Understanding Sudden Severe Pain After Pelvic Fracture Recovery
Sudden severe pain more than a month after a pelvic fracture? Over a month ago, I was in a car accident and currently cannot turn over, get up, or lie down by myself. I have an unstable pelvic fracture involving the left ischium and pubis, and I was hospitalized for two weeks. I ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, pelvic fractures require two to three months for the bones to heal. After the bones have healed, the sensation of soreness should subside. If there are any concerns, it is advisable to return to the hospital for an X-ray to check if the bones have completely healed or ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Severe Pain After Pelvic Fracture Recovery
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
Will Tailbone and Spine Injuries Affect My Fertility?
I am injured? Hello doctor, I am a female and I would like to ask about my frequent falls where I often land on my buttocks, injuring my coccyx and spine. Recently, I fell again and hurt my coccyx and spine. Will this affect my ability to conceive in the future? Am I at risk of i...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Sichun: Unless it results in a severe pelvic fracture with displacement, it is otherwise unrelated to pregnancy and childbirth. Wishing you safety.[Read More] Will Tailbone and Spine Injuries Affect My Fertility?
Treating Pseudoleg Length Discrepancy: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Options
Treatment for leg length discrepancy? Hello, doctor: May I ask about the causes of functional leg length discrepancy, which is not due to structural issues? If it is caused by trauma or compression of the hip joint or pelvis leading to displacement, is surgical reduction the only...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your question and provide the following suggestions: The pelvis is a very stable joint, and issues such as leg length discrepancy typically arise only from severe trauma leading to unstable pelvic fractures. Since...[Read More] Treating Pseudoleg Length Discrepancy: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Options
Understanding Pelvic Fractures: Recovery Timeline and Mobility Tips
Pelvic fracture Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident a month ago, and I sustained fractures on the right side of my pelvis, including the ischium and pubis. I have been bedridden for a month. I recently had a follow-up appointment, but my attending physician did not inform me ab...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Based on the location of the fracture you described, if there is no displacement, it should heal within three months. If activities do not cause pain, using crutches for assistance and avoiding weight-bearing should not pose significant issues. If you have any questions, please c...[Read More] Understanding Pelvic Fractures: Recovery Timeline and Mobility Tips
Can Pelvic Fractures Be Repaired? A Case Study of Recovery Options
Pelvic fracture My sister was in a car accident, and her pelvis was run over by a garbage truck. The doctor diagnosed her with a shattered pelvis, and the section near the femur is almost completely broken. There is significant bleeding from the nerves, and she has already underg...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Pelvic fractures are a serious major trauma, and their impact extends beyond the pelvic bones themselves to include issues related to nerves, blood vessels, the reproductive system, and the presence of open wounds. Therefore, each patient's condition is different. If there i...[Read More] Can Pelvic Fractures Be Repaired? A Case Study of Recovery Options
Understanding Pelvic Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
About pelvic fractures? Dear Director, In July of this year, I suffered a closed pelvic fracture of the right pubis, displaced fractures of the right 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th ribs, multiple abrasions on both legs, and a 6 cm laceration on my left thigh due to a car accident. I wo...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Pelvic fractures typically heal completely within two to three months, and by that time, it may be possible to walk without assistive devices. Rehabilitation primarily focuses on restoring joint mobility and muscle strength, and the duration of this process can vary.[Read More] Understanding Pelvic Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips