Managing Knee Degeneration in Elderly Patients: Alternatives to Surgery
Knee degeneration, after hyaluronic acid injection? Hello, doctor. My grandmother is 83 years old and suffers from Parkinson's disease and severe knee degeneration. She has been regularly visiting the clinic and taking medications prescribed by both orthopedic and neurology ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. You may need to consult with doctors from other specialties. 2. You can try platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, but if your overall health is good, you might consider undergoing surgery.[Read More] Managing Knee Degeneration in Elderly Patients: Alternatives to Surgery
Post-Surgery Complications: Misalignment of Artificial Joint and Next Steps
Postoperative Issues After Joint Replacement Surgery In early July, I underwent surgery for a joint replacement. After the surgery, I had X-rays and blood tests, all of which showed no issues. I was hospitalized for about a week for recovery before being discharged. After dischar...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Your artificial joint is either a hip joint or a knee joint, and typically, improvement is seen two to three months after surgery. When you describe the artificial joint as being misaligned, is it sinking or loosening? This may require another surgery. As for whether there was ne...[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications: Misalignment of Artificial Joint and Next Steps
Managing Linear Fractures During Early Pregnancy: Key Considerations
Linear fracture Hello, doctor. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant. I was in a car accident yesterday, August 10th. Will taking an X-ray of my foot have any effects? Today, August 11th, I visited an orthopedic specialist, and the result showed a linear fracture of the fifth metatarsa...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, taking X-rays during the first three months of pregnancy can be more harmful to the fetus. Therefore, if there is a linear fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the right foot, surgery is not necessary. You can currently use bilateral crutches to assist with mobility, and th...[Read More] Managing Linear Fractures During Early Pregnancy: Key Considerations
Managing Linear Fractures During Early Pregnancy: Key Considerations
Linear fracture Hello, doctor. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant and was in a car accident yesterday, August 10. Will taking an X-ray of my foot have any effects? Today, August 11, I visited an orthopedic specialist and was diagnosed with a linear fracture of the fifth metatarsal i...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, taking X-rays during the first three months of pregnancy is more detrimental to the fetus. Therefore, if there is a linear fracture of the fifth metatarsal in the right foot, surgery is not necessary. You can currently use bilateral crutches to assist with mobility, and yo...[Read More] Managing Linear Fractures During Early Pregnancy: Key Considerations
Managing Linear Fractures During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Linear fracture Hello, doctor. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant. I was in a car accident yesterday, August 10th. Will taking an X-ray of my foot have any effects? Today, August 11th, I saw an orthopedic doctor, and the result was a linear fracture of the fifth metatarsal in my rig...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, having an X-ray during the first three months of pregnancy can be more detrimental to the fetus. Therefore, if there is a linear fracture of the fifth metatarsal in the right foot, surgery may not be necessary. You can currently use bilateral crutches to assist with mobili...[Read More] Managing Linear Fractures During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Persistent Knee Swelling and Pain After Injury: What to Do Next?
Knee swelling and pain with bending? Hello Doctor, three weeks ago I was in a car accident where my left knee hit the ground, causing my pants to tear. I was taken to the emergency room where they performed an X-ray, and the doctor said there was no significant bone injury. They ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Swelling after a knee joint injury typically takes about six weeks to subside, although it may take longer for some individuals. The swelling and pain can limit the joint's ability to bend fully. During this time, analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications can be taken to ...[Read More] Persistent Knee Swelling and Pain After Injury: What to Do Next?
Struggling with Pill Swallowing? Tips for Managing Orthopedic Medications
Medication issues Hello, doctor. I have difficulty swallowing pills and am always afraid they might get stuck. After injuring my hand, I went to see an orthopedic doctor, who prescribed me MUSLEX TABLETS (orange-pink) and ECOPAIN Capsules 200mg (also orange-pink). Both the tablet...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If you are unable to swallow pills, they can be opened and taken. It is recommended to take them before bedtime, which means just before going to sleep. You can also take a missed dose.[Read More] Struggling with Pill Swallowing? Tips for Managing Orthopedic Medications
Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for Relief
Neck issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing neck and shoulder pain for nearly 10 days. To alleviate the discomfort, I have been lying in bed with my head resting against the edge, causing my head and neck to tilt backward. After doing this three times, I noticed that when ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, experiencing sounds in the neck is common among many people. First, please rule out any issues related to the joints. As for the fascia inflammation, I recommend applying heat and resting. Please visit a clinic for further examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for Relief
Challenges in Femoral Fracture Healing: A Patient's Journey
Poor healing of the femur? Hello, doctor. During last year's Lunar New Year, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in an open fracture of my left femur, located in the middle of the femur near the knee (approximately 3/2 of the way down). The doctor inserted a steel...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, after undergoing autologous bone grafting for poor healing of the femur, and with an additional layer of steel plate fixation, it has now been six months and only half of the bone callus has formed, while the other half shows little progress. My personal recommendation ali...[Read More] Challenges in Femoral Fracture Healing: A Patient's Journey
Post-Car Accident: Managing Wrist Pain and Nerve Issues
