee (the pain occurs during the action of taking off my shoes). However, I do not experience pain with other movements ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is unlikely to be a serious injury. It may be a sprain or inflammation of the lateral ligament. I recommend applying ice, resting, and avoiding jumping or running activities, which should help you return to normal.[Read More] Knee Pain When Bending: Is It a Serious Injury After Basketball?
Understanding Arthroscopic Surgery for Knee Injuries: What to Expect
Arthroscopic surgery Doctor, my knee was injured in a car accident, and I had an MRI done. The results showed that I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL), and a meniscal tear. The doctor I initially consulted advised me not to take...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: The following responses are based solely on your textual description. Without imaging and physical examination background, the accuracy and reliability of my replies are limited. I still recommend that you have a detailed discussion with your attending physician. Thank you...[Read More] Understanding Arthroscopic Surgery for Knee Injuries: What to Expect
Knee Issues After Car Accident: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment
Knee issues resulting from a car accident? Hello Doctor: Four months ago, I had a car accident that resulted in a contusion of my left knee, which was very swollen. Within a month, I visited the doctor three times, and they diagnosed me with bursitis. I received anti-inflammatory...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Swelling of the knee joint after a car accident is typically due to incomplete tissue repair and usually occurs without a fracture. With rehabilitation and heat therapy, recovery is generally expected. If there are concerns about potential internal joint issues, it is advisable t...[Read More] Knee Issues After Car Accident: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment
Understanding Ligament Injuries: Insights on MRI Reports and Treatment Options
Regarding ligament injury issues (and MRI report) Hello, I am inquiring about the case of student Lin regarding ligament damage. If it is indeed a ligament injury (as I seem to have misremembered; the doctor mentioned ligaments rather than tendons), is PRP therapy still not recom...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
According to the MRI report, it states that most of the major tendons and ligaments are intact, but some lesions require contrast agents to be visualized.[Read More] Understanding Ligament Injuries: Insights on MRI Reports and Treatment Options
Is Regenerative Therapy Effective for Partial Ligament Tears After a Year?
Is self-funded regenerative therapy effective for partial ligament tears one year after the injury? Hello Doctor, my thumb was injured at the end of November last year while playing tennis when I tried to save a ball, causing it to bend backward. It was extremely painful at the t...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
If the diagnosis is a tendon rupture, early surgical treatment should be undertaken, and prolotherapy is not recommended.[Read More] Is Regenerative Therapy Effective for Partial Ligament Tears After a Year?
Post-Car Accident: Managing Lumbar and Cervical Spine Issues
Lumbar and cervical spine after a car accident? Doctor: Hello, I was in a car accident in mid-June where I rolled onto my right side, resulting in a pelvic contusion and bruising, a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder, a dislocated right wrist with radial and ulnar ligament in...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
1. Lower back pain and lower limb weakness, with ultrasound showing a hematoma, symptoms have persisted for 4 months. It is recommended to arrange an MRI at the orthopedic outpatient clinic. 2. If the cervical spine X-ray shows no abnormalities, further observation is advised. ...[Read More] Post-Car Accident: Managing Lumbar and Cervical Spine Issues
Understanding the Connection Between Rib Pain and Lumbar Ligament Issues
Lumbar ligament issues? Hello Doctor, About five years ago, during my high school years, I experienced a tight, warm discomfort under my left rib cage, and I also felt a slight indentation in that area. Since then, I have noticed that the left side of my rib cage appears to be ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Pain under the left rib may be due to inflammation of the abdominal muscles, tendons, or ligaments. The physician mentioned that it is also related to the lumbar region. The abdomen and lower back are surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments, in addition to bones and organs,...[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Rib Pain and Lumbar Ligament Issues
Knee Pain After Motorcycle Fall: Is It a Cruciate Ligament Injury?
Knee injury from a motorcycle accident? I fell off my motorcycle and landed on my right knee. There is no obvious swelling in the knee, but when I stand and lift my right leg (with the calf vertical to the ground and not exerting force), I experience pain on the outer side of the...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is possible that you have an injury to the lateral meniscus and the anterior cruciate ligament. You should undergo an MRI to confirm the diagnosis. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Knee Pain After Motorcycle Fall: Is It a Cruciate Ligament Injury?
Understanding Left Knee Injuries: Recovery from Tibial Fracture and ACL Tear
Left posterior knee avulsion fracture of the tibial plateau with posterior cruciate ligament tear? Doctor, my daughter suffered a fracture of the posterior tibial plateau and a rupture of the posterior cruciate ligament due to a car accident. Initially, the fracture was stabilize...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, your daughter is unable to kneel and has difficulty squatting, which is likely related to the rehabilitation following her surgery a year ago, and is not related to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) not being reattached or reconstructed. As long as the knee joint is sta...[Read More] Understanding Left Knee Injuries: Recovery from Tibial Fracture and ACL Tear
Understanding Partial Ligament Tears in the Thumb: Treatment Options and Recovery
The thumb was accidentally bent backward, resulting in a partial ligament tear, and it has been nearly one year since the injury? Hello, doctor. My left thumb was bent backward during sports last November, causing significant pain and swelling. I have been following up with ortho...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, your thumb has experienced a backward bend due to an accident, resulting in partial ligament rupture for nearly a year. The effects of self-funded PRP therapy may not be very significant. Therefore, it is recommended that you consult with another physician (a hand surgeon)...[Read More] Understanding Partial Ligament Tears in the Thumb: Treatment Options and Recovery
Can Ultrasound Assess Ligament Injury Severity in Knee Sprains?
Can ultrasound be used to assess the extent of ligament injury in cases of knee sprain and swelling? On August 12, I jumped down from a height of 1.2 meters, and when my right foot landed, the moss on the ground caused a knee sprain. On the day of the injury, since it was a Satur...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
Ultrasound has difficulty examining the cruciate ligaments, but it can effectively assess the collateral ligaments.[Read More] Can Ultrasound Assess Ligament Injury Severity in Knee Sprains?
Understanding Muscle Pain After a Minor Car Accident: Causes and Solutions
Muscle soreness A few days ago, I had a minor car accident. My knee did not directly hit the ground, but I am experiencing pain in the muscles or ligaments connecting the inner thigh to the knee on the right side. My normal activity speed has decreased, accompanied by this pain. ...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
Based on your description, there should be no severe bone or ligament injuries. If the discomfort does not gradually decrease over the next two weeks, it is advisable to have an orthopedic doctor examine it.[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain After a Minor Car Accident: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Left Humerus Closed Fractures: Risks and Recovery Insights
Closed fracture of the left humerus? Hello, doctor! On September 14, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in the other party sustaining a closed fracture of the left humerus. The doctor he consulted advised him to initially immobilize it with a sling and return for a fo...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, any fracture can lead to varying degrees of sequelae, depending on the circumstances. According to your message, a proximal humeral fracture can easily result in limited shoulder joint mobility, while a mid-shaft fracture raises concerns about radial nerve injury. A distal...[Read More] Understanding Left Humerus Closed Fractures: Risks and Recovery Insights
Understanding Joint Cracking in Children: Causes and Concerns
Joint crepitus? Hello, my 6-year-old child has been continuously telling me for the past month that his bones make a cracking sound, and the frequency is increasing. Now, he makes this sound whenever he moves, mostly in the knee joints, but sometimes also in the shoulder or hand ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The presence of sounds in the joints is a normal phenomenon and does not require concern or limitation of activity. It may be the sound of ligaments sliding over the surfaces of the bones and joints, which can occur in healthy individuals.[Read More] Understanding Joint Cracking in Children: Causes and Concerns