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
Pregnancy Concerns for Women Post-Spinal Surgery: Expert Insights
Pregnancy concerns for women who have undergone spinal surgery? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Dear Netizen, Regarding your friend's spinal surgery, please find the answers below: 1. Blood draws during surgery do not affect the surgical outcome; there are various methods available to obtain blood for use. 2. Postoperatively, avoiding heavy activities is important; s...[Read More] Pregnancy Concerns for Women Post-Spinal Surgery: Expert Insights
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Complications After Disc Surgery
What are the follow-up procedures after a herniated disc surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent endoscopic discectomy for a herniated disc at the end of June this year. The initial MRI diagnosis indicated herniation at L4-L5 and L5-S1, compressing the right nerve root. My attending p...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
First, double-check to confirm the accuracy of the surgical site. If the compressed intervertebral disc is still present and related to the symptoms, then reconsider a second surgery. However, if it is soon after the initial surgery, strong evidence must be present to justify ano...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Complications After Disc Surgery
Understanding Hip Joint Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Alternatives
Hip joint surgery Hello, doctor. At the beginning of the year, I was in a car accident and my hip joint was shattered. The doctor did not perform a hip replacement surgery and mentioned that my hip joint needs to be custom-made, so no artificial joint was installed. Since the sur...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Treatment of comminuted fractures of the hip joint presents certain challenges. Generally, young individuals should opt for open reduction and internal fixation rather than considering total hip arthroplasty. Therefore, physicians typically first employ intramedullary nailing for...[Read More] Understanding Hip Joint Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Alternatives
Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Safety, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Frog leg surgery Dear Dr. Shi, I have had a condition commonly referred to as "frog legs" for a long time. When I squat, I need to spread my legs apart first, and I am unable to cross my legs. I have read online that aside from surgical treatment, there are no other ef...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dear Mr. Chen, In response to your inquiries, please find the answers below: 1. If the condition is not very severe, it is usually managed with observation or medication. 2. The surgery is not considered major, and complications are uncommon. 3. Postoperatively, a recovery peri...[Read More] Understanding Frog Leg Surgery: Safety, Recovery, and Costs Explained
Post-Surgery Recovery for Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal: What to Expect and Rehab Tips
What are the recovery considerations after surgical excision of a wrist ganglion cyst? The 20-year-old female patient is a vocational school student who underwent surgery on February 4th to excise a ganglion cyst on the anterior aspect of her right wrist. She received two sutures...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Postoperative Recovery Information for Wrist Ganglion Cyst Surgery Dear Mr. Hung, There is some swelling and bruising around the surgical site, which is a common occurrence due to minor bleeding and tissue irritation resulting from the surgery. Although the stitches have been r...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery for Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal: What to Expect and Rehab Tips
Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Endoscopic Surgery Options
Herniated disc Doctor, I have a herniated disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra, which is protruding posteriorly into the spinal canal rather than laterally. As a result, I only have mild neurological symptoms. I would like to ask if, during endosco...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello, thank you for your question. A herniated disc does not always require surgery. Generally, if neurological symptoms are mild, it is sufficient to pay attention to posture, strengthen the abdominal and back muscles, take medication, or even undergo rehabilitation traction. I...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Endoscopic Surgery Options
Understanding Limb Lengthening Surgery: Process, Costs, and Risks Explained
I am willing to undergo limb lengthening surgery? I am not very familiar with this surgery... and I have been searching for this information for a long time... I hope you can answer again... 1. What is the general process of this surgery? 2. What are the costs? 3. How long does t...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Limb lengthening surgery involves osteotomy at the appropriate location, followed by stabilization with an external fixation device. After the osteotomy site develops a callus, the callus is gradually lengthened to achieve bone elongation. Over time, the lengthened callus will...[Read More] Understanding Limb Lengthening Surgery: Process, Costs, and Risks Explained
Managing Varicose Veins After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Postoperative Varicose Vein Issues After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery Hello Dr. Luo, I apologize for bothering you again. Since I underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in April, I have noticed that my injured limb tends to develop varico...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello, Songhua! Congratulations on completing your surgery. The remaining concern now is rehabilitation. Essentially, ligament tears are caused by significant external forces, so even without surgery, there would be considerable swelling. Postoperative swelling is unavoidable. Ge...[Read More] Managing Varicose Veins After ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Managing Post-Surgery Pain in Right Knee and Lower Spine
