Limited Knee Joint Mobility After Fracture: Causes and Solutions
Limited range of motion in the knee joint after a fracture? Hello Doctor, last year I suffered an open fracture of the distal femur (near the knee) in a car accident, along with a fractured patella, and underwent internal fixation surgery. The bone has healed since then, but duri...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, 1. When the knee joint is flexed to 80 degrees, and it cannot be further increased even with mechanical loading, accompanied by a feeling of tightness around the knee, could this be solely an adhesion issue? Or is there a possibility that the joint mobility is affected b...[Read More] Limited Knee Joint Mobility After Fracture: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Recovery from Right Shoulder Fracture Surgery: Key Questions Answered
Right shoulder humeral comminuted fracture? Hello, Doctor! I sustained a comminuted fracture of the right humerus due to a sports accident on October 11, and I underwent ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation) surgery on October 12. I would like to ask the following questions...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, after undergoing internal fixation surgery for a comminuted humeral fracture on October 12th, I have a few questions: 1. Should I continue to wear the shoulder sling post-surgery? In most cases, it is recommended to wear it for six weeks, unless it is a simple linear frac...[Read More] Understanding Recovery from Right Shoulder Fracture Surgery: Key Questions Answered
Understanding Pain Between Lower Back and Hips: Causes and Solutions
Pain between the lower back and the buttocks? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I started experiencing soreness in my buttocks and legs after sitting for 20 minutes, but standing is fine. I consulted a rehabilitation specialist, and the doctor asked me to bend and lift my legs, w...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello: The most common spinal issue among young people is "functional spinal problems," which essentially means improper usage, often due to prolonged sitting and lack of exercise. The best treatment is to stay active; after sitting for 30 minutes, you should get up and...[Read More] Understanding Pain Between Lower Back and Hips: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Condyle: Treatment Options and Recovery
Avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle? Hello Dr. Chen, My mother suddenly fell on the street due to knee pain while walking six months ago. At that time, she had an X-ray examination at a nearby orthopedic clinic, but the doctor did not find any abnormalities. Due to the pan...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello: If the MRI shows early-stage osteonecrosis of the medial condyle, conservative treatment can be employed, which includes non-weight bearing with crutches, along with regenerative treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Arthrosco...[Read More] Understanding Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Condyle: Treatment Options and Recovery
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Ganglion cyst Hello Dr. Shi, I had a fracture of the distal tibia and fibula in June of last year, and I underwent intramedullary nailing surgery for the tibia. Forty days post-surgery (after being bedridden for two months), I began experiencing discomfort in my ankle, with pain ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The information you provided is insufficient to determine if it is a ganglion cyst. If aspiration with a syringe yields a thick, transparent fluid, you may want to consult another orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation. Additional examinations may be necessary, and it is essen...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Recovery After Artificial Posterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery Hello Doctor: I underwent an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery on July 15 of this year, and it has been nearly three months since the procedure. However, I can only achieve a bending angle of close to 90 degr...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Rehabilitation after ligament reconstruction of the knee typically takes about six months to a year, so it is essential to continue with the rehabilitation process.[Read More] Understanding Recovery After Artificial Posterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery
Rehabilitation and Nerve Issues After Wrist Ligament Surgery: A Patient's Journey
Rehabilitation and Neurological Issues Following Ligament Repair Surgery for Wrist Dislocation Hello, Doctor. Three months ago, I fell off my bike and landed on my wrist, resulting in dislocation of the scaphoid and lunate bones. The doctor performed a reduction in the emergency ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. The hand is not a very intricate structure, and once injured, it is difficult to fully return to normal. 2. It may be necessary to continue rehabilitation. 3. There is a possibility. 4. It will be monitored, and if symptoms arise, further intervention will be considered....[Read More] Rehabilitation and Nerve Issues After Wrist Ligament Surgery: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Healing, Recovery, and Future Impact
Fifth metatarsal fracture Hello, doctor. It has been exactly one month since my fifth metatarsal fracture. I had a follow-up appointment yesterday where I had an X-ray taken. The doctor said that there are signs of healing when viewed from the front, but not from the side, and th...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Typically, after six weeks, the bone has usually formed preliminary callus and has enough stability for walking. 2. There may also be residual effects. 3. If there is no displacement or only minimal displacement, surgery is not required and it does not have any impact.[Read More] Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Healing, Recovery, and Future Impact
Managing Supraspinous Ligament Inflammation: Rehabilitation and Treatment Options
Supraspinous ligamentitis (strain) Hello Dr. Wang, I have been experiencing lower back pain for over three to four months. I have undergone a series of related examinations, including MRI and ultrasound, which ruled out conditions such as HIV, ankylosing spondylitis, and metastat...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if the more serious issues mentioned above are ruled out, please pay attention to your posture by keeping your head up and chest out. Strengthening your abdominal and back muscles, along with applying heat, should help alleviate the discomfort. In the long term, it is impo...[Read More] Managing Supraspinous Ligament Inflammation: Rehabilitation and Treatment Options
Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Postoperative care for tibia and fibula fractures? Hello Dr. Chan: I would like to ask about my situation after the car accident on September 17, where I sustained a tibial fracture and fibular fracture, and underwent internal fixation surgery with steel nails and plates. 1. Wh...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello, since the healing of fractures varies from person to person and the fixation methods differ, please consult the orthopedic surgeon who performed your surgery regarding rehabilitation issues. If there are any concerns with the wound, you should return for follow-up at the c...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery Tips for Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Understanding Toe Fractures: Healing Time and Treatment Options
