Understanding Thumb Stiffness After Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Postoperative abnormal flexion of the thumb following distal radius fracture? Hello Dr. Chen, four years ago I had a distal radius fracture in both wrists and underwent surgery with a self-funded bone plate. The recovery was good until two years ago when I suddenly lost the abili...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, it sounds like you may have trigger finger, which is unrelated to the previous surgery. Local injection can be attempted, as it serves both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Thumb Stiffness After Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Understanding Rib Pain During Stretching: Causes and Recovery Tips
Rib pain during stretching? I experienced some pain in my right rib while stretching yesterday. It feels like a strain. Since then, I’ve noticed some tightness in the right rib when I breathe or lift heavy objects with my right hand, but it’s not painful. How should I manage this...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it appears to be an intercostal muscle strain. It is recommended that you avoid excessive exertion for one week. Generally, recovery should take about 2-3 weeks. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Rib Pain During Stretching: Causes and Recovery Tips
Understanding Dislocated Toes: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
Dislocation - Sports Injury At the end of June this year, while playing basketball, I dislocated my left foot's fourth toe when I landed after jumping for a rebound. The first hospital I visited only applied a splint, which was removed after a week. However, due to persisten...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, experiencing pain while walking more than three months after a toe dislocation is uncommon. I recommend that you return to the orthopedic clinic for an examination. If necessary, you may ask the physician whether a CT scan is needed to rule out any subtle fractures of the ...[Read More] Understanding Dislocated Toes: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery
Understanding Rib Injuries: Symptoms and Recovery Tips
Hello, regarding rib issues? A few days ago, while exercising, I suspect I bumped my left rib. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to it, but when I got home, I noticed that the left rib was more prominent, and there was mild pain when I pressed on it. Breathing and str...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it appears to be a contusion of the left chest wall. A chest wall contusion typically heals within 2-3 weeks. However, if your symptoms worsen or if you have concerns, you may want to schedule an appointment with an orthopedic specialist for an X-ra...[Read More] Understanding Rib Injuries: Symptoms and Recovery Tips
Managing Long-Term Pain from Lumbar Cartilage Injury After a Fall
Lumbar cartilage I previously fell while trying to catch a basketball hoop and hit my lower back. An X-ray showed no issues, but the doctor said it might be a cartilage contusion. It's been nine months, and the area still hurts when I run or sit on the ground. What should I ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, typically such bruises tend to improve within one to two weeks. Given the situation you described, it may be associated with tendonitis. Please visit the outpatient clinic for further examination. Thank you.[Read More] Managing Long-Term Pain from Lumbar Cartilage Injury After a Fall
Understanding Trochanteric Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Trochanteric bursitis of the left hip? Hello Doctor, three months ago I fell and landed on my right knee. Since then, if I am active during the day, I feel a soreness in my left hip when I lie flat at night. This soreness has gradually worsened, but it hasn't been painful en...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, there is a higher likelihood of trochanteric bursitis. However, you mentioned that you have been carrying items up and down the stairs multiple times, after which the pain started. Standing or walking is manageable, but bending over or transitioning...[Read More] Understanding Trochanteric Bursitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Post-Polio Surgery: Understanding Ankle Recovery and When to Seek Help
Post-operative care for polio sequelae? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I had surgery on my right ankle at the beginning of July (due to post-polio syndrome) for corrective surgery. It has been about 3-4 weeks since I had my cast on. Yesterday, I tried to put weigh...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: It is common to experience this phenomenon during the early stages of weight-bearing after a fracture surgery. However, if there is severe pain, an X-ray examination of the fracture site is necessary.[Read More] Post-Polio Surgery: Understanding Ankle Recovery and When to Seek Help
Understanding Groin Strain: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Groin strain Doctor, I would like to ask about an incident that happened in early April. While playing basketball, I felt a sharp pain in my left groin area when I was trying to cut. It felt like my lower body was being pricked by needles. The next day, I went to the rehabilitati...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Muscle injuries usually heal, but if engaging in high-intensity activities, one may still experience tightness and pain. Generally, strength training can help improve this condition.[Read More] Understanding Groin Strain: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Ligament Injuries and Dislocated Bones: Recovery Insights
Ligament injury & bone dislocation Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question. I had an injury from a motorcycle accident and went to the hospital for a check-up. Initially, they said it was just a right shoulder ligament injury and that using a sling for about two weeks wo...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Based on the symptoms you described, it is not possible to determine the severity of your right shoulder injury. It is recommended that you discuss this in detail with your attending physician during your follow-up appointment. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Ligament Injuries and Dislocated Bones: Recovery Insights
Understanding Rib Pain: Recovery Time and Treatment Options
Pain in the ribs during breathing? Doctor, I woke up in the middle of the night in mid-July with a sharp pain in my left rib when I inhaled. I have experienced this occasionally in the past, but this time it was particularly painful. The next morning, even breathing hurt. It has ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Based on your symptoms, the likelihood of intercostal neuralgia or muscle strain is higher. If this is the case, taking anti-inflammatory medication may help you recover more quickly. However, since you are a young male, the possibility of spontaneous pneumothorax should also be ...[Read More] Understanding Rib Pain: Recovery Time and Treatment Options
Managing Osteoarthritis Pain: Medication, Rehabilitation, or Surgery?
