Toe, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 5

Ganglion cyst surgery Hello Doctor, I have a lump resembling a large blister at the joint of my second toe. After evaluation by dermatology and orthopedics, it was diagnosed as a ganglion cyst. It is very painful during movement. The dermatologist suggested that if the pain is ma...

Six months post-operative for fifth toe valgus correction? Hello, Doctor: I underwent a significant osteotomy and titanium screw surgery on my right foot in early January this year due to the hallux varus of my fifth toe. During my second follow-up appointment, I asked the doctor...

Swelling and pain in the fourth toe of the left foot? Hello, doctor. Recently, after hiking, I have experienced swelling and pain in the plantar surface of my left foot's fourth toe for several days. There is a noticeable feeling of swelling and a foreign body sensation when...

Joint pain Hello, Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. I have mild hallux valgus, but it does not affect my daily life, and I do not experience pain or discomfort when wearing shoes. Recently, I suddenly felt pain in my right big toe, specifically at ...

Right tibia and fibula fracture? Hello Doctor, I underwent a right calf fracture reduction and interlocking nail fixation on July 21. One month post-surgery, I followed my attending physician's advice to elevate my leg daily with a pillow and apply ice. I can slightly move m...

Toe cyst Recently, I suddenly noticed two lumps on the middle joint of my second toe, each about 2 to 3 centimeters in size. They can be moved when touched and are not painful. Could this be a ganglion cyst or a tumor?

Severe pain from the lumbar spine to the toes in the right leg caused by a rupture of the medial collateral ligament of the right knee? Hello, I had a motorcycle accident on March 22, 2022, and after examinations at a clinic and currently at Mackay Memorial Hospital, it has been ...

Swelling of the wound after fifth toe valgus surgery? Hello Doctor: I underwent surgery for hallux valgus on my left foot on July 11. After the procedure, the attending physician applied cosmetic (non-stitch) tape to the surgical wound. Later, when the tape came off, I used some ...

I have a mild fracture in my big toe that has lasted for 2 months. Can I go for a light jog? On May 11, I was involved in a motorcycle accident that resulted in my left big toe being crushed. There is a minor bone fracture in my toe. A week later, I visited the doctor, who said I...

I have a mild fracture in my big toe that has lasted for 2 months. Can I go for a light jog? On May 11, I was involved in an accident where my own motorcycle ran over my thumb, resulting in a minor bone fracture. Around July 11, I had an X-ray taken, which showed that a callus ha...

Swelling of the arch of the foot with mild pain while walking? Since mid-June, I have experienced cramping pain in the sole of my left foot when walking quickly downhill, which improves after resting for 1-2 minutes. By late June, I noticed slight swelling above the arch of my le...

Achilles tendon Dear Director Chen, Last May, I ruptured my Achilles tendon while playing softball. Although I sought medical assistance, I naively believed that I could heal through rehabilitation. For over a year, I have been seeing a rehabilitation specialist, and whenever I ...

Toe bone issues? Pain in the big toe joint: There was no external force or injury that I can recall, but it hurts when I bend the big toe. When I manually move the toe joint by applying slight pressure and bending it, the left big toe feels normal, but doing the same with the rig...

Toe cramp Hello Doctor, my left big toe frequently cramps, and this situation has been ongoing for about a year. It started with my left big toe, and later my right big toe began to cramp as well. Six months ago, I experienced pain in my right foot while walking, and the doctor d...

Am I experiencing a bone issue or ankylosing spondylitis? Hello Dr. Chen, Three weeks ago, I went hiking, and after descending, I noticed that I experience lower back pain when I stand up after sitting. I have since undergone rehabilitation. During this time, I typically sit for...

The inner side of the foot is red? Hello Doctor: The inner side of my right foot (between the big toe and the ankle) is a bit red and painful when I press it with my fingers. It doesn't hurt when I walk, but it feels a bit warm to the touch. However, it doesn't seem to ...

The thumb was compressed by an object? Hello, doctor. Last month, I accidentally dropped something on my foot at work, causing a small piece of bone in my big toe nail to shift forward. Do I need surgery for this, or will it heal on its own?

Do I need surgery? It's very urgent? Hello doctor, I accidentally dropped something on my foot at the end of April, which caused a small piece of bone in my big toe to shift forward. Do I need surgery for this, or can it heal on its own?

Injury to the index finger? Two weeks ago while playing basketball, my hand hit the ball, causing pain in my right index finger when I try to straighten it or extend it backward. The pain is located about one centimeter past the first joint, possibly near the extensor tendon area...

Inquiry about recovery after minimally invasive surgery on the little toe? After undergoing minimally invasive surgery for a fracture of the little toe and having the metal pin removed about 8-10 days ago, I am experiencing recurrent swelling and pain. I would like to ask the doc...