Rheumatoid arthritis, Orthopedics FAQ

Heel pain Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask if my aunt has rheumatoid arthritis, do I have a risk of developing ankylosing spondylitis? Thank you 🙏 I was preparing for graduate school and spent almost every day studying at home, which involved prolonged sitting and a lack of ...

Artificial ankle joint Hello, Doctor! I have rheumatoid arthritis, and the cartilage in my ankle joint is severely worn down. I am scheduled for a joint replacement surgery, but I have some concerns: 1. The surgical options are fusion and joint replacement (the cost for one foo...

Stiff neck due to muscle issues? Hello Doctor, I have cervical spine hyperlordosis. On May 7th, I experienced a stiff neck on the right side. After visiting an orthopedic doctor, I was told that aside from the hyperlordosis, there were no other issues, and it was a muscle problem...

Ankle fusion or ankle joint replacement? Hello Dr. Wang! I have rheumatoid arthritis, and the cartilage in my ankle is severely worn down, leading to deformity and osteoporosis. I have undergone PRP treatment once without any effect. I have a few questions: 1. Should I consider...

Chronic pain in the finger joints? Hello, doctor! I have a question regarding pain in my finger joints. I have already checked the Q&A section on this site and have a general understanding. However, I would like to inquire further about my situation and choose the correct spe...

Knee joint pain Hello Doctor, I started receiving vaccinations last year, and initially, I experienced mild pain in my finger joints. I consulted a rheumatologist, and the blood tests came back normal. I didn't pay much attention to it and continued with the vaccinations. Af...

Finger joint inflammation Hello Doctor: I have no history of trauma, and my dominant hand is my right hand. Initially, I noticed pain in the middle joint of my ring finger when bending it. After a week, the pain intensified during bending, so I visited an orthopedic specialist. B...

The efficacy of bone formation with Forteo (teriparatide)? I underwent lumbar fusion surgery (with screws and Romeo) on July 11 due to rheumatoid arthritis, after a previous surgery in June resulted in bone collapse. An X-ray on August 19 showed that the surgery was successful, b...

Am I suffering from rheumatoid arthritis? A 45-year-old female, 158 cm tall, weighing 45 kg: (1) Menopause occurred in May 2022. (2) No chronic diseases, no hereditary diseases, no allergies. (3) Diagnosed with a gastric ulcer via endoscopy in July 2021; chronic gastric acid has ...

Upper back pain upon waking? For the past six months, I have frequently woken up with pain in my upper back, specifically on both sides of the spine rather than the spine itself. However, the pain tends to ease after I move around. I have consulted an orthopedic doctor and had X-...

Toe joint inflammation Hello Doctor: Two days ago, around 7 AM, I suddenly felt pain in my left foot. Upon inspection, I found that the second joint of my third toe was inflamed, red, and swollen. I have been experiencing poor sleep quality recently, only able to fall asleep arou...

Do I have rheumatoid arthritis? Hello Doctor: This past week, when I wake up in the morning (not every day, about twice), I experience pain in the proximal interphalangeal joint of my right ring finger, while other joints are not painful. The pain subsides with movement, but it h...

Sudden pain in the left knee while sleeping, along with pain in the finger joints? I suddenly woke up one night with pain in my left knee and was unable to put weight on it when getting out of bed. I went to the orthopedic department at Asia University Hospital, where they took X...

The fourth toe of the right foot suddenly swelled? The fourth toe on both feet has been persistently swollen for about two years. A month ago, the fourth toe on my right foot suddenly became swollen. I visited the immunology department at Beihua Hospital, and after blood tests, t...

Frequent sudden pain in the fingers? This year, I've noticed that sometimes my fingers feel uncomfortable when I wake up, whether they are bent or straight. By the evening, the pain tends to worsen. The next day, I even have difficulty braking while riding my scooter. Today ...

Genetic Issues Related to Ankylosing Spondylitis Hello Dr. Wang, 1. I have ankylosing spondylitis, but neither of my parents has this condition; only my aunt has rheumatoid arthritis. Is the likelihood of inheritance high, or are there other ways to develop this disease? 2. The...

Joint swelling, pain, and deformity? Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to ask you a question. My finger joints are swollen and deformed, with the joints being 2-3 times larger than normal. I have been examined and found no signs of gout or rheumatoid arthritis, but I experience pain f...

Transient joint pain Hello, two days ago I noticed that my finger joints in my hands experience brief pain (lasting about 1 to 2 seconds, occurring once or twice, then disappearing). There is no pain when using the joints, and there is no redness or swelling, but when I forcefull...

Inquiry about finger issues? Hello doctor, yesterday I washed my hands with soap and while rubbing between my fingers, I felt slight pain at the base of my right ring finger. Although there is no swelling, I later noticed a specific point near the base close to my palm that is mo...

Swollen and painful finger joints that cannot bend? Hello Doctor: Three days ago, I felt stiffness (a clicking sensation) in the joints of my left index finger (the distal and middle joints), which was different from the normal movement of my other finger joints. I used to occasi...