Rehabilitation, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 31

Knee injury after hitting the floor? Hello Dr. Chen, my mother slipped and fell while riding a scooter on a rainy day two weeks ago, landing on her knee. That night, she experienced pain while walking, but after 4 to 5 days, she was able to walk normally. However, she still feels...

Knee joint contracture issues? Hello Dr. Chen, my father (63 years old) has been experiencing long-term pain in his knee joint due to osteoarthritis, which has led him to maintain a flexed knee position and even walk with a bent knee. Last year, he underwent cartilage regeneratio...

Post-traumatic sequelae of chest contusion? Hello, I was maliciously attacked by my ex at the end of April this year, and I sustained a significant impact to my chest (at the location of the first rib below the clavicle). However, there were no external injuries, and after an X-r...

Questions regarding fractures of the second, third, and fourth metatarsals? Hello Dr. Chen, I have had fractures in my second, third, and fourth metatarsals for nine weeks now. My cast has been removed, and I have been undergoing rehabilitation for three weeks. I have some questi...

Post-osteoporosis management? Hello Dr. Chen, Since the beginning of this year, I have noticeably lost height and my weight has decreased by 6.7 kg. I underwent a bone density test (hip) and my T-score was -3.3. The rehabilitation physician advised me to supplement with calcium...

Knee and lower back discomfort? Hello, doctor! Earlier this year, I sustained a bruise and swelling on the inner side of my right knee due to an accidental impact with the ground. After seeing a rehabilitation specialist, the bruising has subsided, and I have undergone rehabilita...

Knee issues Hello, doctor. I have a small amount of fluid accumulation in my knee. What kind of rehabilitation would be most suitable?

Post-operative button detachment of the posterior cruciate ligament? Hello, doctor. I had surgery at the end of June, and I started rehabilitation 18 days post-op. I was able to walk slowly without crutches after 23 days. Today, on August 14, during my follow-up appointment, an X...

Post-fracture bruising on the lateral ankle and associated rehabilitation issues? Hello, about a week after my ankle fracture on the outer side, I was allowed by my doctor to switch to a pneumatic brace. The person selling the brace told me that I could start to lightly bear weig...

Left acetabular labrum injury Hello, Dr. Chen. Since I started weight training last September, I initially experienced lower back pain and frequent soreness in my left piriformis muscle. Rehabilitation therapy provided some relief, but when I resumed exercising in October, I sudd...

Postoperative rehabilitation issues for "giant cell tumor." Hello, doctor. I discovered a benign "giant cell tumor" on the outer side of my right knee in mid-June. I underwent surgery at the end of June, where an artificial bone and a steel plate were implante...

Postoperative care after tibial plateau surgery? Hello Doctor, I was involved in a car accident on July 3rd this year. At the time of the accident, my leg was in a vertical position. I was taken to the emergency room where X-rays diagnosed me with a torn anterior cruciate ligamen...

Achilles tendon rupture issues? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for not asking my previous question clearly and for having some follow-up questions. Let me rephrase my situation. I was playing basketball in the park when I suddenly fell while sprinting. At that moment, I felt a sharp ...

Postoperative care for patellar fracture? Hello, doctor. My mother is currently 70 years old. On April 3rd, she accidentally fell to her knees, resulting in a patellar fracture. The orthopedic surgeon advised her to keep her leg straight at home without bending it, but she was no...

Second metatarsal fracture Hello Doctor, I had a car accident on July 11th, resulting in an open fracture with displacement of the second metatarsal in my left foot. The doctor mentioned that surgery was not necessary and that I could just use a cast. However, at night while slee...

Elbow dislocation In May, I dislocated my elbow due to a fall while exercising. It was reduced about an hour later, and I wore a cast for approximately two weeks. After that, I started rehabilitation and strength training, which has continued for over three months. I have a pre-e...

Nursing Care After Clavicle Fracture Hello Doctor, my father is 55 years old. He had a motorcycle accident yesterday, and the emergency room diagnosed him with a distal left clavicle fracture, left chest and left knee contusions. The emergency department said surgery is not neces...

Bilateral total hip replacement? Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about issues related to bilateral total hip replacement: 1. Is it still necessary to use a pillow between my legs for sleeping after more than six months? 2. Can I ride a bike or drive? I have tried sitting o...

Postoperative hip joint care Hello, I had a right femoral neck fracture on July 4th and underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery. Three days later, under the guidance of my doctor and nurses, I started practicing walking with crutches. However, when I was discharged...

Plantar pain due to tibial and fibular fractures? Hello Dr. Chen, I sustained fractures of the left tibia and fibula on February 10 (the X-ray only showed the fibula fracture, while the tibia fracture was identified through a CT scan, which was not visible on the X-ray). I subseq...