Medications for osteoarthritis? Rehabilitation? Hello Doctor, my father is 57 years old. He was hospitalized for peritonitis and underwent surgery in early July. During his hospital stay, he experienced unbearable knee pain, and after an X-ray, he was diagnosed with mild osteoart...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello Miss Bibi, based on your father's reported condition, I recommend that he should not delay seeking medical attention and should return to the orthopedic outpatient clinic for an X-ray examination to check for any conditions other than osteoarthritis. If it is indeed on...[Read More] Managing Osteoarthritis Pain: Medication, Rehabilitation, or Surgery?
Understanding Post-Surgery Bumps: Is It Bone Growth or a Knob?
The protrusion remains after the removal of the metal screw? Hello, doctor. Five years ago, I underwent a repair for a torn posterior cruciate ligament, and a steel screw was placed in the anterior part of my tibia. This July, the screw was removed, but I noticed that the area wh...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, you underwent a repair for a torn posterior cruciate ligament and had a screw placed in the anterior aspect of the tibia. In July of this year, the screw was removed, and it was noted that there is still a prominence at the site where t...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Bumps: Is It Bone Growth or a Knob?
Understanding Knee Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Regarding knee pain issues? Hello Doctor, around July 28, while exercising outdoors, I jumped down from a height and felt something unusual in my right knee. That night, when I went to bed and slept on my left side, I suddenly experienced severe pain at the lateral joint line of ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
First, adopt conservative treatment by taking medication or undergoing rehabilitation. If there is no improvement after six weeks, then consult a physician for examination and further management.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights on Height Growth at 16
Hello, doctor. Is it still possible for me to grow taller? In two months, I will turn 16 years old. Yesterday, I had a pelvic X-ray, and the doctor said that my growth plates will likely fuse around the age of 18 (in about two years). I can still see some growth plates. My curren...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Height is related to genetics and is influenced by the heights of one's parents. Engaging in regular exercise may contribute to a slight increase in height, but it is impossible to predict whether it will reach 172 cm.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller? Insights on Height Growth at 16
Concerns About Using Celebrex for Stroke Patients with Hypertension
Questions regarding the use of Cilostazol in stroke patients? Hello Dr. Shih, I previously brought my father to Miaoli Hospital for a consultation regarding his left knee pain. After taking the medication you prescribed, one month later, on August 11, my uncle went to National Ta...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Celebrex is used as needed for pain relief and does not need to be taken daily. Its impact on stroke risk is minimal. Typically, if there are concerns during the initial use, it is advisable to discontinue the medication.[Read More] Concerns About Using Celebrex for Stroke Patients with Hypertension
Understanding Pain After Meniscus Rehabilitation: Is It Normal?
Pain after meniscus rehabilitation? Hello, I underwent a medial meniscus repair surgery on July 4th, and it has now been one month. I started rehabilitation yesterday, focusing on electrical stimulation and knee flexion exercises. Currently, I can bend my knee to 75 degrees, but ...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, actually your condition should be personally examined by the attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Pain After Meniscus Rehabilitation: Is It Normal?
Understanding Hip Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Pain when sitting on the buttocks? When I got up this morning, I lost my balance and fell, landing on my buttocks. The bone in the middle of my buttocks hurts, but after lying down for a while, it feels better. However, it still hurts a bit when I sit up or cough. Pressing on tha...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Based on the symptoms you described, it appears to be a bruised coccyx. I recommend applying ice for at least three days and minimizing pressure on the affected area by sitting on a soft cushion. If the pain persists and does not improve after a week, it is advisable to visit an ...[Read More] Understanding Hip Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Post-Car Accident Knee Issues: Managing Pain and Exercise Effects
Post-accident sequelae and the impact of exercise? In early March, I had a car accident where my right knee directly hit the ground. When I went to the hospital, I was prescribed painkillers and told that the X-ray showed no significant injuries. After some time, I felt that ther...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
The sensation of tightness in the knee joint, along with the tendency to produce sounds, is likely a result of overuse and stress, leading to cartilage softening and wear. It is recommended to switch to exercises that place less stress on the joints. Additionally, consulting a sp...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Knee Issues: Managing Pain and Exercise Effects
Recurrent Scaphoid Fracture: Understanding Wrist Pain and Treatment Options
Recurrent injury of scaphoid bone fracture? Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing wrist pain for a while now. I initially thought it was due to overuse, but as it became increasingly uncomfortable, I decided to see a doctor. The doctor mentioned that I have a cyst on my wris...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, if there is a scaphoid fracture, it is not easy to heal. Your letter did not mention whether there was a prior injury or if a cast was applied after the injury. If neither of these occurred, the diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture may need to be reconsidered. As for the wrist...[Read More] Recurrent Scaphoid Fracture: Understanding Wrist Pain and Treatment Options
Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Sudden lower back pain? Hello, doctor! I woke up on the morning of July 9th and suddenly felt lower back pain. Whenever I sit for a long time and then try to stand up, the pain is so intense that I can hardly get up. It takes about 3 to 5 minutes for the pain to subside enough fo...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Acute low back pain is usually caused by muscle strains or improper posture, requiring rest and medication for treatment. If it has not fully healed, there is a possibility of recurring pain, and it may be necessary to consult a physician for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain: Causes and Treatment Options