Osteoporosis, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 4

Many years after total knee arthroplasty and kyphosis? Hello, Doctor. Happy New Year! I apologize for the interruption. My mother underwent bilateral knee arthroplasty at the China Post Hospital in Taipei in 2011, likely using titanium alloy. She lives in Changhua and is currentl...

Does drinking fresh milk help with bone health? Recently, I visited an orthopedic doctor because I felt a strange sensation in my knee (a slight discomfort while walking). After an X-ray, the doctor informed me that I have mild osteoporosis. I am considering drinking fresh milk t...

Inquiry about bone cement treatment? Hello, doctor. My mother is 73 years old and previously reported back pain. After a diagnosis, it was determined that she has a spondylolisthesis at the L4-L5 level, leading to surgery for stabilization. However, her pain has not improved over...

Bone pain Since early April, I've been experiencing some discomfort in my bones, with pain points that are not fixed. I've had discomfort in my wrists, fingers, and shins, among other areas. The pain is not continuous; it comes and goes. I also feel uncomfortable during...

After hip joint replacement, there may be weakness in the leg, causing difficulty in standing and a feeling of instability? The mother is nearly 80 years old and has severe osteoporosis. Last February, she suffered a fracture of the left femur and underwent surgery in the hospita...

Clavicle fracture I would like to ask about a 65-year-old elderly person who suffered a clavicle fracture in a car accident in mid-March. After seeking medical attention, the doctor stated that surgery is not currently necessary and that a brace should be worn. The frequency of f...

Congenital thoracic vertebral anomalies Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a few questions. During my high school years, an X-ray revealed that my thoracic vertebrae T4-6 are not developing normally (the doctor diagnosed it as mild scoliosis). Recently, I went to National Taiwan ...

Congenital spinal development issues? Compression fractures? Hello, Doctor. I am a 28-year-old male. Recently, I experienced chest and back pain for several months, which led me to visit a hospital and consult a neurologist. The doctor ordered an X-ray of my lumbar spine, and dur...

Preventive bone cement injection Dear Dr. Lee, My mother is currently 68 years old. Recently, she underwent a bone density test, which revealed an average lumbar spine bone density value of -3.2 (T score). Aside from mild hypertension, she does not have any other medical conditi...

Right ulnar fracture with radial head dislocation, postoperative nonunion? Dear Dr. Chen, I sustained an injury while attending a meeting on February 10 of this year, resulting in an open fracture: a fracture of the right ulnar bone accompanied by a dislocation of the radial hea...

Height issues If a 26-year-old male's growth plates have closed, it indicates that he will not experience any further increase in height, not even by 0.1 centimeters (excluding temporary height increases from activities like yoga that stretch the spine). However, as individu...

Hip joint - Osteopenia Hello, doctor. I underwent a bone density test this year and found that I have osteopenia in the hip joint with a score of -2.1. The doctor recommended that I take calcium supplements. I have some questions regarding a calcium supplement I purchased, which ...

Postmenopausal fractures, with a bone mineral density of -0.4, how should calcium be supplemented and how can bone loss be slowed? Dear Dr. Lee, I suffered a metatarsal fracture and a crack on August 6 of this year, resulting in two wounds: one complete fracture and one lacerati...

What are the subsequent actions after a knee prosthesis loosens? 1) The postoperative X-rays initially showed normal alignment, but the loosening after one year could be attributed to inadequate bonding agents or suboptimal material quality between the artificial knee and the tib...

Slow recovery from metatarsal fractures? 1. How much longer is the normal recovery time? Are there any ways to expedite the healing process? 2. Is it necessary to wear a brace 24 hours a day? 3. How can I strengthen my bone density? 4. The doctor suggested an out-of-pocket ...

The steel pins have shifted due to fractures caused by osteoporosis? My mother is 90 years old and suffered a greater trochanter fracture due to a fall. After surgery, her leg became swollen like an elephant's leg. Subsequently, she received treatment from a vascular special...

Wrist surgery On April 2, the patient fell forward and injured their right hand. X-rays showed fractures in the distal phalanx of the thumb, as well as in the ulnar and radial bones near the joint, with the radial head being particularly severe, showing a clear fissure approximat...

After a femoral fracture surgery where the metal screws have broken, what should be done? A year ago, my mother fell and suffered a femoral fracture. After the doctor inserted a steel nail, she gradually started learning to walk again over the course of six months. However, three...

Simultaneous use of Ontruzant and osteoporosis medications? Hello Dr. Tsai, my mother is 63 years old. She had a femur fracture from a car accident six months ago. Recently, during a follow-up appointment, the doctor mentioned that after six months, she should not be walking with...

A fall resulted in a pelvic fracture. After three months of recovery, there is still pain while walking? I have diabetes and osteoporosis. Three months ago, I fell and sustained a pelvic fracture, which has since healed, but I still experience pain while walking. At night, I can ...