Understanding Arm Pain After Sports Injury: When to Seek Help
Regarding arm pain issues? Hello, Dr. Hsu: I would like to consult you about my condition. About a year ago, while playing softball, I collided with a classmate while trying to catch a high fly ball. The impact was quite strong, and both of us fell to the ground. At that time, I ...
Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
This situation may require a visit to an orthopedic clinic for examination and treatment to determine the diagnosis for a complete resolution.[Read More] Understanding Arm Pain After Sports Injury: When to Seek Help
Understanding Wrist Injuries: Navigating Scaphoid Fractures and Treatment Options
Wrist injury due to sports trauma from falling and landing on the hands? Hello, Doctor. Today I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei to see an orthopedic specialist. I injured my wrist several months ago. Initially, my wrist was very swollen, and I couldn't bend it up ...
Dr. Xu Zhaoren Reply:
Scaphoid fractures typically have a slow healing process, usually requiring at least several months for recovery, often treated with cast immobilization.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Injuries: Navigating Scaphoid Fractures and Treatment Options
Post-Surgery Complications After Clavicle Fracture: What to Expect
Post-operative issues following clavicle fracture surgery? Hello Dr. Lee, On July 9, I fell off my bike and fractured my left clavicle. Although it was a comminuted fracture, the doctor recommended conservative treatment with a figure-eight strap for stabilization. Aside from so...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello, In response to your question, it is reasonable to still feel some discomfort one week after surgery on September 15th. This is because the procedure involves incising the skin, separating the fascia and muscles, and carefully detaching the scar tissue around the fracture...[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications After Clavicle Fracture: What to Expect
Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms: Wrist Fracture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist - Radial Fracture Hello Dr. Chen, I fell in early August and sustained a distal radius fracture near my wrist. I underwent surgery on August 8, where internal fixation with metal pins was performed. After the surgery, I seem to be experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel sy...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsu, In cases of distal radius fractures, the fragments of the bone can sometimes impinge upon or stretch the median nerve, leading to hand numbness similar to carpal tunnel syndrome. As long as the fracture site is properly realigned and stabilized, irritation of the m...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Symptoms: Wrist Fracture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Strengthening Your Right Arm After Injury
How to perform rehabilitation? I suffered a fracture of the radius in my right forearm and a dislocation of my right wrist at the beginning of January last year. In mid-June of this year, I underwent surgery to remove the plate from my right hand. The doctor informed me that it w...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, it is indeed important to be cautious for a period of time after the removal of the bone plate. Typically, after the removal of a radial bone plate, one should be careful for at least six to eight weeks. If the patient has thin bones or osteop...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Strengthening Your Right Arm After Injury
Understanding Vascularized Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Fractures
Vascularized bone grafting Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right wrist for over two years. I have seen many doctors who said there was no bone injury and that it was a ligament strain. Recently, one doctor finally diagnosed it as a scaphoid fracture, but due to ...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers, The diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture relies on the patient's history, symptoms, and X-ray examinations. Scaphoid fractures can be difficult to detect on standard anteroposterior and lateral X-rays due to overlapping images, often requiring special angled X-ray...[Read More] Understanding Vascularized Bone Grafting for Scaphoid Fractures
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Treatment Options and Specialist Recommendations
Ganglion cyst Hello Dr. Chen: I have a small lump on my right wrist. A doctor at Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital (orthopedic surgery) said it is a ganglion cyst and that I need to have it surgically removed. [It is about one centimeter in size, causes pain during wrist movement,...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Readers, A ganglion cyst is the most common benign tumor of the hand, commonly referred to as a "water tumor." Initially, aspiration with a needle can be considered; this method is less invasive but has a higher chance of recurrence. Surgical excision is a more de...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Treatment Options and Specialist Recommendations
Understanding Unexplained Joint Pain and Redness in Fingers and Toes
Unexplained swelling and pain? Hello Doctor: My fingers and toes often develop small red spots about 0.5 cm in size on the sides of the fingertips and the last joint. These red spots then expand into a larger area that becomes red and swollen, and they are painful to touch. In se...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello: The sudden onset of redness, swelling, and pain in the fingers and toes, if gout is ruled out, should consider other causes, including other types of arthritis and vasculitis. These conditions rarely resolve on their own within three to four days. Based on your situation, ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Joint Pain and Redness in Fingers and Toes
Understanding Scaphoid Injuries: Treatment and Recovery Insights
Questions regarding scaphoid bone injury (follow-up) The doctor initially did not diagnose a fracture, only indicating a displacement of the scaphoid bone, scapholunate instability, and ligament injury, followed by reduction and casting. Another doctor stated that the injury invo...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Based on your description, it may be a lunate dislocation or displacement of the wrist (transcaphoid perilunate dislocation could be the diagnosis). If this is the case, the first step is to perform a reduction, followed by immobilization with a cast for two to three months, and ...[Read More] Understanding Scaphoid Injuries: Treatment and Recovery Insights
Understanding Scaphoid Injuries: Treatment Options and Recovery Time
Questions about scaphoid bone injury? After a work-related injury, the damage was not assessed until half a month later. The doctor diagnosed: scaphoid displacement + scapholunate instability + ligament injury. The individual prefers not to undergo surgery, and the doctor applied...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the scaphoid bone in the wrist is fractured with displacement, the best treatment is surgical fixation with screws. If surgery is not performed, casting will require three to four months for stabilization, and if that fails, surgery will still be necessary. Therefore, it is re...[Read More] Understanding Scaphoid Injuries: Treatment Options and Recovery Time
Understanding Knee Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A lump on the knee? I have a lump that appears on my left wrist when I bend it in a certain way, and it can be quite painful at times. I had an X-ray, and the doctor said there are no issues with the bones, but sometimes after playing basketball, it hurts when I try to bend it. T...
