Rehabilitation After Cast Removal: Key Insights for Ankle Injury Recovery
Rehabilitation after cast removal? Hello Dr. Luo, I have a question to ask you... I was in a car accident on October 15 and underwent surgery on my right ankle on October 16. The doctor said that the bone on the outer side of my right calf (the smaller bone) was fractured, and th...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello: 1. Generally, it takes about three months for a typical fracture to allow for normal walking. 2. With proper protection, swelling is less likely to occur; excessive movement can negatively impact recovery, and abnormal torsion can also lead to fractures. 3. A fracture does...[Read More] Rehabilitation After Cast Removal: Key Insights for Ankle Injury Recovery
Post-Surgery Care and Nutrition for Complex Leg Fractures
Complex fractures of the leg! My father recently suffered a complex (comminuted) fracture of the tibia and ankle due to a fall at work. He is currently undergoing treatment, and I would like to understand how to provide proper postoperative care and nutritional support for patien...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, in response to your question about fracture healing, there are several factors to consider: 1. Mechanism of injury: Comminuted, high-energy, periarticular, and open fractures generally have a poorer healing outcome compared to simple fractures. 2. Individual factors: O...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care and Nutrition for Complex Leg Fractures
Understanding Open Fractures of the Fibula and Tibia: Recovery Insights
Open fractures of the fibula and tibia? Dear Dr. Chen, I have a few questions to ask you. Last month, I suffered an open fracture of the fibula and tibia in my left lower leg due to a car accident, with the tibia having a comminuted fracture. Additionally, there is a V-shaped im...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Didi, After an injury and fracture, poor blood circulation is a common phenomenon. In principle, elevating the affected area, performing muscle contraction exercises in the legs, and practicing walking can help improve circulation. Initially, during walking practice, yo...[Read More] Understanding Open Fractures of the Fibula and Tibia: Recovery Insights
Understanding Clavicle Fracture Rehabilitation: Key Insights and Advice
How to rehabilitate a clavicle fracture? Hello Dr. Chen, my father accidentally fractured his clavicle while riding his bicycle. However, it has been several months without improvement. He has been visiting the hospital for follow-ups, but ultimately it was discovered that the he...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Reader, The treatment for clavicle fractures can be divided into conservative treatment and surgical treatment. Surgical intervention is necessary in cases of open fractures, associated neurovascular injuries, mid-shaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement, frac...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fracture Rehabilitation: Key Insights and Advice
Understanding Knee Replacement Surgery: Costs and Recovery Insights
Artificial knee joint Dear Dr. Yang, On January 14, my mother was involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver and was taken to Taichung Hospital's emergency department. The diagnosis included: left ulnar olecranon fracture and upper third fracture, left elbow joint ...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Dear Wan-Yi, your mother has sustained such severe injuries, and it is easy to imagine the force of the impact at the time of the injury. Strictly speaking, every injured area has the potential for complications. Of course, the severity of these complications is closely related t...[Read More] Understanding Knee Replacement Surgery: Costs and Recovery Insights
Understanding Bone Healing: Common Concerns After Open Fractures
Nonunion of bones? 1. I had a car accident on July 8 and suffered an open fracture. After eight weeks, X-rays show that the bone condition is similar to what was seen upon admission. Is this considered normal? What potential complications could arise? 2. If the cast is removed a...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyuan: 1. Open fractures have a longer healing time; the bone healing observed on X-rays can take three to nine months depending on the location. 2. Whether rehabilitation is necessary should be determined during an outpatient consultation. 3. The radiation dose from fo...[Read More] Understanding Bone Healing: Common Concerns After Open Fractures
Clavicle Fracture: To Operate or Not? Understanding Risks and Recovery
Clavicle fracture Hello Dr. Shi: My friend had a car accident on June 2, resulting in a fractured clavicle. The doctor mentioned that surgery is optional, but undergoing surgery would require general anesthesia, which carries risks. Therefore, he returned home on his own. Another...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Ms. Hong, Surgical intervention for a clavicle fracture is necessary in cases of open fractures, associated neurovascular injuries, mid-shaft clavicle fractures with significant displacement, fractures with ends nearly penetrating the skin becoming open fractures, distal cl...[Read More] Clavicle Fracture: To Operate or Not? Understanding Risks and Recovery
Caring for Open Fractures: Nutrition and Recovery Tips for Healing
Care for Open Fractures My father suffered an open fracture of the ankle due to a work accident. Although it has been six months and he has undergone three surgeries, he still frequently experiences redness, swelling, and discharge, and he walks with a limp. What should I do to c...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello! Based on the correspondence, it can be inferred that this is an open fracture complicated by osteomyelitis. Therefore, general dietary control and nutritional supplementation may not be effective. Instead, it is necessary to seek treatment from a specialized orthopedic sur...[Read More] Caring for Open Fractures: Nutrition and Recovery Tips for Healing
When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?
When should the metal rod be removed after a fracture surgery? Dr. Chen: Hello. My older sister is 52 years old. Three years ago, she suffered an open fracture of the right tibia and fibula, which led to osteomyelitis. She underwent surgery and had a metal rod implanted (from jus...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, The complication of fracture with osteomyelitis is quite a troublesome issue, as osteomyelitis is difficult to control and can affect the healing of the bone. Whether the steel pin can be removed depends on confirming if the fracture has healed, which can be deter...[Read More] When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?
Understanding Fractures: Recovery and Mobility After Bone Injuries
Fracture-related issues There are many potential sites for fractures in the human body. If a fracture occurs in a location that is not a joint, such as the tibia or femur, is it true that with appropriate treatment, the recovery may be better and faster? After recovery, is it als...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics responds: 1. If the fracture is not located at a joint, the recovery may be better or faster. After healing, mobility and range of motion may return to pre-injury levels. However, each fracture case varies due to different degrees of surrounding s...[Read More] Understanding Fractures: Recovery and Mobility After Bone Injuries
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing, Aesthetics, and Long-Term Effects
Clavicle fracture Dear Dr. Shi, On April 4th, I fractured my clavicle after hitting a guardrail while riding my bike, specifically in the distal third. After examination, the doctor advised me to wear a figure-eight brace and that it would heal naturally, allowing me to continue...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Clavicle fractures can generally be treated non-surgically; however, this method often results in a prominent or slightly deformed healing, and sometimes a slight shortening of the bone. There are several situations that necessitate surgical intervention, such as open fractures, ...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing, Aesthetics, and Long-Term Effects