Understanding Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation: Treatment Options Explored
Distal radioulnar joint dislocation Initially, I thought the wrist was just sprained and that rest would suffice. However, I experienced headaches when applying force at certain angles. After getting an X-ray, it was discovered that there is a distal radioulnar joint dislocation....
Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello WU, regarding your question: The X-ray shows a distal radioulnar joint dislocation. Is surgery necessary? The answer is not necessarily. Here are the reasons: 1. Many radioulnar joint dislocations are congenital and may have no symptoms. It is possible that you discovered ...[Read More] Understanding Distal Radioulnar Joint Dislocation: Treatment Options Explored
Understanding Wrist Pain and Elbow Issues: A Guide for Recovery
Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question? I would like to ask a question. Around the end of last year, I experienced severe pain in my left wrist due to improper exertion at work, to the point where I couldn't use it. Later, I noticed a bone pro...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if there is a prominence of the ulnar head on the lateral side of the wrist, it may be caused by a dislocation or instability of the distal radioulnar joint. You should visit a hospital for evaluation. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Wang Shou-ji.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain and Elbow Issues: A Guide for Recovery
Do I Need Support Braces After Fifth Metatarsal Fracture?
No need to use low-temperature thermoplastic sheets? Hello Doctor, I had a car accident on April 30, 2020, which resulted in a fracture of the fifth metatarsal. I was put in a cast in the emergency room and scheduled for a follow-up appointment about a week later. The doctor at t...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The rehabilitation department will provide you with a brace. This will be sufficient. Before the fracture heals, you may experience tightness, and prolonged walking may lead to swelling or numbness, which is normal. After three months, you will gradually start to recover.[Read More] Do I Need Support Braces After Fifth Metatarsal Fracture?
Understanding Ulnar-Radial Ligament Laxity: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Radioulnar ligament laxity Main symptoms: Inability to lift heavy objects with the left wrist, uncontrollable dropping at certain angles, and complete inability to perform weight-bearing actions, accompanied by significant pain. Daily activities are manageable without major issue...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello Tianyun, if there is instability in the distal radioulnar joint and rehabilitation has limited benefits, please visit an orthopedic clinic if you still experience discomfort. Wishing you well![Read More] Understanding Ulnar-Radial Ligament Laxity: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain After Aspiration of a Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts after aspiration with a syringe in Western medicine? Hello doctor, I recently went to the hospital to have a doctor aspirate the fluid from a cyst. Recently, I have been experiencing soreness in the palm area from my wrist to my thumb. Is this a normal phenomenon? ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is no redness, swelling, heat, pain, or localized infection, it is considered a normal phenomenon.[Read More] Understanding Pain After Aspiration of a Ganglion Cyst
Home Rehabilitation Tips for Wrist Fracture Recovery After Surgery
A wrist fracture that has not healed properly after a year and is unable to function normally? Last year in May, I had a wrist fracture and underwent surgery to insert a pin while abroad. By the end of the year, when I returned to my home country, the orthopedic doctor said the s...
Dr. Xie Hongjia Reply:
Mr. Zheng: Hello, based on your description alone, it is difficult to determine what kind of rehabilitation you need. I recommend that you take the time to visit the outpatient clinic for further examination. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about ...[Read More] Home Rehabilitation Tips for Wrist Fracture Recovery After Surgery
Effective Treatments for Wrist Tendonitis: Expert Advice
Hello, regarding tendinitis? Hello, I was diagnosed with a wrist tendon tumor when I was seven years old. After surgery, my wrists still experience pain easily, and sometimes I suddenly lose strength when trying to pick up objects. What treatment options are available for these s...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if a tendon tumor refers to a tenosynovial cyst, it indicates that there is a small hole in the joint capsule, allowing synovial fluid to leak out, which can cause pain. However, this pain is usually intermittent and rarely persists continuously. If you have further questi...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Wrist Tendonitis: Expert Advice
Understanding Ulnar Styloid Fracture: Healing Time and Recovery Tips
Scaphoid tubercle fracture On April 25, I had a motorcycle accident and an X-ray showed a left ulnar styloid fracture with a hairline crack. At first, I couldn't even squeeze toothpaste with my hand, and my wrist couldn't rotate. The doctor didn't put me in a cast ...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
I recommend that you discuss the above situation further with your attending physician to determine if any additional examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Ulnar Styloid Fracture: Healing Time and Recovery Tips
Post-Operative Concerns After Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Postoperative Issues Following Distal Radius Fracture Surgery Hello, Doctor. I underwent a remote distal radius fracture surgery on May 9th (initially a comminuted fracture) using self-funded plates and screws along with artificial bone. I had follow-up X-ray examinations on May ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the fracture in this area is properly reduced and well stabilized through surgery, rehabilitation exercises can begin. These may include flexion and extension of the fingers, as well as dorsal and palmar flexion of the wrist, following the principle of not causing excessive pa...[Read More] Post-Operative Concerns After Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
Dealing with Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury: Pain and Treatment Options
Triangular fibrocartilage displacement Hello, doctor. Last year during the New Year, I injured my wrist while moving things, and I couldn't even rotate it without pain. Over the past year and a half, I've visited four different clinics and continuously underwent rehabil...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Is the diagnosis of triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) displacement a definitive diagnosis by the physician? It seems to not align well with your complaints. If possible, please consult a hand surgery specialist. Thank you.[Read More] Dealing with Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury: Pain and Treatment Options