Dr. Yang Nanping Reply:
Hello: This situation is usually caused by excessive pulling of the patellar ligament during the developmental phase, resulting in a noticeable prominence of the proximal tibia. Generally, no special treatment is required. During painful episodes, reducing activity, applying ice,...[Read More] Understanding Knee Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Arm Fractures from Softball: Recovery and Concerns
Can throwing a softball cause a fracture? Hello Dr. Chen, last month (May 28), while throwing a softball from left field to the infield, I exerted too much force and sustained a right humeral fracture. The diagnosis certificate states "right humerus comminuted fracture with ...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Mr. Li, Injuries like yours can occasionally occur during activities such as wrist grip competitions or grenade throwing. The primary cause is often due to sudden excessive force, where the tensile strength of the muscles exceeds the load that the bones can withstand, resul...[Read More] Understanding Arm Fractures from Softball: Recovery and Concerns
Understanding Lower Spine Pain: Causes and Self-Improvement Tips
Pain below the spine? Hello Dr. Zhou: I have been experiencing pain in my spine for about seven to eight years, particularly near the lower back. Sometimes, I feel that the pain in my lower back (or back pain) causes me to have diarrhea. A few years ago, I also started to have kn...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhi Reply:
Your condition may be ankylosing spondylitis, and you should undergo blood tests and X-ray examinations.[Read More] Understanding Lower Spine Pain: Causes and Self-Improvement Tips
Understanding Right Hand De Quervain's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Right hand carpal tunnel syndrome The symptoms of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome may include numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and part of the ring finger. Patients may also experience weakness in the hand and difficulty in gripping object...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness in the second, third, and fourth fingers, often due to prolonged hand weakness, wrist fractures, or diabetes. However, it is important to check for cervical spine issues, as bone spurs can compress nerves and lead to hand numbness. Severe ca...[Read More] Understanding Right Hand De Quervain's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Recurrence and Recovery Concerns
Ganglion cyst Hello, a year ago I had surgery on my wrist due to a ganglion cyst. After the surgery, the doctor mentioned that it would take about six months for recovery. However, recently I have noticed a hard lump in my wrist that feels different from before; it feels harder a...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
There is about a 5% chance of recurrence after surgery for a wrist ganglion cyst, and your situation may fall into this category. Typically, if it does not cause discomfort, it is not necessary to address it. However, if it is painful, treatment should be considered. Medications ...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Recurrence and Recovery Concerns
Managing Hand Synovitis: Balancing Traditional and Western Treatments
Periosteitis of the hand In early May, I developed hand tendonitis due to using a mouse. I then sought traditional Chinese medicine treatment, and the swelling subsided in about three days. However, after having a small hot pot that evening, my hand began to swell again. The Chin...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear Miss Hou, Based on your letter, you may be experiencing tendonitis or ligament inflammation due to overuse or improper use of your wrist. In the acute phase, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications can be used for treatment. For patients with severe symptoms, local cort...[Read More] Managing Hand Synovitis: Balancing Traditional and Western Treatments
Why Do My Elbows Hurt After Push-Ups? Understanding Joint Pain
Unable to perform more than 10 push-ups due to pain in the wrist joint? I am unable to perform more than 10 push-ups due to pain in my wrist joints. When I press on the bony areas of the joints, there is a slight pain sensation. Can you tell me why this is happening? Two to three...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello: If this situation occurs only after doing push-ups, it may simply be an exercise-related injury. It is advisable to reduce your workout intensity or even completely stop doing push-ups for now. Please note that before performing push-ups, in addition to stretching your wri...[Read More] Why Do My Elbows Hurt After Push-Ups? Understanding Joint Pain
Understanding Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Concerns and Treatment Options
Please ask again? Dear Dr. Lin, Thank you for your detailed response last time. During my follow-up appointment on May 17, my rheumatoid factor was 196, and my inflammatory index was 3.67 (from blood tests taken on May 4). There was no redness or swelling in my joints, but I exp...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello: Although the symptoms you described do not include swollen, red, hot, and painful joints, it is impossible to confirm the presence of arthritis without a direct physical examination. Additionally, while the lab results do show abnormalities, they cannot definitively diagno...[Read More] Understanding Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: Concerns and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Wrist Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Wrist joint pain Hello, doctor. My situation is a bit complicated, and I am quite scared, so I hope you can provide me with some professional insights. Thank you in advance. For the past three years, I have been experiencing pain in my right wrist joint, especially before going...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello Wei: Your description is not very clear, but it seems more like a neurological issue. It is possible that there is nerve compression in the neck or hand. If you have limited range of motion in your joints or joint swelling, it is more likely to be related to arthritis or an...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Wrist Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Postpartum Joint Pain: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Joint pain Hello Dr. Yeh, I recently gave birth three months ago. I breastfed for the first two months, and since giving birth, I have frequently experienced wrist pain. This past month, I've also been experiencing knee pain (it feels like cramps when I bend and then straigh...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
After childbirth, frequently holding the baby can lead to wrist pain and thumb movement pain, which is caused by tendonitis. It is recommended to rest more, hold the baby less, and take pain relievers. If there is no improvement, local injections are advised.[Read More] Postpartum Joint Pain: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options