Understanding Post-Fracture Pain: Signs of Chronic Osteomyelitis?
After a fibula fracture has healed, there may occasionally be a sudden sharp pain? In mid-October 2017, I had the steel pins removed from a previous fibula closed fracture. At the end of October, the staples used to secure the wound were removed. On November 2, the wound was red,...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is possible that you have a superficial wound infection with a stitch abscess. Generally speaking, if the wound has healed, it indicates that the infection is under control. The likelihood of chronic osteomyelitis is low, and a nuclear medicine o...[Read More] Understanding Post-Fracture Pain: Signs of Chronic Osteomyelitis?
Understanding Growth Rates in Teenagers: Is My Height Increase Normal?
In the first year of high school, students are generally considered to be in their early adolescence. I would like to inquire about the growth rate during this period? Hello, Doctor! I am a 15-year-old male, currently in my first year of high school. I started taking two bottles ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether a person will grow taller is related to the closure of the growth plates. If the growth plates have not yet closed, it is possible for further height increase to occur. Normal sleep patterns and proper nutrition can also contribute positively to height. Additionally, gene...[Read More] Understanding Growth Rates in Teenagers: Is My Height Increase Normal?
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Sciatica? Hello, Doctor. Since the end of 2016, I've been experiencing a feeling of fullness in my left buttock and left thigh after sitting for a long time. There is some pain when pressure is applied to the buttock. At that time, I was diagnosed with autonomic nervous syst...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The diagnosis from a computed tomography (CT) scan is quite accurate. Your symptoms may be related to myofascial pain syndrome. If the symptoms persist, it is recommended that you consult a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain from Armpit to Chest: Possible Causes and Solutions
Pain from the armpit to the chest can occur? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a pulling pain extending from my armpit to the left side of my chest. Pressing on a specific point in my chest causes a sharp pain that is quite intense. This pain has persisted to the point where...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, regarding your inquiry, there are several possibilities. One is simple fasciitis, another is periostitis, and we should also consider the possibility of herpes zoster. Fasciitis may require heat therapy and massage, while periostitis might need local injections. The treatm...[Read More] Understanding Pain from Armpit to Chest: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Pain Behind the Knee and Groin: Possible Causes and Solutions
Pain in the muscles behind the knee and in the groin area? Hello: After squatting for five minutes and then standing up (to have a bowel movement), I experience soreness in the back of my "right knee" as if there is a tendon that is painful, and at that moment, my knee ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the muscle tendon feels tight or there is a possibility of inflammation, you can try rehabilitation. If that doesn't help, then consider consulting a physician.[Read More] Understanding Pain Behind the Knee and Groin: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Cellulitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Dietary Considerations
Cellulitis After being diagnosed with cellulitis, I was hospitalized for six days and received intravenous therapy. After discharge, the doctor prescribed antibiotics, which I have been taking on schedule. However, yesterday a relative made me a bass fish soup that contained some...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It cannot be confirmed that the calf swelling is related to the supplements. If there is no high fever (above 39 degrees Celsius), there is no need to go to the emergency room; please return to your primary physician's outpatient clinic. Wishing you good health! Ortho...[Read More] Understanding Cellulitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Dietary Considerations
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing Challenges and Treatment Options
Clavicle fracture Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident on November 19, 2017, after 12 PM, where a small car collided with a mountain wall and flipped over. I was sitting on the far left, and there were two other guys pressing against me. Everyone else was fine, but I ended up w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If a clavicle fracture is treated conservatively, there is a high chance of gradual healing with callus formation within approximately three months. If pain persists beyond three months and there are no signs of callus formation, surgical intervention should be considered. Since ...[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Healing Challenges and Treatment Options
Understanding Left Side Rib Pain: Causes and Concerns
Pain in the lateral ribs? Hello doctor, I have ankylosing spondylitis and have been taking the anti-inflammatory medication Mobic, one tablet daily, for a long time. I have noticed that the left side of my rib cage, just below the armpit, hurts when pressed. It doesn't hurt ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It may be that the pleura is slightly inflamed; you can get an X-ray to check for any bone issues.[Read More] Understanding Left Side Rib Pain: Causes and Concerns
Challenges in Healing: Right Ulnar Fracture and Radial Head Dislocation
Right ulnar fracture with radial head dislocation, postoperative nonunion? Dear Dr. Chen, I sustained an injury while attending a meeting on February 10 of this year, resulting in an open fracture: a fracture of the right ulnar bone accompanied by a dislocation of the radial hea...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
1. The described unusual sensation is likely primarily related to a bone issue. 2. To promote bone development and healing, immobilization is essential in the initial phase, and calcium supplementation is also very important. Additionally, there are reports that ultrasound may ...[Read More] Challenges in Healing: Right Ulnar Fracture and Radial Head Dislocation
Managing Pain from Herniated Discs and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Tips and Solutions
Herniated disc ankylosing spondylitis I would like to ask about my condition. During play, I fell from the bed to the floor and injured my buttocks, which caused pain. The doctor said I have a herniated lumbar disc. Initially, I experienced numbness in my legs, but now it has imp...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
It is recommended to consult a neurosurgeon.[Read More] Managing Pain from Herniated Discs and Ankylosing Spondylitis: Tips and Solutions
