Periostitis, Orthopedics FAQ

Periostitis and ankle ligament injury? I am a fifteen-year-old child. Recently, while playing tag with my classmates, I accidentally twisted my ankle. My doctor said I have periostitis and a ligament injury in my right ankle. The medications prescribed are as follows: Acetaminoph...

Ankle contusion and periostitis from a car accident? Hello, doctor. It has been almost four months since my car accident. My foot was bruised and swollen from the impact. Although the bones were not fractured, I was diagnosed with periostitis. While the swelling has decreased com...

There is a sensation of tightness and warmth around the left rib area? Hello Doctor: About six years ago, I felt a warm, tight, and uncomfortable sensation under my left rib cage in the upper left abdomen. At that time, I noticed that the lowest rib on the left side seemed swolle...

Post-operative knee effusion following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and partial meniscus repair on October 1st last year, and it has been 9 months since the surgery. MRI scans taken at the 3-month a...

Pain in the tibia? If you experience significant pain in your tibia during exercise, which sometimes improves with rest but at other times worsens, it may indicate a condition such as shin splints or a stress fracture. You mentioned that you had an X-ray and the doctor diagnosed ...

Pain in the tibia? If you experience significant pain in your tibia during exercise, which sometimes improves with rest but at other times worsens, it may indicate a condition such as shin splints or a stress fracture. You mentioned that you had an X-ray and the doctor diagnosed ...

Pain from the armpit to the chest can occur? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a pulling pain extending from my armpit to the left side of my chest. Pressing on a specific point in my chest causes a sharp pain that is quite intense. This pain has persisted to the point where...

Swelling of the bones in the back of the hand? Hello, doctor. Four days ago, I struck the back of my right hand (near the wrist joint where the ring finger and little finger tendons are located) against a wall corner while swinging. The soft tissue has since reduced in swelling, ...

Knee weakness and pain? I experience pain in my knee when going up and down stairs or squatting. Sometimes, it feels weak. I have consulted many doctors and had X-rays done, which showed no issues with the bones. However, my left knee is more prominent. I have seen three doctors,...

Osteitis due to a fracture? Hello, doctor. About 10 days ago, I had a motorcycle accident where my left wrist impacted the ground, and my left foot was injured by the motorcycle. At the time, I had difficulty walking. I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor said there were no fractu...

Knee pain Hello doctor, my knee often feels uncomfortable and even painful when I'm not using it, such as when I'm sitting, and it can happen suddenly. What could be the possible reasons for this?

Periostitis Hello: I had knee pain for a week, and then I went to the hospital where the doctor diagnosed me with periostitis. They prescribed a topical ointment for me to apply, but after almost two weeks, it seems to have improved only slightly; there hasn't been much diff...

Femoral periostitis Can I still exercise with femoral periostitis? What are the potential long-term effects?

Pain in the hip and lower back area after exercise? After running, I noticed that I couldn't stand straight. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who diagnosed me with periostitis of the thigh. However, I don't want to give up running. Is it safe to r...

Periostitis of the thumb? Hello, doctor. Last time during a physical education class, I injured my thumb while playing basketball (I think it was from catching the ball). At that moment, I didn't apply ice or anything. Now, two to three months later, I still feel pain. What ...

Pain upon palpation of the ankle? If pressing just above the protruding bone of the ankle causes significant pain, similar to a bruising sensation, but there is no visible external injury or swelling, and walking feels normal, it may not necessarily be a sprain. It could indicate...

Ankle ligament displacement I would like to consult a doctor. In May, I accidentally struck my left ankle with a baseball bat while playing softball, which has led to habitual lateral displacement of the ankle ligaments. After six months, I can walk normally, but I still cannot b...

Periostitis and tendinitis Hello doctor, I had a car accident on Saturday, and on Sunday, I was unable to flex my foot. The muscles on the outer side of my lower leg are very tight, swollen, and painful to the touch. Walking is difficult. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine ...

Coccydynia Hello, doctor. Due to a leg injury, I have been in a cast and hospitalized for about two weeks. Recently, I have noticed pain in the coccyx area; it hurts when I gently touch or apply pressure to it. However, I do not feel any discomfort while lying flat. Instead, when...

In a car accident, I sprained my hand? Last year, I had a car accident that resulted in a wrist sprain. The doctor confirmed that the bones were fine. For the first two months, I underwent electrical therapy and topical treatments with traditional Chinese medicine, which helped m...