Seeking Solutions for Left Wrist Dislocation and Avascular Necrosis
Hello Professor Shi, I have an issue with a dislocated left wrist and avascular necrosis of the scaphoid bone? I was very happy to see you at National Taiwan University Hospital on the afternoon of March 10th, but I have many questions about how to treat and manage my left hand. ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The advice from the hand surgeons at National Taiwan University can be trusted. If you still have doubts, you can consult the hand surgery department at other medical centers, such as Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, or other medical institut...[Read More] Seeking Solutions for Left Wrist Dislocation and Avascular Necrosis
Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?
Height growth issues Why has the growth plate in the wrist fused while the one in the knee has not, even though both have been examined with X-rays? Can height still increase in this situation?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is unlikely to grow taller after the age of 15, as boys typically stop growing in height around this age.[Read More] Can You Still Grow Taller If Wrist Growth Plates Are Closed?
Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Concerns about height? Doctor, I have seen your previous response where you mentioned that as long as the growth plates are not closed, one can still grow taller, although the growth rate may decrease. I completely agree with this, so I would like to ask you some questions. I hav...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello, Ah Tai: You will grow taller; just let it happen naturally without putting too much pressure on yourself. Dr. Li Wen-Hong, Orthopedics, Changhua Hospital.[Read More] Height Concerns: Understanding Growth Plates and Height Potential
Understanding Growth Plate Development: Orthopedic vs. Endocrine Insights
The issue of height increase? Doctor, may I ask why when I went to the orthopedic department last September for an X-ray of my knee growth plates, the orthopedic doctor told me that there was still a lot of growth potential? However, when I visited the pediatric endocrinology dep...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, once the growth plates have closed, an individual will no longer grow taller.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Development: Orthopedic vs. Endocrine Insights
Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Concerns about Growing Taller The growth plates in different parts of the body have similarities and differences in terms of their location, function, and timing of closure. Generally, growth plates, or epiphyseal plates, are areas of developing cartilage tissue near the ends of ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the growth plates near the knees will close, and further height increase will not occur.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plates: Can You Still Grow Taller?
Post-Fracture Complications: Seeking Expert Advice for Radial Bone Surgery
Poor outcome after radius surgery - the physician recommends surgery? Hello, doctor. I sustained a distal radius fracture due to a fall. After manual reduction in the emergency department, I was sent home with a long arm cast. I continued to follow up in outpatient clinics, and a...
Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, Xiaobu: For a distal radius fracture without displacement or joint surface involvement, casting for six to eight weeks can be considered, and generally, this will yield good results. However, if there is poor reduction or displacement, it is advisable to either re-align th...[Read More] Post-Fracture Complications: Seeking Expert Advice for Radial Bone Surgery
Understanding Recovery from Left Wrist Radius Fracture: Treatment Options Explained
Fracture of the left radius? On December 25 of last year, I fell off my bicycle and underwent surgery for a left distal radius fracture, where titanium alloy was implanted. During my follow-up appointment on January 16, the doctor instructed me to perform rehabilitation exercises...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal for joints to feel a bit stiff after surgery, and it is essential to actively engage in rehabilitation activities to restore joint function.[Read More] Understanding Recovery from Left Wrist Radius Fracture: Treatment Options Explained
Understanding Wrist Surgery: Insights on DRUJ Dislocation and Arthritis
Director, I would like to inquire about wrist issues? Dear Director Shih, I suffered a wrist injury four years ago when I fell from a height of about one meter, resulting in a dislocation of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) and degenerative arthritis. Due to financial constrai...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the wrist joint has already suffered severe wear, a synovectomy may be considered. Ultimately, wrist fusion surgery might resolve your issue.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Surgery: Insights on DRUJ Dislocation and Arthritis
Understanding Wrist Fractures: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Concerns
Wrist fracture Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on the 16th and my left hand has been painful and swollen. I initially thought it was a sprain and consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for three days. Later, I went to an orthopedic clinic for X-rays and an ul...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
A mild linear bone fracture can be difficult to identify on X-ray diagnosis. However, since the X-ray on February 1 showed no fractures, you can be reassured. You may engage in activities within a pain-free range. Healing is expected to take about four weeks. Thank you for your q...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Fractures: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Concerns
Understanding Wrist Fractures: Healing, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Wrist fracture Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on January 16th. Afterward, I noticed swelling in my left wrist. I thought it was a sprain and kept seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner until January 20th, when I had X-rays and an ultrasound that revealed a bone...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After a fracture, healing typically takes a period of two to three months. 1. It is possible that there is no fracture. 2. If there is no fracture, then there is no healing issue. 3. You can engage in activities such as cycling. 4. It will improve; usually, it will heal in two to...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Fractures: Healing, Recovery, and Rehabilitation
