Osteoporosis, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 7

The fracture site is enlarging? Hello Dr. Chang, I had a bicycle accident on January 31 of this year, resulting in fractures of both bones in my left calf. The larger bone was broken into three segments, and the smaller bone was shattered. I have been diabetic for 20 years and ha...

Right ankle and knee pain? Hello Dr. Wang, I experience soreness and pain in my right knee and right ankle whenever I sit down. When I stand, my knee feels okay, but my right ankle still hurts a lot. There is no swelling, but I have to use pain relief patches every day. Could yo...

The patient experienced a dislocation three days after total hip arthroplasty? Hello, Dr. Shi. Recently, my mother dislocated her hip joint three days after undergoing total hip replacement surgery. It's been over a month now, and she has had closed reduction surgeries six o...

Is surgery urgently needed for a humeral fracture? Hello, Doctor: My mother is 64 years old and has Parkinson's disease. She underwent surgery on her left elbow due to an injury from a fall two years ago, but because of an infection, she had to undergo a debridement surgery....

Vertebral compression fracture? My grandmother has an osteoporotic fracture. The doctor mentioned that recovery time depends on the individual, and she has been lying down for three months. Will she recover? It has already been over a month. She suffers from pain every day, which...

Anterior cruciate ligament tear and meniscus tear? Hello Doctor: Three years ago, I had a rupture of the right posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) (MRI was done but no surgery was performed). In July or August, an MRI showed a tear in the medial meniscus of the right knee (in a hea...

Anterior cruciate ligament tear and meniscus tear? Hello Doctor: Three years ago, I suffered a rupture of the right posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) (MRI was done but no surgery was performed). In July or August, an MRI showed a tear in the medial meniscus of the right knee (in ...

The mother has scoliosis and osteoporosis, and the doctor recommends surgery? Hello Doctor: My mother has severe scoliosis combined with osteoporosis. She has visited two hospitals, Tongji Hospital and Taichung Renai Hospital, where doctors have recommended surgery. However, afte...

Regarding the issue of vertebroplasty? Dear Director, 1. How long is medication typically administered for vertebral compression fractures before deciding whether to perform vertebroplasty? 2. Is it necessary to conduct a bone density test or any other preoperative evaluations b...

Is it necessary to use bone cement for lumbar compression fractures? Dear Director, My mother is 70 years old. She has a habit of exercising regularly and has been learning belly dancing for over two years. Last November, she performed at the Flower Expo. After her performance, ...

The bone's structure is nearly hollow? My father-in-law is eighty years old. After being grazed by a motorcycle last year, he started experiencing unusual pain in his lumbar spine. Over the past year, he has intermittently visited both traditional and Western medicine clinic...

Shoulder stiffness, lower back pain, and discomfort in the back! Dear Director Shih, My mother has been experiencing stiffness and pain in her shoulders, as well as soreness in her lower back, due to work-related fatigue. Although she has consulted an orthopedic physician, the e...

Osteoporosis Hello Dr. Chang, I am 29 years old. After undergoing a specialized bone density examination using X-ray equipment at a major hospital, my T-score and Z-score were both close to -2.5. My elders have osteoporosis, and I have a small bone structure, which seems to plac...

Osteoporosis My sister is thirty-two years old and has been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I would like to know if there are any methods to increase her bone density and if there are any medications available for this condition.

Artificial hip joints... materials inquiry? Hello, Doctor... Thank you for taking the time to address my questions... 1. I had a total hip arthroplasty at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in January 2008, using a metal ball head and a polyethylene (PE) liner. Could the plastic...

Is there an extra tendon on the inner side of the knee? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing knee pain for a long time. I had a car accident during middle school, but it wasn't serious, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, in recent years, every winter or wh...

Colles' Fracture (Distal Radius Fracture) Hello Director Chen, I have a closed fracture of the radius due to a car accident, and I have osteoporosis. Currently, my doctor has recommended using a plate for fixation because the bone is somewhat fragmented. If I manage my house...

Is there a sound coming from the thigh? Hello Doctor, I recently noticed that after sitting in one position for a long time, when I stand up, I hear a cracking sound in the inner thigh. If I sit with my knees apart, I can also hear the sound (it's more pronounced on the righ...

Scapular neck fracture Hello, my mother-in-law suffered a neck fracture of the scapula due to a car accident. Initially, the deputy director (orthopedic surgeon) at Taoyuan Lixin Hospital informed us that surgery was not an option, but he did not provide any further instructions....

Compression fracture of the first lumbar vertebra? Hello Doctor: I suffered a compression fracture of the first lumbar vertebra a week ago. I am currently recovering at home with medication and wearing a back brace, but I often feel a lot of soreness in my lower back. Is this a n...