Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Joint pain Hello, I have been experiencing numbness and pain in the ligament below my right knee joint for 2 weeks. It doesn't hurt when lying down, but sitting causes pain due to the pulling of the ligament below the knee, making it impossible for me to drive (after driving...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The pain in the ligament below the right knee is likely due to the patellar ligament. The pain during stretching may be caused by inflammation. The treatment is relatively straightforward, which involves sufficient rest and medication to alleviate the symptoms. Consulting another...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Post-Arthroscopy Recovery: Understanding Pain and Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
Post-arthroscopic surgery My father is 52 years old. He had a fall ten months ago and underwent acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, hyaluronic acid injections, and an MRI, but no ligament tear was detected. Later, he had arthroscopic surgery, which revealed a torn anterior...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Hello Kyle: You have a torn cruciate ligament along with cartilage damage, and you underwent arthroscopy. The physician should provide a detailed explanation, as they are the most knowledgeable about your case. Generally, the need for reconstruction depends on the severity of the...[Read More] Post-Arthroscopy Recovery: Understanding Pain and Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries
Understanding Ankle Ligament Sprains: Symptoms and Recovery Insights
Ankle ligament sprain... it's very severe? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a question. A week ago, while playing basketball, I landed on my friend's foot during a rebound, resulting in a sprain of the ligaments in my foot. I went to the hospital for a consultation on...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Your condition is likely a common ankle sprain. In some cases, it can be associated with fractures of the medial and lateral malleolus. If not treated properly in the initial stages, swelling and pain may persist for a longer duration. Medication does not necessarily need to be t...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Ligament Sprains: Symptoms and Recovery Insights
Persistent Ligament Inflammation in the Foot: Causes and Treatment Options
The inflammation of the plantar ligaments has persisted for a year and has not healed? Hello Doctor, my mother is 57 years old. Over a year ago, she started experiencing some pain in her feet while walking (initially, it was pain in the ligaments on the sides of her ankles, but o...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Hello, The condition commonly referred to as "foot pain" is often caused by plantar fasciitis, which leads to altered gait and subsequently affects the ligaments of the ankle joint. Treatment should begin with changes to footwear; insoles must be ergonomically designe...[Read More] Persistent Ligament Inflammation in the Foot: Causes and Treatment Options
Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction: Key Questions Answered
Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Surgery Dear Director Zhang, I suffered a rupture of my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) due to a car accident and underwent reconstruction using a graft from the inner side of my calf. I had the surgery on Jan...
Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
1. A functional brace should be used postoperatively. 2. Rehabilitation can begin three weeks after surgery, but the types of rehabilitation should be followed according to the physician's instructions. 3. Exercises that involve bending the knee should be restricted; if pain...[Read More] Rehabilitation After ACL Reconstruction: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Shoulder Joint Noises After Injury: Causes and Solutions
Shoulder joint sounds Dear Dr. Shi, I would like to ask you a question regarding my right shoulder. I suffered a comminuted fracture of my right clavicle in a car accident last June, which required surgery to stabilize it with a plate. My recovery has been good; X-rays show no v...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Your attending physician's response is correct; if there are sounds during joint movement without pain, it is not a concern. However, if an injury occurs and it does not involve the joint surface of the shoulder, there should be no issues. After a clavicle fracture surgery, ...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Joint Noises After Injury: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ligament Degeneration in the Thumb: Treatment Options
excuse me? My mother is currently 55 years old. A year ago, she dislocated the joint between her thumb and palm. Afterward, she had a steel pin inserted and external fixation, and after rehabilitation, she was able to move normally. However, she occasionally experiences soreness....
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
CHIEH: Your mother has dislocated the metacarpophalangeal joint of her thumb. Dislocations generally cause significant damage to the joint. It is common to see post-traumatic arthritis develop, leading to reduced mobility or pain in the joint. Ligament degeneration is typically a...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Degeneration in the Thumb: Treatment Options
ACL Tear with Meniscus Injury: Is Running Safe for Your Knee?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear with associated meniscal tear? Hello doctor, after my examination, the results showed that I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my right knee, along with a meniscal tear. I have no issues walking, so I haven't sought further...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, a torn anterior cruciate ligament combined with a meniscal tear can lead to knee instability and a feeling of weakness in the leg. If further injury occurs, it may result in additional cartilage damage, so caution is indeed necessary. It is re...[Read More] ACL Tear with Meniscus Injury: Is Running Safe for Your Knee?
Understanding Knee Cartilage Replacement: Options and Longevity Insights
Regarding knee cartilage replacement? Hello Doctor, ten years ago, I suffered a car accident that resulted in a comminuted fracture of my left knee joint, along with a torn meniscus and a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This has led to subchondral bone depression on th...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Currently, artificial tissue-cultured cartilage replacement is mostly in the animal experimental stage, with very few applications in humans. However, some medical centers are performing autologous cartilage transplantation. If you are referring to a unicompartmental knee arthrop...[Read More] Understanding Knee Cartilage Replacement: Options and Longevity Insights
Recovery Insights for Open Fractures: Healing Time and Supplements
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, doctor. I had an accident while riding my motorcycle and injured my left ankle joint, resulting in an open fracture of the fibula and ligament tears. I have already undergone surgery and my ankle is curre...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Miss Lan: 1. The effectiveness of calcium and collagen supplements in aiding recovery after a fracture is still inconclusive. Orthopedic surgeons neither recommend nor oppose their use; you may decide for yourself. 2. If the fracture requires a cast for 3 months, a rehabilitation...[Read More] Recovery Insights for Open Fractures: Healing Time and Supplements
ACL Reconstruction: Seeking Advice After New Knee Injury
Dr. Lai, you previously performed an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery on me? Dear Dr. Lai, Hello. You performed a left anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and meniscectomy on me at Renai Hospital in May 1998. My ID number is **********. Yesterday (12...