Understanding Rib Injuries: Misdiagnosis and Pain Management
Rib issues Hello, doctor. My mother is 47 years old. On December 7th, while cleaning, she accidentally fell off a ladder on the stairs and hit her rib area. She went to the emergency room where the first X-ray diagnosed her with fractures of the seventh and ninth ribs. However, t...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, rib fractures are often easily misdiagnosed. Fortunately, even with a rib fracture, most cases are managed conservatively. Typically, to confirm the diagnosis, an oblique X-ray of the ribs can be taken, or a CT scan may be utilized. However, even after a definitive diagnos...[Read More] Understanding Rib Injuries: Misdiagnosis and Pain Management
Understanding Pain While Walking After a Fracture: Causes and Solutions
Experiencing pain while practicing walking after a fracture is common? Hello, I suffered a comminuted fracture of the tibia and fibula on November 10, 2017, due to an accidental fall. I underwent surgery the same day to have plates and screws inserted. During my follow-up appoint...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, if there has been no undue external force after the surgery, there should not be any "fracture along the plate." Please try not to worry too much and make sure to attend your follow-up appointments. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Pain While Walking After a Fracture: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Rib and Collarbone Injuries After a Car Accident
Rib issues & chest contusions I consulted a doctor three weeks ago due to a car accident that resulted in a fracture of the left rib and a clavicle fracture. It has been three weeks, and the skin on my left chest still shows a light yellow discoloration that won't go awa...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Hello: After rib and clavicle fractures, there may be subcutaneous bleeding. It has been three weeks, and it is normal for it to gradually absorb and appear light yellow. It will slowly improve. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hong Hsi-Ming[Read More] Understanding Rib and Collarbone Injuries After a Car Accident
Understanding Shoulder Dislocation and Fracture Recovery Challenges
Shoulder dislocation and fractures can take several years to heal and may not fully recover? Hello Dr. Chen: I am currently in sixth grade. When I was in second grade, I fell while doing pull-ups at school and dislocated my shoulder along with a fracture. It hurt a lot right afte...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, your condition may require an X-ray, physical examination, and possibly an MRI to determine the issue. Please visit a hospital for a clearer diagnosis. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Dislocation and Fracture Recovery Challenges
Understanding Rib Swelling: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Swelling of the rib cage? Hello doctor, I recently noticed a lump on my left rib beneath the breast. After getting an X-ray at the hospital, they said there were no abnormalities, but it is possible that it could be a bone tumor since X-rays may not reveal bone tumors. I would li...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
If the bone tumor is not visible on X-rays, a chest CT scan can be performed for further diagnosis. It is recommended that you return for a follow-up appointment to discuss this with your primary physician. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Rib Swelling: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Can You Use TENS Therapy for Rib Strain Relief at Home?
Rib strain Can I use a small electrical stimulation device at home on a rib strain? The kind that uses adhesive pads?
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if the intensity of the small electric therapy device is not too strong, it is usually safe to use. I also recommend checking the user manual for confirmation. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Can You Use TENS Therapy for Rib Strain Relief at Home?
Understanding Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain: Causes and Solutions
Could you please provide more details about the issue of shoulder and neck pain? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for almost a month. I visited a spine specialist who only took X-rays and said there was nothing wrong, but the pain persists. I went ba...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if you have been undergoing treatment for a while and still experience shoulder and neck pain along with numbness in your hands, it may be necessary to undergo an MRI scan. If the diagnosis is a herniated disc, cervical traction therapy will need to be implemented. Wishing...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Rib Strain: Rest or Stretching for Recovery?
Rib issues I have been dealing with a rib strain for a month without improvement, so I went to a major hospital for an examination. The bones are fine, and it was diagnosed as a strain. The doctor advised me to move more and do stretching exercises. I followed the doctor's a...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, a rib strain should gradually recover in 4-6 weeks. Currently, you can move, but you should avoid heavy lifting, deep breathing, and vigorous stretching. After one month post-injury, it's important to rest, but you can indeed start some gentle reha...[Read More] Understanding Rib Strain: Rest or Stretching for Recovery?
Understanding Femoral Shaft Fractures: Recovery, Pain, and Rehabilitation Insights
Femoral shaft closed fracture Hello, Doctor. I was involved in a car accident at the end of July, resulting in a closed fracture of the left femoral shaft. It has now been three months since the incident. During my follow-up appointment, an X-ray showed that the bone is healing, ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, there is a 7 cm long light gray bruise-like mark on the skin above the fracture site, which is painful when pressed. This may be a soft tissue contusion that occurred simultaneously with the fracture. It is recommended that you apply heat and perform gentle local massage t...[Read More] Understanding Femoral Shaft Fractures: Recovery, Pain, and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Home Remedies
Knee problems Hello Doctor, my father is nearly 50 years old. In July, he overexerted himself while jogging, and the next day he woke up with soreness in both knees. After a few days, the pain in his right leg subsided, but the left leg continued to hurt for about two weeks befor...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, if the X-ray shows no issues with the bones and the blood uric acid levels are normal, it is still possible that there may be inflammation of the meniscus or ligaments in the knee joint. It is recommended to reduce prolonged standing and stair climbing, and to pause joggin...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Home Remedies