Lumbar spine, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 2

There is no sensation in the left inner thigh and the left side of the penis and scrotum? In April, I underwent minimally invasive surgery to fixate my lumbar spine due to spondylolisthesis and a fracture (L5), where screws were inserted. After the first surgery, I noticed a lack...

I would like to inquire with the doctor about questions regarding foot pain. Thank you? Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about my father's condition. He regularly exercises, usually for over an hour every day. About a year ago, after lifting heavy objects, he suddenly ...

Lumbar spine X-ray I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask the doctor about my long-term lower back pain. I have visited a medical facility because there was a suspicion of ankylosing spondylitis. I underwent X-rays and genetic testing, which have ruled out the...

Waking up with upper back pain and chest pain? In the past two weeks, I have started to feel discomfort in my chest when lying down, and it becomes more painful upon waking. Initially, I thought it was pleurisy, but after paying closer attention, I realized it is upper back pain ...

After slipping on February 28th, I felt a tearing sensation on the right side of my lower back when getting up from a lying position, similar to the feeling of twisting my back forcefully? Hello Doctor: On February 28th, I accidentally slipped in the bathroom due to stepping on w...

Lower back pain from prolonged standing? Due to work reasons, I often need to stand for 6 to 8 hours at a time, and sometimes I have to lift heavy objects. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent lower back pain, even after standing for a short period. I feel pain when pressi...

I am unsure whether the pain is in the muscles or the bones? Hello, doctor. 1. Is it normal to hear popping or cracking sounds when rotating the head during stretching exercises? 2. There is a muscle located two finger widths behind the upper right shoulder that becomes sore a...

What are the issues after lumbar fusion surgery? Currently, my doctor said I can go jogging and do some stretching, but I should avoid bending over and lifting heavy objects. His responses were quite brief, probably because he is too busy to provide detailed information. My lumba...

Lateral thigh joint discomfort? Hello Doctor: I often feel soreness on the outer side of my left thigh, extending down from the hip joint, but there is no pain when walking. I can press on the joint area and feel the soreness. Sometimes, I experience a sensation of numbness, whic...

What are the issues after total vertebral body resection? I underwent surgery for an L3 giant cell tumor, which involved the removal of the vertebral body. It has been 7 months since the surgery, and I am currently taking denosumab. This is a CT scan I had in August (6 months pos...

Core exercises after spinal surgery? It has been four months post-surgery, where screws and a cage were placed in the lumbar spine at levels L4 and L5. I have two questions: 1. What exercises can I do to increase core strength? 2. When lying flat, performing an abdominal exercise...

Mild intervertebral disc protrusion? Hello Doctor, I am a 24-year-old male, 172 cm tall and weighing 64 kg, with no smoking or drinking habits. At the beginning of May, I injured my lower back while cleaning and moving a bed, which caused me to suddenly lose my vision and hearing...

Lumbar vertebrae compression fracture brace? How can one determine if a custom-made brace is appropriate and stabilizes the spine without having worn it? My 53-year-old sister has only hypertension and no other medical conditions. On May 4th of this year, she was involved in a he...

Lumbar spine injury? Hello Dr. Wang, about two years ago while I was doing laundry, I squatted under the showerhead and when I stood up, my lumbar spine hit the water pipe where the shower switch is located. At that time, I had a significant bruise. After it healed, I noticed tha...

Injection of glucose 1. This could be a symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome or quadriceps weakness. Glucose injection is not typically indicated for this condition; more conservative treatments such as physical therapy and strengthening exercises are usually recommended. 2. ...

Inflammation of the lumbar spine at the L4-L5 level? Hello Doctor, I experienced unusual pain in my lower back after lifting water in early November last year, which became severe by the evening. Initially, I thought it was a muscle strain, but after two months of no improvement,...

Lumbarization of the sacrum? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing lower back pain for 11 years. It started as a dull ache and has progressed to severe pain. Lying flat, bending over, and standing for long periods are very painful (the pain radiates to my buttocks). Sometimes th...

When slipping and falling, I felt a vibration in my chest, followed by chest pain? (1) The reason for the chest pain after falling while sitting down could be due to a few factors. It is possible that the impact caused a strain or injury to the muscles or cartilage in the chest a...

The fourth toe of the right foot suddenly swelled? The fourth toe on both feet has been persistently swollen for about two years. A month ago, the fourth toe on my right foot suddenly became swollen. I visited the immunology department at Beihua Hospital, and after blood tests, t...

Giant cell tumor located on the lumbar vertebrae? After undergoing an MRI and biopsy, I was diagnosed with a giant cell tumor at the lumbar spine L3. Currently, my symptoms include occasional weakness in my legs, along with soreness in my lower back, thighs, and near the anal are...