Understanding Tendonitis Between the Tibia and Fibula: Causes and Treatments
Tendonitis between the fibula and tibia below the knee? I have been running on a small sloped mountain trail (3-4 km) for 6-7 months. For the past 1.5 months, I have experienced persistent soreness and itching in the lower inner part of my knee. After receiving acupuncture and he...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Excessive running and hiking can lead to inflammation and soreness in the thigh and calf muscles, and may also injure the ligaments and tendons around the knee joint, resulting in tendon strains or inflammation. Rest and temporarily stopping running is the first step to take. X-r...[Read More] Understanding Tendonitis Between the Tibia and Fibula: Causes and Treatments
Concerns About My Toddler's Bow Legs: Seeking Gentle Correction Options
Pediatric Orthopedics Hello Doctor: My daughter started pulling herself up to walk along the sofa at 8 months, and by 10 months, she was walking independently. At 1 year old, I began to notice something odd about her walking (she has a slight bowing of the legs, and her left foot...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, In response to your question, most children exhibit bowlegs (genu varum) when they begin to walk (typically before the age of one). Between the ages of one and a half to three, this can gradually develop into knock-knees (genu valgum), with some angles being quite pronou...[Read More] Concerns About My Toddler's Bow Legs: Seeking Gentle Correction Options
Can Rehabilitation Be Done After Non-Healing Tibia Fracture Surgery?
Is it possible to undergo rehabilitation after a tibial fracture surgery if it has not healed? It has been a year and a half since the surgery, but I still experience pain at the site of the incision when walking, and the bone has not healed. Is there a problem? Can I still under...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
1. It has been a year and a half since the surgery, and the fracture should have healed by now. 2. If it has not healed, a second surgery may be necessary to remove the necrotic bone and perform a bone graft. 3. Rehabilitation can be done while the metal pins are still in pla...[Read More] Can Rehabilitation Be Done After Non-Healing Tibia Fracture Surgery?
Knee Pain When Descending Stairs: Should You Seek Medical Advice?
Sharp pain in the knee joint when going down stairs? Hello Dr. Luo, I have been experiencing a sharp pain at the lower edge of my left knee joint when going down stairs or walking downhill, but there are no symptoms when walking on flat surfaces. This has been occurring for abou...
Dr. Luo Zhaozhong Reply:
Hello! 1. Regarding the first question, it may be due to joint degeneration. Here are two articles for your reference. 2. For the second question, it resembles median nerve compression, and further physical examination would clarify the situation. As people age, do their joint...[Read More] Knee Pain When Descending Stairs: Should You Seek Medical Advice?
When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?
When should the metal rod be removed after a fracture surgery? Dr. Chen: Hello. My older sister is 52 years old. Three years ago, she suffered an open fracture of the right tibia and fibula, which led to osteomyelitis. She underwent surgery and had a metal rod implanted (from jus...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, The complication of fracture with osteomyelitis is quite a troublesome issue, as osteomyelitis is difficult to control and can affect the healing of the bone. Whether the steel pin can be removed depends on confirming if the fracture has healed, which can be deter...[Read More] When to Remove Surgical Rods After Fracture Surgery?
Addressing Growth Plate Injuries in Children: Treatment Options and Concerns
Growth plate injury Dear Dr. Chen, My five-year-old niece recently suffered an injury when a large concrete pillar fell on her, resulting in a comminuted fracture of her right foot. The skin and soft tissue on the sole of her foot were torn open, and the ligaments in her foot we...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Regarding the question raised by this young lady, without X-rays or a physical examination, it is difficult to assess the extent of her niece's injury. Based on your description, I will analyze the situation involved. To my knowledge, "leg length discrepancy" is mo...[Read More] Addressing Growth Plate Injuries in Children: Treatment Options and Concerns
Understanding Fractures: Recovery and Mobility After Bone Injuries
Fracture-related issues There are many potential sites for fractures in the human body. If a fracture occurs in a location that is not a joint, such as the tibia or femur, is it true that with appropriate treatment, the recovery may be better and faster? After recovery, is it als...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics responds: 1. If the fracture is not located at a joint, the recovery may be better or faster. After healing, mobility and range of motion may return to pre-injury levels. However, each fracture case varies due to different degrees of surrounding s...[Read More] Understanding Fractures: Recovery and Mobility After Bone Injuries
Understanding Meniscus Cartilage and Its Impact on Knee Recovery
Knee joint What is meniscal cartilage? I was injured in a car accident a year and a half ago, which caused my knee bone to fracture into three pieces. It was subsequently fixed with steel pins to restore its original shape. Will this have any impact on my leg? Additionally, there...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The meniscus is a soft tissue located within the knee joint, named for its crescent shape. It is composed of fibrous tissue and is situated between the femur and tibia, where it absorbs external forces to protect the articular cartilage from damage. The patella, or kneecap, is a ...[Read More] Understanding Meniscus Cartilage and Its Impact on Knee Recovery
Understanding Tibial Tumors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Tibial tumor Hello Doctor, five years ago, I started experiencing unexplained pain in my left calf while running, and I noticed slight swelling in the front of my left calf. Initially, I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who diagnosed it as inflammation. After...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics responds: (1) Regarding the issue of tibial tumors: your concern requires an outpatient examination. In the Taichung area, you can visit Taichung Municipal Hospital, Chung Shan Medical University, or China Medical University. (2) For shoulder issu...[Read More] Understanding Tibial Tumors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Effective Remedies for Painful Right Knee While Kneeling
Pain in the right knee joint when kneeling? There is a protrusion of about half a centimeter at the front of the right knee joint (when flexed), and it hurts when kneeling. A previous doctor interpreted it as a bone spur causing nerve compression. If it's not severe, surgery...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
The protrusion at the front of the right knee may be due to Osgood-Schlatter disease, which occurs during the growth period when the tibial tuberosity is pulled and the growth plate is injured. If growth has ceased and pain persists, surgical treatment may be necessary, as there ...[Read More] Effective Remedies for Painful Right Knee While Kneeling
Understanding Knee Pain in Children: Causes and Treatment Options
Regarding knee pain in children? The child is currently in the sixth grade and has been experiencing pain in the left knee since last summer. An X-ray examination showed normal bone structure. Despite undergoing treatments from both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine, inclu...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In children of this age, knee pain is likely due to growing pains. This occurs because the growth rate of bones in growing children is faster than that of the ligaments, leading to traction pain. Typically, this symptom improves after rest, and in some cases, it may resolve as th...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain in Children: Causes and Treatment Options