Understanding Wrist Pain: When to Seek Orthopedic Help
Wrist issues Hello, I would like to ask the doctor... Due to my job, I need to lift heavy objects, and recently I've been experiencing discomfort in my wrist. It hurts when I rotate my wrist or make a fist, and I sometimes feel numbness while riding a bike or supporting myse...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can consult an orthopedic specialist and rest to see if your condition improves. If it doesn't, you can consider taking some medication for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: When to Seek Orthopedic Help
Understanding Foot Pain: When to Worry About Potential Fractures
Inquiry about the bones of the foot? Hello Doctor, today while I was cleaning at home, I was trying to reach a higher place and jumped a bit to see and wipe it down. After I jumped down, the bones in the front of my foot started to hurt, but the pain went away after about an hour...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If a bone is impacted and causes pain, it is likely that a fracture may have occurred. It is advisable to get an X-ray to confirm the diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: When to Worry About Potential Fractures
Understanding Swollen and Painful Finger Joints: Causes and Treatments
Swollen and painful finger joints that cannot bend? Hello Doctor: Three days ago, I felt stiffness (a clicking sensation) in the joints of my left index finger (the distal and middle joints), which was different from the normal movement of my other finger joints. I used to occasi...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. If rheumatoid arthritis is suspected, it is appropriate to check for rheumatoid factor (RF) in the blood. 2. This approach is correct. 3. If necessary, X-rays can be taken. 4. If there is redness, swelling, heat, and pain, ice packs can be applied, but heat should not be...[Read More] Understanding Swollen and Painful Finger Joints: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Ulnar Deformity: Do You Need Correction?
Ulnar bone of the wrist One day I noticed that the bone in my wrist was protruding. I went to see a chiropractor who said that the bone was misaligned and needed to be corrected. Later, since it wasn't painful, I didn't pay much attention to it. However, I recently noti...
Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
It is recommended that you visit an orthopedic outpatient clinic to determine if any relevant examinations are necessary. Thank you, and wish you good health![Read More] Understanding Ulnar Deformity: Do You Need Correction?
Post-Operative Pain and Stiffness in TFCC Repair: What to Expect?
Post-operative pain or locking on the ulnar side during forearm rotation after TFCC arthroscopy? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident last year that caused pain on the ulnar side of my wrist during forearm rotation. I underwent prolotherapy and shockwave therapy for six months. ...
Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Hello Mr. Dou, the attending physician who will perform your surgery will have a better understanding of your condition. He will be able to directly observe the extent of the tear during the arthroscopy and assess whether it can be sutured properly. Postoperatively, rehabilitatio...[Read More] Post-Operative Pain and Stiffness in TFCC Repair: What to Expect?
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery Tips
Wrist issues Hello doctor, three months ago in the morning, I was taking pictures with my camera and seemed to have twisted my left hand while adjusting the lens, but I didn't notice it at the time. It wasn't until the afternoon that I started to feel pain. Initially, I...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is most likely caused by improper wrist positioning, and continuous medication or rehabilitation may improve the condition.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery Tips
Understanding Triangular Fibrocartilage Injury: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Triangular fibrocartilage Hello doctor, I have recently experienced a slight tingling pain on the side of my little finger when I rotate my wrist. After researching online, I suspect it might be a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury. I would like to ask for your opini...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Hello: Your speculation is indeed possible, but there are still many diseases that need to be considered for differential diagnosis. In medicine, the term "must" is rarely used. I can only advise you that if you do not improve after a period of time, please remember to ...[Read More] Understanding Triangular Fibrocartilage Injury: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller at 22?
Issues with growth plates? Hello, Doctor. I am 22 years old, 169 cm tall, and I just graduated from university. A few days ago, I had an X-ray of my growth plates. I thought I would be getting a full-body X-ray, but they only took images of my wrist. I went to see an orthopedic s...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Typically, the growth plates in male adults close by the age of 22, making it impossible for them to grow taller. Currently, administering growth hormone will not change this.[Read More] Understanding Growth Plate Issues: Can You Still Grow Taller at 22?
Understanding Morning Finger Stiffness: When to Seek Medical Help
Finger stiffness? Hello Dr. Wang, two months ago I started experiencing stiffness in my fingers, initially in my right hand, and later my left hand also began to show some morning stiffness. After increasing my activity level, the stiffness in my left hand has improved significan...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if rheumatic diseases have been ruled out and only arthritis remains, it is important to monitor for excessive finger movement. You may start with warm compresses to reduce finger joint activity and apply anti-inflammatory ointments to alleviate the symptoms of tightness. ...[Read More] Understanding Morning Finger Stiffness: When to Seek Medical Help
Post-Surgery Concerns for Wrist Fracture Recovery: What to Expect
Post-operative issues related to the wrist? Dear Dr. Shi, My mother fell at home in mid-February, resulting in a fracture and displacement of her left wrist joint. Due to various reasons, her surgery was delayed until mid-May. Because of the prolonged time since the injury, the ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. It is inevitable for joints to become stiff after a fracture, and continuous rehabilitation is necessary for improvement. 2. For a fracture to heal, a callus will form at the site, and with the presence of a plate, it may appear slightly thicker. 3. If the surgical incisio...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns for Wrist Fracture Recovery: What to Expect