Understanding Shoulder Pain: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
The shoulder treatment has been ongoing for a month, but it keeps recurring? Hello, Doctor. A month ago, I lifted a heavy object above my head with my right arm fully extended from behind. At the highest point, I felt a slight pause in my shoulder as I immediately lowered the wei...
Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Hello, sir: Regarding ligament recovery, it generally takes at least 6 weeks, and there are no specific methods to accelerate the process. Essentially, engaging in some light activities to avoid adhesions is recommended. It is advised to visit the outpatient clinic for further ex...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Baseball-Related Shoulder Injuries: When to Seek Help
Sports Injuries (Baseball) Hello Doctor: I have been playing amateur baseball, and about a month or two ago, while throwing a baseball, I felt a strong pain in the back of my arm, approximately around the area of the deltoid and teres minor muscles (the area that gets pulled when...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, the shoulder is a highly mobile joint in the body, and many people experience prolonged pain due to sports injuries or other unknown reasons. You may want to consult an orthopedic or rehabilitation physician to help address your issue. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Baseball-Related Shoulder Injuries: When to Seek Help
Understanding Steel Rod Issues in Orthopedic Recovery: A Patient's Guide
Nail problems Dear Dr. Lee, I would like to ask for your advice regarding my mother. She was involved in a serious car accident in 2008, resulting in two fractured ribs, a broken left clavicle, and a concussion. She underwent surgery at that time to have metal pins inserted. Now...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, your mother underwent internal fixation surgery with a bone screw on her left clavicle ten years ago. Recently, she has been experiencing weakness, pain, and difficulty lifting her left arm. The cause of these symptoms may not necessarily be related to the bone screw. Ther...[Read More] Understanding Steel Rod Issues in Orthopedic Recovery: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Shoulder Labrum Repair: Concerns About Titanium Screws
Inquiry about the glenoid labrum and the use of screws? Hello, Doctor. I have been diagnosed with a tear in the supraspinatus muscle and a labral tear. I have been experiencing pain for a long time, and after more than a year of ineffective rehabilitation, my doctor has recommend...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Usually, the screws used to fix ligaments do not need to be removed, and if removal is necessary, it can be quite difficult. You can still engage in physical activity later, and the chance of loosening is minimal. You may want to consult your attending physician about this. ...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Labrum Repair: Concerns About Titanium Screws
Understanding Whiplash Symptoms After a Motorcycle Accident
Post-traumatic sequelae from a motorcycle accident? I would like to ask the doctor about an incident that occurred on February 20th. While riding a motorcycle with a passenger in the rain, visibility was poor, which caused the motorcycle to skid to the right and fall. At the time...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whiplash syndrome refers to a condition resulting from cervical spine injury, so it is advisable for you to have a doctor examine it.[Read More] Understanding Whiplash Symptoms After a Motorcycle Accident
Accident-Related Shoulder Ligament Injury After Fracture Surgery: What to Know
A car accident resulted in a fracture surgery that caused an accidental rupture of the shoulder ligaments? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. I suffered a car accident on a mountain road, resulting in a fracture of the right humerus and an intra-a...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, in response to your earlier questions, here are the answers: 1. There is no absolute relationship between the two; the likelihood of cutting the shoulder ligaments is low. 2. Shockwave therapy and glucose injection treatments are beneficial for soft tissue repair, but they...[Read More] Accident-Related Shoulder Ligament Injury After Fracture Surgery: What to Know
Managing a Distal Radius Fracture: Tips for Recovery and Care
Right wrist radial fracture? I sustained a right wrist radius fracture due to a fall on February 23, 2018. I underwent manual reduction in the emergency room and was treated with a long arm cast without surgical intervention. During a follow-up appointment on February 26, the doc...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you have a right wrist radial fracture that has been immobilized with a long cast. It is important to minimize movement of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist, but you should still move your fingers. When lying down or sleeping, you do not need to use a sling; just rest your ar...[Read More] Managing a Distal Radius Fracture: Tips for Recovery and Care
Understanding Chronic Shoulder and Neck Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Shoulder and neck pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for almost a year now. Four months ago, it became particularly uncomfortable, and it still feels very sore. Sometimes the pain is constant, and occasionally it feels a bit better, but most of th...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms and the normal results from your cervical MRI and X-rays, the most likely diagnosis is myofascial pain syndrome. This condition is related to poor posture, excessive repetitive movements, high levels of stress, and insufficient flexibility exercises....[Read More] Understanding Chronic Shoulder and Neck Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Complications After Distal Radius Fractures: Pain in Shoulder and Back
Distal radius fracture sequelae Hello Dr. Shi, thank you for your response. I am the one who inquired about the distal radius fracture in my right hand on February 13. You mentioned that typically, bone screws are not removed and do not affect function. In the absence of any func...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Pain in the right shoulder and right upper back may be related to a contusion or strain, as well as a fracture near the right wrist. Additionally, using a sling can affect the tendons or nerves in the right shoulder or back, potentially leading to impaired movement.[Read More] Understanding Complications After Distal Radius Fractures: Pain in Shoulder and Back
Understanding Post-Fracture Pain: Right Wrist Injury and Shoulder Issues
Distal radius fracture of the right hand? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you the following: I suffered a distal radius fracture in my right wrist due to a car accident a year and a half ago. I underwent surgery and had titanium metal fixation, which has not been removed. Howe...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Bone screws typically do not need to be removed as they do not affect function. However, if it can be determined that the bone screw is causing an issue, then it should be removed.[Read More] Understanding Post-Fracture Pain: Right Wrist Injury and Shoulder Issues
Can Surgery Be Delayed for a Month After a Clavicle Fracture?
