Understanding Titanium Bone Pins for Radius Fractures: Long-Term Effects and Recovery
Fracture (right radius) Hello Dr. Lee: I fractured my right radius over a month ago. Initially, the doctor said they would use titanium bone screws to stabilize it. I would like to know if this is truly a good option. Will there be any issues in ten or twenty years? I just had th...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, please communicate more with your attending physician; they are most familiar with your condition. If you have any questions, just ask them. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Li Wenlin[Read More] Understanding Titanium Bone Pins for Radius Fractures: Long-Term Effects and Recovery
Understanding Forearm Fractures in Children: Impact on Bone Alignment
Pediatric fractures In a 5-year-old child with a ulnar fracture treated with a cast, will the healing of the ulnar bone affect the relative position of the radius? Additionally, can a dislocation of the radius develop gradually?
Dr. Chen Houquan Reply:
Dear Mom, The recovery from a fracture may inevitably differ from the original position. Fortunately, children have a strong ability to heal and often recover as if they never had a fracture after some time. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much. What is needed is patie...[Read More] Understanding Forearm Fractures in Children: Impact on Bone Alignment
Dietary Considerations for Bone Fracture Recovery: Can You Drink Alcohol?
Dietary Issues Related to Fractures Hello Doctor: Three months ago, I fractured my left radius and ulna. I underwent surgery and had metal pins inserted. I am currently in the recovery process. What should I pay attention to in my diet? I've heard that drinking beer is not a...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
The fracture occurred three months ago and should have healed by now. Aside from rehabilitation, a normal diet is sufficient, and moderate beer consumption is acceptable (as long as you don't drink excessively and drive). Thank you.[Read More] Dietary Considerations for Bone Fracture Recovery: Can You Drink Alcohol?
Recovery and Rehabilitation After Open Fracture of Radius and Ulna
Open fracture of the radius and ulna? Hello Dr. Chen, I had a car accident on October 19, which resulted in an open fracture of the radius and ulna. I underwent surgery, and a plate and screws were inserted, followed by immobilization with a cast. I had the cast removed yesterd...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You have been one month post-surgery, and you should be able to perform some wrist activities now that the cast has been removed. The joint may be a bit stiff, and rehabilitation is necessary to address this. Typically, it takes three to six months to fully recover after surgery....[Read More] Recovery and Rehabilitation After Open Fracture of Radius and Ulna
Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Treatment
Fracture of the left ankle and the associated joint fracture? Hello, doctor: I had a car accident on September 26, 2005, which resulted in fractures of both ankles and the connecting areas (near the joints), with 8 steel pins on the outer side and 2 on the inner side. I would lik...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The number of screws needed for a fracture depends on the surgical requirements to achieve stability. After casting, swelling may occur, and joint mobility will be restricted following the fracture. With continued rehabilitation, most patients can recover to a certain extent. Bon...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery, Complications, and Treatment
Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms: Wrist Fracture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist - Radial Fracture Hello Dr. Chen, I fell in early August and sustained a distal radius fracture near my wrist. I underwent surgery on August 8, where internal fixation with metal pins was performed. After the surgery, I seem to be experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel sy...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsu, In cases of distal radius fractures, the fragments of the bone can sometimes impinge upon or stretch the median nerve, leading to hand numbness similar to carpal tunnel syndrome. As long as the fracture site is properly realigned and stabilized, irritation of the m...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms: Wrist Fracture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Strengthening Your Right Arm After Injury
How to perform rehabilitation? I suffered a fracture of the radius in my right forearm and a dislocation of my right wrist at the beginning of January last year. In mid-June of this year, I underwent surgery to remove the plate from my right hand. The doctor informed me that it w...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is indeed important to be cautious for a period of time after the removal of the bone plate. Typically, after the removal of a radial bone plate, one should be careful for at least six to eight weeks. If the patient has thin bones or osteop...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Strengthening Your Right Arm After Injury
Managing Skin Allergies After Orthopedic Treatment: A Patient's Dilemma
Skin allergies caused by orthopedic conditions? Hello Director Li: My mother (62 years old) fell six days ago, resulting in a fracture of her right upper limb (wrist). After a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner set the bone, it was immobilized with a wooden board. Due to m...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question... Based on your description, your mother likely has a distal radius fracture. The best approach would be to obtain an X-ray first, and based on the displacement of the fracture seen on the X-ray, determine whether surgical intervention is nece...[Read More] Managing Skin Allergies After Orthopedic Treatment: A Patient's Dilemma
Understanding Pediatric Fractures: Acceptable Deformities and Healing Potential
Pediatric fractures Dr. Remodeling potential: If the fracture site is not perfectly aligned or has even a slight rotational deformity, the balance of muscle tension stimulation, along with the periosteum responding to pressure by forming bone and responding to tension by resorbin...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers: Remodeling potential is related to age; the younger the individual, the stronger the remodeling capability. Therefore, younger individuals can tolerate greater degrees of rotational deformity (malrotation) and angulation. For example, in the case of distal radius fr...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Fractures: Acceptable Deformities and Healing Potential
Understanding Intramedullary Nailing: Open vs. Closed Reduction in Fracture Surgery
The procedure of fixing a fracture by placing screws directly at the fracture site without performing an open surgery is known as "percutaneous screw fixation." Hello Director Shih: During a fracture surgery, if the treatment involves solely the insertion of bone screws...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
This is called percutaneous internal fixation for fracture, which can be found in the National Health Insurance payment standards (revised on July 1, 2004) in Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 7, p. 11. It is typically used for distal radius fractures or elbow fractures in children.[Read More] Understanding Intramedullary Nailing: Open vs. Closed Reduction in Fracture Surgery
Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Treatment, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Question about right distal radius fracture? Hello, doctor. My cousin (45 years old), who works as a life insurance agent, had an accident two days ago while collecting insurance premiums and fell off his motorcycle, resulting in a distal radius fracture on the right side. I woul...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Lee, Distal radius fractures are a common type of fracture. Whether surgical treatment is necessary depends on the type of fracture, age, and overall health of the patient. Generally, younger patients require more aggressive treatment. The goal of surgery is to minimize...[Read More] Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Treatment, Recovery, and Rehabilitation