Which Bone Heals Faster: Open Fractures vs. Foot Bones?
Fracture healing I would like to ask the doctor which part of the body, the hand or the foot, heals from an open fracture faster.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the healing of bone fractures involves the formation of cancellous bone, which generally heals faster than compact bone. The quality of immobilization and the patient's overall condition, such as nutritional status, also play significant roles in the healing proce...[Read More] Which Bone Heals Faster: Open Fractures vs. Foot Bones?
Understanding Hand Pain: Symptoms and Causes of Finger Stiffness
The palm is slightly bent, the fingers are together and cannot bend, there is a sensation of being tightly gripped by the fingers, along with a crushing pain sensation? Last winter, I woke up one morning with my palms slightly bent, my fingers together and unable to bend, feeling...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello: Many conditions can cause the above situation. For your health, please schedule a follow-up examination at the outpatient clinic. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Hand Pain: Symptoms and Causes of Finger Stiffness
Managing Range of Motion After a Two-Month Open Radius Fracture
Range of motion after a hand fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has not healed for over two months, but my hand feels stronger. What kind of movements can I do? Will picking things up or writing affect the healing process?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Nearby joints can perform movements such as wrist extension and flexion. If there is no pain, external or internal rotation can also be done. Activities like picking up objects or writing do not actually affect growth rate.[Read More] Managing Range of Motion After a Two-Month Open Radius Fracture
Understanding Surgery Options for Wrist Calcification and Rehabilitation
Questions about surgical intervention for calcification of the wrist joint? Hello, doctor. I have asked a question before, but I still haven't recovered, so I would like to inquire again. Two years ago, I had a motorcycle accident, and my wrist was dislocated, so I was in a ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Elbow joint contracture is usually caused by prolonged inactivity, often following surgery or immobilization in a cast. If there has been no surgery on the elbow joint, gradual rehabilitation will typically lead to improvement. If there is significant pain, analgesics may be nece...[Read More] Understanding Surgery Options for Wrist Calcification and Rehabilitation
Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Numbness in the hand after a right wrist fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has been in a cast for over two months. I feel that my hand is getting stronger, but I'm worried about my follow-up appointment on August 5th when I will have an X-ray...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Is there a surgical treatment involving the fixation with plates and screws? If there was no surgery and only a cast was applied, it is more likely to misalign. Generally, it takes about two to three months for a fracture to heal, so it might be worth waiting to see. The numbness...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Numbness in the hand following a right hand fracture? Doctor, I have an open fracture of the right radius that has been in a cast for over two months. I feel that my hand is getting stronger, but I'm worried about my follow-up appointment on August 5th for an X-ray. I'm...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Is there a surgical treatment involving the fixation with plates and screws? If there was no surgery and only a cast was applied, it is more likely to misalign. Typically, fractures take about two to three months to heal, so it may be worth waiting to see if the finger numbness i...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness After Two Months of Wrist Fracture Recovery
Understanding Slow Bone Healing: Insights on Wrist Injuries and Treatment
Delayed bone healing? I underwent surgery for a scaphoid fracture in my right wrist, where screws were used for fixation. Earlier this year, I accidentally twisted my wrist violently while working, which caused an injury. Initially, the pain was intermittent, so I didn't pay...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is no healing after three months of treatment, it may be considered non-healing, and surgical intervention could be considered.[Read More] Understanding Slow Bone Healing: Insights on Wrist Injuries and Treatment
Understanding Scaphoid Fractures: Recovery and Ongoing Symptoms
Scaphoid fracture of the wrist? Hello, doctor. I had a wrist injury from a car accident where I fell on my wrist, resulting in a scaphoid fracture. It's been almost two months since the cast was removed, and the doctor said the bone has healed. However, I am wondering why I ...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: A scaphoid fracture will not affect the shoulder or elbow. If there is not only a sound but also accompanying pain, medical attention is necessary. The chances of nonunion and avascular necrosis as complications of a scaphoid fracture are significant, and follow-up observa...[Read More] Understanding Scaphoid Fractures: Recovery and Ongoing Symptoms
Understanding Wrist Dislocation and Bone Fracture: Surgery and Recovery Insights
Wrist dislocation with a fracture? I would like to ask about my condition. I sustained an injury on the evening of June 18th. Initially, it was diagnosed as a wrist dislocation with a fracture, but later at another hospital, it was determined that there was a joint surface detach...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: For displaced articular surface fractures, the principle is surgical reduction and internal fixation. If displaced articular surface fractures are not addressed, they can lead to significant sequelae, including post-traumatic arthritis. After fixation, patients can begin i...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Dislocation and Bone Fracture: Surgery and Recovery Insights
Understanding Inner Wrist Pain: Causes, Recovery, and Work Considerations
Pain on the inner side of the wrist? Three months ago, I started experiencing wrist pain after lifting heavy objects. My job primarily involves lifting and driving, and I often twist my wrist without paying much attention. However, after a month of continuing to work, the conditi...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is possible that the ligaments on the ulnar side of the wrist are injured, which typically requires treatment for about six to twelve weeks. If it does not improve, a consultation with a hand surgeon is necessary to check for any other issues. To apply for a work-related injur...[Read More] Understanding Inner Wrist Pain: Causes, Recovery, and Work Considerations
Can You Get Your Cast Wet? Bathing with a Right Wrist Fracture
Right hand fracture? Doctor, I would like to ask if it's okay for my right radial fracture to come into contact with water while taking a shower.