Dr. Lai Qiren Reply:
Hello Mr. Tsai: Q1: I recommend that you apply ice and use a bandage to protect your right knee for the next two to three days to prevent further injury. Since you are responding on Thursday morning, I suggest you come to my clinic for treatment in the afternoon. Q2: You need t...[Read More] ACL Reconstruction: Seeking Advice After New Knee Injury
Understanding Knee Effusion: RA Impact and Treatment Insights
Knee posterior flexion with effusion? Hello Dr. Lin: I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on some blood test results, but I have no clinical symptoms. I was originally taking methotrexate (MTX) and steroids (for six months), but in February of this year, I e...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello, This symptom is likely a Baker's cyst, which is mostly caused by issues within the knee joint (such as knee joint inflammation or injuries to the cartilage or ligaments within the knee) leading to fluid accumulation. This fluid extends out from the weaker area of th...[Read More] Understanding Knee Effusion: RA Impact and Treatment Insights
Which Side to Lie On for Scoliosis: Convex or Concave?
Scoliosis Hello doctor, if someone with scoliosis wants to lie on their side, should they lie on the convex side or the concave side of their back?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Scoliosis is a structural issue of the spine, where X-rays show a curvature to the left or right when viewed from the front (anteroposterior view). In the lateral view, the spine appears straighter, as the normal curvature of the thoracic and lumbar regions is altered. However, i...[Read More] Which Side to Lie On for Scoliosis: Convex or Concave?
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery Challenges and Disability Benefits
Clavicle fracture Hello, Dr. Chang. I was in a car accident on September 25th, resulting in an open fracture of my left clavicle, a comminuted fracture, and ligament tears. I underwent surgery on the same day. It has been almost three months now, and I have been undergoing rehabi...
Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
1. Bone healing is necessary before engaging in aggressive rehabilitation; until healing is complete, gentle rehabilitation is appropriate. This should be discussed with a rehabilitation physician. 2. The cause of shoulder pain may be due to stiffness from limited mobility or fro...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery Challenges and Disability Benefits
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Treatment Options, and Surgery Risks
Wrist pain Hello Doctor: About fourteen years ago, I sprained my wrist while doing pull-ups and went to the hospital. The doctor said it was a tendon tumor. Recently, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing pain when bending my wrist up and down, and pressing on the tend...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, a tendon tumor may refer to what is commonly known as a ganglion cyst. This common benign tumor of the hand typically does not present symptoms. Symptoms usually arise when the cyst is located near tendons, ligaments, nerves, or blood vessels,...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Treatment Options, and Surgery Risks
Understanding Ankle Ligament Sprains: Recovery and Pain Management Tips
Ankle ligament sprain Hello Dr. Wang, Two weeks ago, I sustained a ligament injury in my ankle after intense running. Initially, I did not feel any pain, but later I noticed significant discomfort when walking or running. There was no visible swelling. I consulted an orthopedic ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Dear Shih Yun-Ting, You are experiencing ankle pain after running, but there is no visible swelling. If this is your first occurrence, appropriate physical therapy and medication are necessary. Regarding your question about whether you need to continue taking medication, general...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Ligament Sprains: Recovery and Pain Management Tips
Understanding Coccydynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Coccydynia Coccyx pain (pain near the anal area) has persisted for 2 months. There are no discomforts in other areas (such as the legs and lower back). The pain is only felt when sitting down, and it becomes more pronounced during anal contractions. There has been no trauma; the ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If it is not due to an injury, the most common causes are prolonged sitting or poor posture, which can compress the coccyx and lead to inflammation of the surrounding tendons and ligaments, resulting in pain. This symptom typically improves with appropriate medication. If the con...[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Habitual Wrist Dislocation: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
I would like to inquire about habitual wrist dislocation? On October 24th of this year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a torn ligament in my left wrist and a dislocated bone. I consulted two hospitals, both of which presented me with two options: 1. Fixation wi...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Wrist joints rarely experience habitual dislocations. However, severe injuries can lead to instability. 2. There is no occurrence of sudden dislocation. 3. If surgery is not performed, immobilization with a cast or splint for about six weeks is also acceptable. 4. After six we...[Read More] Understanding Habitual Wrist Dislocation: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Managing Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Tips for Pain Relief and Healing
Elbow dislocation Six months ago, I practiced judo and accidentally dislocated my elbow. I went to a martial arts school to have it adjusted, and I thought it had healed. However, now it feels sore and painful. Previously, I saw a doctor who prescribed a topical ointment and advi...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Hello: After an elbow dislocation, it is necessary to rest for four weeks to allow the joint and ligaments to regain their original tension before starting rehabilitation. Your current soreness or swelling may be due to insufficient rest and rehabilitation after the injury, leadi...[Read More] Managing Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Tips for Pain Relief and Healing
Unexplained Orthopedic Issues: Seeking Solutions for Persistent Pain
Unexplained etiology? Hello, I would like to consult a doctor regarding some issues. 1. I was in a car accident about five years ago, where the first point of impact was my right elbow, and I landed on my right shoulder. I have seen a doctor for this. 2. For the past five yea...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Based on your description, it seems to be an injury caused by exercise, involving damage to the joints or ligaments due to overuse. This condition may not be visible on X-rays, and general orthopedic care may not provide effective treatment. Consider consulting a specialist who f...[Read More] Unexplained Orthopedic Issues: Seeking Solutions for Persistent Pain