After the car accident, I started experiencing weakness in my hands and numbness in my palms? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on June 18th. When the ambulance brought me to the hospital, there were no obvious external injuries, no need for stitches, and no fractures. Howe...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the above symptoms persist, further examination may be needed to check for nerve compression, as early intervention is better.[Read More] Post-Car Accident: Managing Wrist Pain and Nerve Issues
Understanding Pyogenic Arthritis: Antibiotic Treatment and Chronic Inflammation Concerns
Pyogenic arthritis Hello, Doctor. Last time I asked about antibiotics for pyogenic arthritis. Today, during my outpatient visit, blood tests were conducted. The doctor mentioned that the acute inflammation markers have returned to normal, but the chronic inflammation markers seem...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Pyogenic arthritis, also known as bacterial arthritis, requires treatment principles that focus on the complete eradication of bacteria. Incomplete treatment can lead to recurrent infections, so it is essential to follow medical advice. Swelling and pain are expected outcomes.[Read More] Understanding Pyogenic Arthritis: Antibiotic Treatment and Chronic Inflammation Concerns
Injury to Right Index Finger: Treatment and Recovery Insights
Injury to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the right index finger while playing ball? I injured my index finger while playing basketball on May 11. There is noticeable swelling near the metacarpophalangeal joint on the thumb side. Later, because I couldn't fully bend my inde...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, if the joint position appears normal on an X-ray, there should be no significant issues with ligament injuries, and they will heal over time. It is important to keep the injured joint active to prevent stiffness. Whether or not to perform an ultrasound ...[Read More] Injury to Right Index Finger: Treatment and Recovery Insights
Understanding Disability Diagnosis for Rib Deformities in Taiwan
Regarding the diagnosis of rib dysfunction? Dear Vice Dean Li, Regarding the standards for disability benefits under labor insurance for significant deformities of the trunk and other skeletal structures, specifically item 8-4 concerning significant deformities of the clavicle, ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, I am not very familiar with disability diagnosis, so my answers are for reference only. Question 1: "Deformations detectable by X-ray are not included in the criteria." This indicates that significant deformities can be identified by the naked eye, rather than re...[Read More] Understanding Disability Diagnosis for Rib Deformities in Taiwan
Understanding Knee Pain in Young Athletes: Causes and Management Strategies
Knee problems I am a member of the table tennis school team and occasionally run track. Suddenly, my knees started to hurt in middle school, and I couldn't pinpoint the exact location of the pain; it was just very painful, so I went to see a doctor. I had an X-ray done, whic...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It could be ligament inflammation or an issue with the patella; you may want to consult another physician for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain in Young Athletes: Causes and Management Strategies
Does Medication for Ankylosing Spondylitis Cause High Blood Pressure?
Ankylosing Spondylitis Can medication for ankylosing spondylitis cause high blood pressure?
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
If you are unsure about the medication you are taking, you can consult the prescribing physician or ask a pharmacist directly. Thank you.[Read More] Does Medication for Ankylosing Spondylitis Cause High Blood Pressure?
Understanding Knee Discomfort and Cold Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Cold sensation inside the knee? A few days ago, I started experiencing occasional mild pain in my knee, and it often feels cold, especially when sitting. After getting an X-ray, there was a white area between the bones, and the doctor said it was inflammation and prescribed me me...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The white areas on the X-ray of the knee joint are likely calcifications, but they usually do not have a significant impact. The knee feels cool and is unrelated to spinal compression.[Read More] Understanding Knee Discomfort and Cold Sensation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Bone Pain: Is It a Sign of Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing irregular pain in my hands and feet for over two weeks. Sometimes the pain is in the thumb joint, other times in the calves, and sometimes in the soles of my feet or shoulders. The pain comes in sharp bursts o...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your age and the symptoms you described, the likelihood of developing bone cancer is low. In young individuals, the most common site for bone cancer is around the knee joint, while the probability of bone cancer occurring in the hands is extremely low. You do not ...[Read More] Understanding Bone Pain: Is It a Sign of Bone Cancer?
Understanding Sudden Body Pain: Causes and Concerns
Generalized body pain? I have been experiencing unexplained muscle spasms and sharp pains throughout my body for the past two days, specifically in my wrists, arms, outer thighs, hand joints, and metacarpal bones. The pain lasts only a few seconds and occurs on both sides of my b...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Just describing it this way is not sufficient for a diagnosis; it's best to consult a physician for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Body Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Hip Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Fell and hit the buttocks? Hello Doctor, In early April, I accidentally slipped and fell, hitting my buttocks. Initially, I thought it was nothing serious, but the pain persisted, so I went to the emergency room on April 21 for an X-ray. The emergency physician assessed that th...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Coccyx contusions and fractures can affect the recovery period. However, coccyx fractures typically do not require surgery. Treatment involves rest and minimizing irritation to the area, such as avoiding prolonged sitting or cycling. Most cases will gradually improve within a few...[Read More] Understanding Hip Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Clavicle Disability Diagnosis Standards in Orthopedics
Regarding the diagnosis of clavicular dysfunction? Dear Vice Dean Li, 1. Regarding the standards for labor insurance disability benefits / trunk / other trunk bone deformities, specifically for significant deformities of the clavicle, sternum, ribs, scapula, or pelvic bones. The...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on the diagnosis stating that "the clavicle functions normally, with a noticeable bulge on the inner side and a slight depression on the outer side," it does not meet the definition of "an obvious deformity that can be observed externally due to a frac...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Disability Diagnosis Standards in Orthopedics