Post-Operative Care After Radius Fracture Surgery: What to Expect
Post-operative care after radius surgery? Hello, I have undergone surgery for a radial fracture and dislocation of the radius and ulna in the wrist, where a plate was installed and screws were inserted, with a cast for additional stabilization. Occasionally, I can feel a slight f...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It may be normal, but it is still important to regularly return for outpatient follow-up.[Read More] Post-Operative Care After Radius Fracture Surgery: What to Expect
Scaphoid Bone Injury: Healing Challenges and Surgical Options
Scaphoid bone inquiry Fell from the third floor and sustained severe injuries to both wrists. The scaphoid bone has a fracture, and the doctor used a steel pin to stabilize it. A year has passed, but the scaphoid has not healed and there is no bone growth. There is some pain at c...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A non-healing scaphoid fracture in the wrist can often lead to persistent pain and an inability to exert force. It is advisable to undergo surgical intervention for bone grafting. If there is any displacement of the elbow's metal screws, it is better to remove them, as they ...[Read More] Scaphoid Bone Injury: Healing Challenges and Surgical Options
Understanding Wrist Strains: Recovery Time and Treatment Options
Wrist issues Hello Doctor, I felt a strain in my right wrist while exercising due to improper control of force. When I bend it backward, I experience tightness, pulling sensations, and sharp pain on the outer side. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who diagn...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A sprain typically takes about six weeks to heal, and there is no need for specific stretching exercises; applying heat can be beneficial.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Strains: Recovery Time and Treatment Options
Understanding Wrist Issues: Recovery and Treatment Options After Injury
Wrist issues Hello doctor, in June I fell off my bike and tried to catch myself with my right wrist. I had an X-ray done and the bones were fine, but I was told that my right wrist had a subluxation of the radius and ulnar bones at the distal radioulnar joint. The doctor mentione...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Rehabilitation therapy using shockwave treatment may not always be effective.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Issues: Recovery and Treatment Options After Injury
Recovery Tips for Spiral Humerus Fractures: Rehabilitation and Healing Time
Humeral spiral fracture Hello Doctor, I sustained an injury at the end of October during a competition, resulting in a closed spiral fracture of the left humerus, which broke into three segments. Since the function of my wrist and fingers is normal, and after assessing the risks ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture is non-displaced and not too painful, you can start to move the joint. It is essential to maintain joint mobility to prevent stiffness in the future. You can seek treatment from a rehabilitation specialist, but there are no specific methods to accelerate recovery.[Read More] Recovery Tips for Spiral Humerus Fractures: Rehabilitation and Healing Time
Understanding Wrist Injuries: Unseen Damage After an Accident
Wrist issues Hello, doctor. Last month, I was in a car accident and injured both of my wrists. My right wrist has a small fracture in one of the bones, but it hurts less now. However, my left wrist, which was previously X-rayed and showed no fractures, now feels like it has a ten...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
In addition to bones, the wrist contains many ligaments. Ligament injuries may not be visible on X-rays, and sometimes it can take around six weeks to recover from a sprain. It is advisable to start with conservative treatment, and if the pain persists, then a visit to the doctor...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Injuries: Unseen Damage After an Accident
Post-Trauma Recovery: Managing Severe Hand and Foot Injuries
Follow-up treatment for hand and foot injuries? Hello, doctor. It has been almost two years since I had a major car accident. I suffered from comminuted fractures in my right knee and thigh, as well as comminuted fractures in my right arm, and my right wrist was dislocated. I apo...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Recovery from multiple fractures may take longer, and it is important to continue rehabilitation to improve muscle strength, which will gradually progress over time.[Read More] Post-Trauma Recovery: Managing Severe Hand and Foot Injuries
Understanding TFCC Ligament Tears: Surgery vs. Conservative Treatment Options
Tear of the wrist TFCC ligament? Dear Doctor, I have wrist pain due to lifting luggage, and after seeing an orthopedic surgeon and undergoing an MRI, I was diagnosed with a TFCC Type 1B ligament tear. There is no damage to the bones or the triangular fibrocartilage. The doctor ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The best treatment option appears to be surgery, as other methods have limited effectiveness.[Read More] Understanding TFCC Ligament Tears: Surgery vs. Conservative Treatment Options
Understanding Wrist Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Time
Wrist fracture? Hello, doctor. My friend had a car accident a few days ago and fractured her wrist. Initially, the doctor said that a cast for about a month would be sufficient for recovery. However, during a recent follow-up X-ray, it was discovered that the wrist bone is actual...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The wrist consists of eight bones, and it is unclear which specific bone is fractured. Generally, if a fracture is non-displaced, it can be treated with a cast. However, if there is displacement, surgery may be the better option. To address any subsequent issues, it is essential ...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Fractures: Treatment Options and Recovery Time
Understanding Radius and Ulna Separation After Wrist Injury
Separation of the radius and ulna? I was involved in a car accident on October 19, which resulted in pain in my right wrist. I had an X-ray taken, and the images showed a noticeable separation between my radius and ulna. As of now, I can rotate my wrist without pain, but I am una...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Use a wrist brace for about six weeks to see if there is any improvement. Avoid exercising during this period. If the pain persists, you will need to consult a physician again.[Read More] Understanding Radius and Ulna Separation After Wrist Injury