Ligament, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 53

Right knee ligament Hello Doctor: I am a conscript currently serving in the military. I enlisted in early January and after a 3000-meter run, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my right knee, making it painful to walk. The military doctor diagnosed it as acute ligament inflamm...

Coccyx injury I slipped and fell while getting off the bus at the age of 15, resulting in an X-ray that showed a fracture in my coccyx, which is slightly inwardly displaced. Since then, the area above my groin has been consistently swollen, and I have been unable to sleep flat on...

excuse me? Hello, I had a car accident in January and suffered an open and comminuted fracture of my left wrist. Both my ulna and radius were broken, and I had six steel pins inserted, which are external pins that are placed on the flesh. It has been over three months now. How lo...

Open comminuted fracture of the wrist involving the ulnar and radial bones? Hello, I had a car accident in January and suffered an open comminuted fracture of my left wrist. Both my ulna and radius were broken, and I had six steel pins inserted, which are external pins placed on ...

Knee Doctor, may I ask why my knee often hurts and sometimes feels like the bones are rubbing against each other? I started experiencing this pain in the 9th grade, and now I'm in 10th grade. The pain usually starts after I exercise, but if I exercise for about 30 minutes, i...

Knee Hello Dr. Hong, recently I noticed pain on the right side of my left knee (the area extending down from the groin) when I cross my left leg. I haven't had any injuries; I only noticed the pain after stretching recently. What could this issue be? Thank you!

right knee Hello, doctor. When I squat and then stand up, my right knee makes a slight sound. Is this caused by ligament friction? (It doesn't hurt. The left knee is fine, but the right one does.) Also, recently, I've been experiencing pain about one centimeter below th...

Sudden onset of weakness in the legs? About a year ago, I had surgery on my knee. After the recovery, whenever I go shopping or attend a concert, the next day I suddenly experience weakness in my legs. What could be the cause of this? Should I seek treatment or take medication?

Knee pain Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I have been playing table tennis and basketball since elementary school, and my knees have sustained injuries as a result. I have always let them heal naturally, but recently, my knees have been hurting even when I'm n...

left wrist During class at a tutoring center, I was sitting in the back where the chairs are higher, and I had to use my hands to support myself in order to jump up and sit down. One time, I pressed down hard with my palm, and there was a loud "pop." The right side of m...

Knee pain Dear Director, Currently, my issue is with the inner side of my right knee, where there is a slight indentation that causes severe pain upon touch or pressure. The pain is so intense that I cannot bend my leg, but it subsides after a short while. I can walk, run, and r...

Left cervical vertebrae Hello, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation on the left side of my neck for 10 years. The involuntary twitching occurs at points that can be 3 to 7 cm apart, from near the earlobe to the shoulder. Could you please tell me if this issue is related...

Regarding intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures? Dear Director Hong, If there is a discrepancy in the length of the tibia in the lower limb, is the Ilizarov external fixation system for limb lengthening the only option? I have heard that in Germany, some doctors use the Fi...

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...

"Loosening of the cruciate ligament" Hello Dr. Lee, what rehabilitation methods are available for a "loose" anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)? How many months does it typically take to return to playing with a racket and enjoying the game on the court?

Ankle injury Hello doctor, last Saturday, August 9th, I injured my foot and ankle while playing basketball, commonly known as a sprained ankle. I went to a martial arts center for treatment, but now, after more than a week, the area where my ankle bone is protruding still hurts s...

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 ...

Finger joint pain Hello Dr. Chen: I do not have any sports injuries or trauma, but my fingers cannot bend or straighten properly. I am unable to hold a pen or use chopsticks, and the joints in my fingers experience sharp pain. Pressing on them increases the pain and weakness. My ...

Left elbow dislocation? On the afternoon of May 4th, my left elbow dislocated. I first went to the martial arts gym behind my house for treatment, where they applied medication and a bandage. However, I still couldn't bend or move my elbow, and bending it was extremely painf...

Wrist pain with a clicking sensation during external rotation? Doctor, I previously injured my wrist while weight training. I saw an orthopedic doctor and received a few anti-inflammatory injections, about 2 or 3 times, and my hand improved significantly. However, when I rotate m...