Wrist, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 24

Do I need surgery? I'm in a dilemma! Hello, Doctor. My mother had a motorcycle accident on May 6 (with no serious external injuries). The X-ray results at Hospital A showed a fractured left clavicle and a comminuted fracture of the right wrist. The physician recommended surg...

Closed fracture of the right radial shaft? Hello, doctor. My 84-year-old grandmother accidentally fell and sustained a closed fracture of the right radial shaft. The doctor said she needs surgery and the insertion of a graft for treatment, but my grandmother finds it troublesome ...

Please inquire about the removal of humeral intramedullary nails and plates? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to briefly describe my situation. I am a 26-year-old female. In January 2010, I suffered a "humeral shaft fracture" due to a car accident. At that time, I underwent...

Medical consultation Dear Director: I would like to inquire about the treatment of simultaneous wrist fractures and dislocations, specifically whether it requires staged treatment. 1. Is it possible to make a self-paid appointment to consult in the clinic? 2. Alternatively, can I...

Wrist pain Hello Dr. Wang, I am studying abroad and the average temperature here is about 6 degrees Celsius. Recently, for the past half month, I have been experiencing pain in my wrist. My left hand cannot be fully extended or bent for too long without pain, and I also have diff...

Wrist ganglion cyst Hello, Doctor Shi: My friend has a wrist ganglion cyst. Is surgery necessary for this condition? Will hospitalization be required?

Closed fracture of the carpal bones in the hand? I fell while playing basketball and used my hand to break the fall, resulting in a bone injury. I went to the Tri-Service General Hospital in Keelung and had an X-ray done. They told me I have a closed fracture of the lunate bone. ...

Strain while performing street dance? I was practicing street dance balance with my classmates, using both hands to support my body, but I accidentally strained myself! Now, whenever I exert force with my right hand, it hurts a lot. After resting, it feels a bit better, but it st...

Humeral fracture Hello, Doctor: I would like to briefly describe my situation. In December 2008, I suffered a right humeral fracture while playing softball. The fracture was in a lightning shape, and the surgeon later inserted a plate and 12 screws. I also injured my radial nerve...

Bone pain Hello, my mother is around 53 years old and usually consumes nutritional drinks for health benefits. Recently, due to work-related physical labor, she has been experiencing joint pain. I did some research online and found that products like glucosamine and nutritional d...

Finger stiffness My mother is 52 years old and has recently been experiencing stiffness in her fingers at night, making them difficult to move. She says it takes about 20 minutes after waking up for them to return to normal. What could be the cause of this, and should she see a d...

Radial Long Tumor I would like to ask a question: My sister has been experiencing wrist pain and weakness for the past two days, so she went to the hospital for an X-ray. The outpatient physician mentioned that there is a tumor on the radius, about the size of a ten-dollar coin, ...

Ulnar wrist comminuted fracture? Hello, I was injured while riding a bike and have a comminuted fracture. I am currently waiting to have the metal pins removed. Can I apply for disability? If so, what level would it be? My last two fingers on my right hand currently cannot fully ...

Radial long tumor My sister recently visited an orthopedic clinic due to wrist pain. After an X-ray, the doctor mentioned a tumor on the radius measuring about 10 cm, located near the elbow on her right wrist. The doctor said it was not a concern. Should we consider further exami...

Fracture of the right humeral shaft? Dear Dr. Chen, I recently suffered a "humeral shaft fracture" due to a car accident and have undergone "open reduction and internal fixation" surgery. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. At the time of the acc...

Trigger finger Trigger finger patients have already received two steroid injections, and the outpatient physician suggested surgery to release the pulley if there is no improvement. Are there other surgical options, such as reducing the size of the nodule or widening the pulley? ...

What is the difference between tendinitis and a tendon sheath cyst? Due to a previous summer job involving packaging work, I suddenly developed a lump on my wrist one day (it is very painful when pressed, and sometimes it swells to the point where the entire back of my hand is sw...

Ulnar fracture Hello Director Zhang, I suffered a ulnar fracture in my left hand due to a fight at the beginning of April. A friend took me to the emergency room, where the doctor performed an X-ray and applied a cast, instructing me to return for a follow-up in six weeks. In ea...

After the second surgery, I am unable to lift my wrist? Hello Doctor: Our child, who is eight years old, suffered a humeral fracture while running at school on May 13. He underwent surgery the same day to implant a steel pin, and his wrist was normal after the operation. However,...

Scapular neck fracture Hello, my mother-in-law suffered a neck fracture of the scapula due to a car accident. Initially, the deputy director (orthopedic surgeon) at Taoyuan Lixin Hospital informed us that surgery was not an option, but he did not provide any further instructions....