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there are no wounds or if the wounds have already healed, it is safe to come into contact with water.[Read More] Can You Get Your Cast Wet? Bathing with a Right Wrist Fracture
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Post-Surgery Recovery and Rehabilitation
Ganglion cyst It has been 20 days since I had surgery for a ganglion cyst on the back of my right wrist. The stitches were removed after 14 days, but I still cannot bend it downwards and feel a sensation of being pulled by the tendons. Is this normal? Do I need to undergo rehabil...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: This is likely caused by pulling near the wound; generally, it will gradually recover within one to two months, and most cases do not require rehabilitation. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Post-Surgery Recovery and Rehabilitation
Understanding Elbow Injuries: Managing Ulnar Fractures After a Car Accident
Elbow fracture due to a car accident? Hello Doctor, I sustained an injury to my right wrist during a car accident when I landed on it, resulting in a small fracture at the tip of the right ulnar bone (approximately the size of a grain of rice) that is displaced, along with a frag...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, when a wrist injury occurs, the tip of the ulnar side has ligament attachments. If there is a fracture, it often accompanies ligament injuries. Generally, conservative treatment over six weeks to three months will lead to healing, and small fragments do not necessarily...[Read More] Understanding Elbow Injuries: Managing Ulnar Fractures After a Car Accident
Understanding Pain After Open Radius Fracture: Is It Normal?
Right hand fracture? Doctor, I would like to ask about my right radius open fracture. Sometimes, when I extend my fingers, I feel a tight, painful sensation on the back of my hand. Is this normal?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
This is a normal phenomenon because fractures can sometimes affect the movement of the tendons in the back of the hand. Engaging in more wrist and finger flexion and extension exercises may help improve the situation. However, if the pain is severe, it is necessary to see a docto...[Read More] Understanding Pain After Open Radius Fracture: Is It Normal?
Understanding Pinky Finger Fractures: Recovery Tips and Concerns
Pinky finger fracture Hello Doctor: On June 28, 2015, I went out to exercise with friends and accidentally hit my right pinky finger against a table, causing a fracture at the third joint (the one that forms a round bulge when making a fist). I immediately sought medical attentio...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You have a fracture near the metacarpophalangeal joint of the fifth digit, known as a Boxer's fracture. This type of fracture typically heals in about six weeks and usually does not result in any long-term complications. It is essential to consume nutritious foods, although ...[Read More] Understanding Pinky Finger Fractures: Recovery Tips and Concerns
Does Walking After a Fracture Affect Bone Healing?
Fracture rehabilitation exercises Doctor, I have a fracture in my right hand, but I go for a brisk walk for over an hour every day after meals. Will this affect the healing of my bone?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is important to assess the location of the fracture and whether you are moving the fractured area during exercise. If you are only brisk walking and not engaging the fractured site, it should not be a concern. If the fracture is in the fingers, hand, wrist, or forearm, as long...[Read More] Does Walking After a Fracture Affect Bone Healing?
Post-Surgery Wrist Numbness: Causes and Solutions
After surgery, the wrist may feel numb? I fractured my wrist in a car accident last December and underwent surgery immediately. A few months later, the metal pins were removed, along with the sutures. Since then, I have been experiencing numbness in the flesh from my wrist to jus...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Please undergo an electromyography (EMG) test and try taking B vitamins![Read More] Post-Surgery Wrist Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Recovery Time and Rehabilitation After Wrist Arthroscopy
Wrist arthroscopy Hello doctor, how long does it usually take for the swelling in the wrist to subside after wrist arthroscopy? It's been 3 weeks and it's still swollen. I'm currently only doing simple rehabilitation exercises like squeezing a ball and straightenin...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Wound healing typically requires a certain amount of time; the six-week period refers to the repair phase of the underlying soft tissue. In fact, light activities can be initiated immediately after surgery, as the wound will not reopen. For example, after joint replacement surger...[Read More] Understanding Recovery Time and Rehabilitation After Wrist Arthroscopy
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes and Solutions for Computer Users
Wrist pain can occur under certain circumstances? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. When I use the computer, I use my right hand for the mouse, and after a while, the outer side of my right wrist (the area where the little finger connects to the palm and wrist) starts...
Dr. Lin Jingwei Reply:
Hello, regarding your wrist issue, if you have been using the computer for long periods of time consistently, it could be a possible cause of your current numbness and pain. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic for a personal consultation with a physician.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes and Solutions for Computer Users
Experiencing Numbness and Weakness in Finger Joints: When to Seek Help?
Numbness and weakness in the finger joints? Waking up, I often feel numbness and weakness from my elbow joint to my finger joints. I also feel weakness when I make a fist. Should I seek medical attention?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Numbness from the elbow to the hand may be caused by compression of the nerves near the elbow joint, with the ulnar nerve and radial nerve being the most commonly affected. The ulnar nerve runs along the inner side of the elbow joint, and if the compression is severe, it can lead...[Read More] Experiencing Numbness and Weakness in Finger Joints: When to Seek Help?