Surgery for a clavicle fracture was performed one month after the injury? Hello, Doctor. Happy New Year! I had a car accident in mid-January and suffered a comminuted fracture of my clavicle, with two fragments. I consulted two doctors at the same hospital who both said surgery w...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, currently with a clavicle fracture that is one month old and showing signs of callus formation, it is recommended to avoid surgery for now. This is because surgery carries potential risks, such as infection, nonunion, or malunion of the fracture; additionally, a second sur...[Read More] Can Surgery Be Delayed for a Month After a Clavicle Fracture?
Recovery Time and Activity Guidelines After Shoulder Dislocation from Car Accident
Recovery time and activity after a dislocation from a car accident? Hello, doctor. I dislocated my shoulder in a car accident on January 9 and received reduction on the same day. The X-ray of the injury can be viewed here: https://imgur.com/a/hVc07. It has been over three weeks n...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Discomfort may last for about two to three months, and activity should be limited for at least six weeks; otherwise, there is a risk of re-dislocation.[Read More] Recovery Time and Activity Guidelines After Shoulder Dislocation from Car Accident
Shoulder Blade Pain After Sports Injury: Causes and Remedies
Shoulder blade pain? I played basketball on Sunday and got hit in the elbow by a classmate, and it has been painful until Friday! What should I do? It hurts when I touch it.
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
If you are concerned, please get tested.[Read More] Shoulder Blade Pain After Sports Injury: Causes and Remedies
Is It Safe After Clavicle Surgery to Be Bumped on the Bus?
Half a month after clavicle fracture surgery, I was accidentally bumped on the shoulder by someone while taking the bus? Hello, Doctor Shi! I would like to ask if it is serious to accidentally bump shoulders with someone on the bus half a month after a clavicle fracture surgery? ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is no pain at the fracture site, it may not be a significant issue. However, if there is severe pain or inability to move the affected limb, medical attention should be sought.[Read More] Is It Safe After Clavicle Surgery to Be Bumped on the Bus?
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
Effective Rehabilitation Exercises for Post-Shoulder Surgery Recovery
Shoulder surgery issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask, I had arthroscopic surgery for shoulder ligament laxity and it has been 5 months since the surgery. I have been doing rehabilitation for 1-3 hours every day for the past 5 months, but I still have difficulty reaching beh...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you underwent arthroscopic surgery for shoulder ligament laxity five months ago, but you still have difficulty reaching behind your upper back. It is recommended that you continue with rehabilitation and discuss with your physical therapist about increasing the intensity o...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Exercises for Post-Shoulder Surgery Recovery
Understanding Shoulder and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Shoulder, back, and chest pain? Dear Doctor, Hello, I am a user who consulted you previously. Thank you very much for taking the time to respond; I truly appreciate it. (Reference #130694) To summarize my symptoms, about seven to eight months ago, I noticed a cough and slight...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is myofascial pain syndrome. Other possible diagnoses include suprascapular nerve entrapment or nerve compression symptoms caused by a cervical disc herniation. It is recommended that you visit a neurology clinic for furthe...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Improving Shoulder Strength After Clavicle Fracture Surgery: A 3-Month Guide
How to improve muscle endurance (shoulder weakness) three months after a clavicle fracture surgery? I underwent surgery for a right clavicle fracture on September 21 of this year, during which a titanium alloy plate was inserted. It has now been three months, and the fracture sit...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The weight of a water bottle is approximately 600-700 grams. You can start by lifting one to two kilograms and gradually increase the weight. After the fracture heals, you should be able to exert force as you normally would.[Read More] Improving Shoulder Strength After Clavicle Fracture Surgery: A 3-Month Guide
Understanding Scoliosis: When to Seek Help and Treatment Options
Scoliosis Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask which specialty I should see if I suspect I have severe scoliosis? If it is indeed very severe, is surgery the only treatment option? Is rehabilitation effective? I have noticed a significant difference in the height of my shoulders. A...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello: Scoliosis should be evaluated by an orthopedic specialist, who will perform X-rays to measure the curvature angle. If there is a cracking sound when turning the neck, it is usually harmless, but it can also be assessed by an orthopedic doctor and confirmed with X-rays. If ...[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis: When to Seek Help and Treatment Options
Rehabilitation Tips for Clavicle Fracture Recovery After Non-Surgical Treatment
Rehabilitation for Clavicle Fracture Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my right clavicle fracture. I have not undergone surgery and have been using a figure-eight shoulder strap and a triangular bandage for fixation. It has now been 2 months and 8 days. I had a follow-up a...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, it has been over two months since your fracture, and the doctor has said that the bone is healing well. You should promptly visit a rehabilitation clinic for physical therapy to prevent adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder, which could affect the range of motion in th...[Read More] Rehabilitation Tips for Clavicle Fracture Recovery After Non-Surgical Treatment