Pain in the right knee and lower middle back? Dr. Luo: I apologize for reaching out again, as my current condition feels quite unfavorable. I hope you don't find it bothersome. After my surgery, I did not consult with a rehabilitation specialist; instead, I have been doing l...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Dear Songhua, I am sorry to hear about your situation as described in your letter. It is indeed difficult to assess the postoperative outcome based on the limited information provided. Generally speaking, arthroscopic surgery in our country is considered quite successful. There ...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Pain in Right Knee and Lower Spine
Post-ACL Surgery: Understanding Pain and Swelling in the Knee
Post-operative issues following knee arthroscopy? I underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus tear two months ago. I still experience pain while walking at times, and there is still swelling around the knee area, requiring aspiration of the fluid approximately once a week dur...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Knee arthroscopy is both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool that is currently widely used for knee injuries caused by trauma or sports-related injuries. Treatment for meniscus tears depends on the location and extent of the tear, and may include repair, partial resection, among ot...[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Understanding Pain and Swelling in the Knee
Addressing ACL Reconstruction Issues: Ligament Length, Circulation, and Muscle Atrophy
Issues related to ligament length, blood circulation, and muscle atrophy? Dr. Luo: I apologize for bothering you again. Recently, in a Christian group I attend, a young lady mentioned that after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, doctors often cannot measure accurat...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Congratulations on completing your surgery. From your letter, it is evident that the postoperative results are good. The reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) will not undergo significant changes in length, so the expectation of the reconstructed ligament becoming looser...[Read More] Addressing ACL Reconstruction Issues: Ligament Length, Circulation, and Muscle Atrophy
How to Manage a Biceps Tendon Rupture: Expert Advice Needed
How to manage a biceps tendon rupture? Hello Dr. Li: I have a job that requires heavy lifting every day. Last week, I accidentally injured my left shoulder due to improper posture and force, resulting in a rupture of the biceps tendon. I have seen another doctor who informed me t...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry regarding the biceps, there are two tendon attachment points at the shoulder: one is the long head tendon, which attaches to the superior margin of the glenoid, and the other is the short head tendon, which attaches to the coracoid process. Comm...[Read More] How to Manage a Biceps Tendon Rupture: Expert Advice Needed
Understanding Bunion Pain: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Bunion Hello, Doctor! My mother has developed a protrusion of the bone beneath her big toe on both feet, which has now progressed to the point where she experiences pain when wearing any shoes. I have heard that there is a surgical option to remove the protruding bone. I would li...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Your condition may be related to Hallux valgus, commonly known as bunions. This condition can be congenital or may result from wearing tight shoes for an extended period, and it can also be caused by joint degeneration. In some individuals, the big toe may be pushed outward, lead...[Read More] Understanding Bunion Pain: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Understanding Ankle and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Ankle fracture & distal fibula fracture 1. It has been over a month since the injury, and although the cast has been removed and you have started practicing walking with crutches, the foot is still swollen. This swelling is likely due to inflammation and fluid accumulation as...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
This user's question is more complex, as there are different surgical methods for the same fracture, and postoperative rehabilitation is also necessary. The swelling in the leg after surgery is due to poor blood circulation. As for other issues, it is best to visit an outpat...[Read More] Understanding Ankle and Fibula Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Spinal Degeneration: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Spinal degeneration? Due to the deformation of the lumbar spine, long-term administration of painkillers has led to spinal degeneration, resulting in two surgical interventions over the course of two years. Treatment details include the removal of degenerated lumbar vertebrae and...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
Assessing the recovery status of spinal diseases is quite complex and requires preoperative and postoperative neurological examinations for comparison, as well as an understanding of the reasons for the first and second surgeries. If postoperative urinary difficulties arise, a ur...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Degeneration: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights