Understanding Open Fracture Recovery: Ankle Surgery and Future Mobility
Open comminuted fracture of the ankle? Hello Dr. Chen: On July 21, I was involved in a car accident between 5 and 6 PM, resulting in an open comminuted fracture of the right ankle with joint subluxation and a rupture of the fibular-talar ligament. I was discharged from Hsinchu Ma...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
The question you inquired about must be determined based on the current condition of the wound and the future evolution of bone growth. Please consult your attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Open Fracture Recovery: Ankle Surgery and Future Mobility
Essential Nutrients for Bone Healing: Tips for Faster Recovery
Help for Bones What should I eat to help with bone growth? Do younger individuals grow faster? I suffered an open fracture of the radius in my right arm due to a car accident, and it has been over two months with no signs of bone healing. What could be the reason for this? I am c...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The role of food in bone healing is primarily to provide nutrients; there are no specific foods or medications that can significantly accelerate bone growth. If someone claims otherwise, it may be an exaggeration of their effects. Delayed fracture healing is related to the severi...[Read More] Essential Nutrients for Bone Healing: Tips for Faster Recovery
Which Bone Heals Faster: Open Fractures vs. Foot Bones?
Fracture healing I would like to ask the doctor which part of the body, the hand or the foot, heals from an open fracture faster.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the healing of bone fractures involves the formation of cancellous bone, which generally heals faster than compact bone. The quality of immobilization and the patient's overall condition, such as nutritional status, also play significant roles in the healing proce...[Read More] Which Bone Heals Faster: Open Fractures vs. Foot Bones?
Managing Range of Motion After a Two-Month Open Radius Fracture
Range of motion after a hand fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has not healed for over two months, but my hand feels stronger. What kind of movements can I do? Will picking things up or writing affect the healing process?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Nearby joints can perform movements such as wrist extension and flexion. If there is no pain, external or internal rotation can also be done. Activities like picking up objects or writing do not actually affect growth rate.[Read More] Managing Range of Motion After a Two-Month Open Radius Fracture
Why Is My Bone Not Healing After Two Months? Expert Advice Needed
Bone growth is insufficient? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has been present for two months. During my follow-up appointment today, I was informed that the bone has not yet healed. What should I do? My attending physician told me that I cannot write, lif...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The radius is classified as a long bone, and it typically takes at least three months to heal after a fracture, with some cases taking up to six months being considered normal. Therefore, you must be patient and wait; given enough time, it will heal naturally. If it has not heale...[Read More] Why Is My Bone Not Healing After Two Months? Expert Advice Needed
Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Numbness in the hand after a right wrist fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has been in a cast for over two months. I feel that my hand is getting stronger, but I'm worried about my follow-up appointment on August 5th when I will have an X-ray...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Is there a surgical treatment involving the fixation with plates and screws? If there was no surgery and only a cast was applied, it is more likely to misalign. Generally, it takes about two to three months for a fracture to heal, so it might be worth waiting to see. The numbness...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Numbness in the hand following a right hand fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has been in a cast for over two months. I feel that my hand is getting stronger, but I'm worried about my follow-up appointment on August 5th for an X-ray. I'm...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Is there a surgical treatment involving the fixation with plates and screws? If there was no surgery and only a cast was applied, it is more likely to misalign. Typically, fractures take about two to three months to heal, so it may be worth waiting to see if the finger numbness i...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Understanding Bone Healing: Is Two Months in a Cast Normal?
Bone healing Doctor, I would like to ask if it is normal for my right radius open fracture to still be in a cast after two months. Will taking calcium and iron supplements help it heal faster, and when is the best time to take them for optimal effect?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A fracture is defined as a discontinuity in the continuity of a bone, regardless of whether there is displacement. Even a small crack without displacement is considered a fracture. After a fracture occurs, there will be bleeding at the site, and the blood contains many nutrients ...[Read More] Understanding Bone Healing: Is Two Months in a Cast Normal?
Understanding Pain After Open Radius Fracture: Is It Normal?
Right hand fracture? Doctor, I would like to ask about my right radius open fracture. Sometimes, when I extend my fingers, I feel a tight, painful sensation on the back of my hand. Is this normal?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
This is a normal phenomenon because fractures can sometimes affect the movement of the tendons in the back of the hand. Engaging in more wrist and finger flexion and extension exercises may help improve the situation. However, if the pain is severe, it is necessary to see a docto...[Read More] Understanding Pain After Open Radius Fracture: Is It Normal?
Impact of Walking on Recovery from Open Fracture of the Radius
Issues related to fracture mobility? Doctor, I would like to ask, if I have an open fracture in my right hand and I walk briskly for over an hour while it is immobilized in a cast and suspended from my shoulder, what could happen? It’s impossible not to move at all, but since the...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Such movements are unlikely to affect the ability to perform walking exercises as long as the hands are securely stabilized.[Read More] Impact of Walking on Recovery from Open Fracture of the Radius
Improving Knee Flexion After Severe Injury: Options and Hope
Knee flexion issues? Hello, doctor... At the end of last year, I was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in an open fracture of my left thigh and some bone fragments in my knee. I have been undergoing rehabilitation for the past seven months, and last month I even ha...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Your condition may be due to an extension contracture of the knee joint following a fracture, or a quadriceps muscle contracture, which means the knee is fixed in an extended position and cannot flex properly. This may be caused by adhesions or shortening of the quadriceps muscle...[Read More] Improving Knee Flexion After Severe Injury: Options and Hope
Understanding Delayed Bone Healing After Open Fracture Surgery
Open fracture of the right radial bone? Doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. On May 26, I was in a car accident that caused an open fracture of my right radius. I underwent surgery to have a steel plate and two screws inserted. It has been over a month, and my bone has...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Forearm fractures (of the radius or ulna) typically require six to twelve weeks for healing, with a maximum healing time of three months. If it is an open fracture, the healing time will be even longer. If your physician has advised you to use a cast for protection, it is essenti...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Bone Healing After Open Fracture Surgery
Understanding Open Tibia-Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Concerns
Open fracture of the right tibia and fibula? Hello Dr. Huang: I was in a car accident last month (on May 3) and sustained an open fracture of the right tibia and fibula. I had an intramedullary nail inserted, which I paid for out of pocket. The day before yesterday, I accidentall...
Dr. Huang Minxu Reply:
Hello: If there is another fall resulting in injury and there are visible abnormalities, a follow-up appointment should be scheduled to assess and monitor with X-rays to check for any loosening of screws, new displacements, or new fractures. Generally, after surgery, a cane can b...[Read More] Understanding Open Tibia-Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Concerns
Understanding Persistent Elbow Deformity After Open Humerus Fracture Surgery
Open fracture of the distal humerus with inability to fully extend the arm? On August 10, 2013, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in an open fracture of the humerus. The first surgery was very successful, and I was able to extend my arm straight. However, three month...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Distal humeral fractures near the elbow joint can sometimes affect the range of motion of the elbow. Generally, immobilization of the elbow should not exceed six weeks, as prolonged immobilization can lead to contractures, making it difficult to fully extend the elbow. Under norm...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Elbow Deformity After Open Humerus Fracture Surgery
Understanding Delayed Healing in Tibia and Fibula Fractures: A Patient's Guide
The tibial and fibular fractures have not healed for nearly four months? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask you about my situation. I had an open fracture of the distal third of my tibia and fibula from a car accident on November 26 last year, but the bone did not protrude thro...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to have an examination at a major hospital. Wishing you peace and good health.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Healing in Tibia and Fibula Fractures: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Pubic Bone Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery
Pubic bone fracture Hello, doctor. I would like to ask for your opinion because my family member was in a car accident. An X-ray revealed a displaced fracture of the left pubis, a fracture above the right pubis, an open fracture of the left femur, a fractured left patella, and in...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The pubis is a bone that surrounds the pelvis, which functions like a ring, with ligaments and muscles attached to the surrounding bones. If there is a fracture on only one side of the pubis, it is considered a stable fracture, and surgical intervention may not be necessary. Howe...[Read More] Understanding Pubic Bone Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery
Understanding Open Fractures: Recovery Challenges After a Tibia and Fibula Injury
Open comminuted fracture of the distal third of the right tibia and fibula due to a car accident? Hello Doctor: I have an open comminuted fracture of the tibia and fibula in my right lower leg due to a car accident, which was surgically repaired on November 8 of this year with in...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
1. If the wound is not healing well, a splint can be used to support the area for easier wound management, although it is not as effective as a cylindrical cast for stabilization. 2. The treatment should be based on X-ray findings, as the distal tibia near the ankle joint may b...[Read More] Understanding Open Fractures: Recovery Challenges After a Tibia and Fibula Injury
Understanding Clavicle and Rib Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Diagnosis: Fractured ribs and locked joint? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. In a diagnosis report, it states "right clavicle fracture, right 3rd to 7th rib fractures." 1. If the patient claims to have a comminuted fracture of the right clavicle...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Netizen, 1. Fractures can be classified as simple or comminuted fractures, closed or open fractures, transverse or oblique fractures, and displaced or non-displaced fractures. If it is only a minor comminuted fracture that does not significantly affect future recovery, it m...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle and Rib Fractures: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery
Post-Surgery Care for Open Femur Fractures: Understanding Fever and Healing
Post-operative rest after open reduction and internal fixation of femoral fracture? Dr. Li, I apologize for bothering you again. My mother suffered an open femoral fracture before the Lunar New Year and underwent surgical treatment. She is currently resting at home, and after sev...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Open fractures tend to heal more slowly. If there is suspicion of infection at the fracture site, a follow-up appointment for blood tests to monitor inflammatory markers can provide clearer conclusions.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Open Femur Fractures: Understanding Fever and Healing
Understanding Bruising After Open Fracture Treatment: Is It Normal?
Regarding the phenomenon of bruising after fracture treatment? Hello Dr. Lee, my mother underwent surgery for an open fracture before the Lunar New Year and was discharged with a cast for home rest. Her next follow-up appointment is on February 14. Recently, we noticed bruising o...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
If there is no pain, it should be fine to wait for the follow-up appointment on February 14. However, if there is pain, an increase in the area of bruising, or if blisters or pus develop, you should return for an earlier appointment. Wishing you all the best![Read More] Understanding Bruising After Open Fracture Treatment: Is It Normal?