Fracture of the little toe? On September 4th, I stubbed my toe and fractured the toe bone. The emergency treatment on the same day involved taping the fourth toe to the injured fifth toe. Two days later, on September 6th, I went to an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray, and the treat...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if there is no significant deformity in the little toe, conservative treatment is usually sufficient, and it should heal within three months. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Understanding Toe Fractures: Healing Time and Treatment Options
Understanding Toe Fractures: Healing Time and Treatment Options
Fracture of the little toe? On September 4th, I stubbed my toe and fractured the toe bone. The emergency treatment on the same day involved using tape to bind the fourth toe and the injured fifth toe. Two days later, on September 6th, I went to an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray, ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if there is no significant deformity in the little toe, conservative treatment is usually sufficient, and it should heal within three months. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Understanding Toe Fractures: Healing Time and Treatment Options
Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone? Hello Doctor, on August 19, I sustained a bone fracture near the fifth metatarsal close to the Jones fracture area. It has been approximately six weeks since the injury. These two images are from my second week of X-rays: https://imgur.com/x...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, 1. How long after an injury can I remove the crutches or stop wearing the brace to walk and squat normally? Generally, after about six weeks post-injury, you can start to remove the brace and crutches, and around eight weeks, you should be able to walk normally. 3. Is i...[Read More] Understanding Fifth Metatarsal Fractures: Recovery and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Recovery from Open Femur Fracture After Car Accident
Open femoral fracture of the right thigh due to a car accident? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a fracture caused by a car accident on June 30. During a follow-up X-ray on September 27, there is still a clear fracture line, but there is already bone callus surrounding it....
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, in the case of an open fracture, there is a more severe destruction of the soft tissue surrounding the fracture, which increases the likelihood of delayed healing. Joint flexion and extension activities should not pose significant issues, but caution is advised when walkin...[Read More] Understanding Recovery from Open Femur Fracture After Car Accident
Relieving Sciatica Pain: Effective Strategies for Immediate Relief
Restlessness Hello, doctor. I have sciatica. I started feeling some pain in early September, so I began doing back stretching exercises for rehabilitation. However, recently the pain has intensified, affecting my buttocks and the back of my thighs. I have been taking the pain med...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if pain medications and rehabilitation do not alleviate the symptoms, further examination is necessary. It is often due to a herniated disc or severe compression, which may require surgical decompression. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Relieving Sciatica Pain: Effective Strategies for Immediate Relief
Understanding Long-Term Effects of Coccyx Injuries: What to Expect
Coccygeal injury Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about an old injury to my coccyx from eleven years ago (I fell to the ground after sitting on an empty chair). It was very painful at the time, and I underwent rehabilitation. Since then, I have experienced discomfort in my coccy...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It has been a long time, so it is possible that the condition has healed, and therefore, it may not be affected by the weather in terms of causing pain.[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Effects of Coccyx Injuries: What to Expect
Post-Surgery Concerns: Hip Labral Tear Recovery and Rehabilitation
Postoperative Issues Following Hip Labral Tear Repair Hello doctor, is it normal to still feel significant pain in the hip six weeks after surgery for a labral tear of the hip joint? If so, how long does rehabilitation typically take to achieve normal recovery? Generally, how lon...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
Hello, Xiao Chen. The surgery for repairing a torn hip labrum is a relatively advanced procedure. I have not performed this type of surgery on patients, so I lack experience in patient care for this specific procedure. If it is an arthroscopic repair, the incision is smaller, and...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Hip Labral Tear Recovery and Rehabilitation
Understanding Ligament Injuries: Recovery and Symptoms in Finger Injuries
Ligament issues Hello Dr. Chen, about the beginning of May, I sustained a contusion to my right middle finger. Later, a doctor mentioned that there was partial tearing of the ligaments on both sides of the second joint. After a month of immobilization, I gradually started to atte...
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described (pain, swelling, stiffness, weakness) are quite common after a ligament injury and generally improve over time with rehabilitation. As for the tendons, if there is no external trauma (such as lacerations or tears), the risk of rupture is relative...[Read More] Understanding Ligament Injuries: Recovery and Symptoms in Finger Injuries
Understanding Patellar High-Riding Surgery: Options and Recovery Insights
Patellar high-riding surgery Two years ago, I suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in the middle due to sports. After surgical repair, I have been undergoing rehabilitation, but to this day, my knee joint cannot fully extend. The rehabilitation physician mentioned t...
Dr. Cai Shanglin Reply:
Hello, it seems that the patellar tendon elevation surgery you are referring to is a procedure that shortens the knee ligament. I'm not sure what your doctor's detailed plan is, so it may be necessary for you to discuss this with your physician. After the tendon repair,...[Read More] Understanding Patellar High-Riding Surgery: Options and Recovery Insights
Choosing the Right Specialist for Spine and Bone Concerns
Questions regarding spinal consultation specialties? Hello, Doctor: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but since it concerns bones, I chose the orthopedic department. I am tall and thin, and my bones are quite prominent, which causes my coccyx to protrude. There...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can visit an orthopedic specialist for an evaluation or to get an X-ray of your spine to find out.[Read More] Choosing the Right Specialist for Spine and Bone Concerns