Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Surgery, Recovery, and Concerns
Distal radius fracture Hello, doctor. I am the patient who inquired a few days ago. Yesterday, I visited another physician, and after an X-ray, he informed me that my fracture has shifted approximately 1mm towards the palm side. He also noted that my radius is almost at the same ...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello: 1. The recommendation to avoid surgery is reasonable. 2. I cannot specify how much functional loss will occur without surgery, as it depends on the subsequent rehabilitation process. 3. Will there be side effects on the wrist? If there are, they should not be severe. 4. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Surgery, Recovery, and Concerns
Understanding Wrist Fractures: Recovery, Risks, and Care Tips
Wrist fracture Hello, doctor. At the end of July, I fractured my left wrist joint. After seeking medical attention, I had a cast applied up to my forearm, allowing free movement of my elbow joint. Two weeks later, during a follow-up visit, the doctor said everything was fine. How...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If there is minimal displacement at the fracture site, it usually heals well. Currently, the area is immobilized with a cast, but light movements can still be performed.[Read More] Understanding Wrist Fractures: Recovery, Risks, and Care Tips
Understanding Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury After a Car Accident
Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury? Hello, doctor. I was involved in a car accident on June 18 and subsequently visited an orthopedic department at a regional hospital and an orthopedic clinic, where I continued to take medication and follow up. My wrist has been ver...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
Dear Mr. Lee, Hello. Based on your description, I would like to ask you about a specific part: When you mentioned the prominence on the radial side, are you certain it is on the radial side, or could it be on the ulnar side? Generally, symptoms of a triangular fibrocartilage com...[Read More] Understanding Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury After a Car Accident
Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Radial bone issues I would like to ask about my situation. In late July, I fell and fractured my wrist. After taking X-rays, the doctor put my wrist in a cast without performing any reduction or suggesting surgery, stating that I could remove the cast after four weeks. However, t...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptom description, although the bone has shifted slightly, it should still be within an acceptable range, which is why your treating physician mentioned it is not a concern. As you are planning to travel abroad soon, just be cautious to avoid any impacts, a...[Read More] Understanding Distal Radius Fractures: Recovery and Treatment Insights
Understanding Wrist Fractures: Recovery, Movement, and Rehabilitation Tips
Wrist joint fracture Hello, doctor. I am the person who previously inquired about issue 138740. First of all, thank you for your response, which has put my mind at ease. I would like to ask, since my cast is fixed above the elbow joint, the doctor did not instruct me to use a sli...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, excessive movement of the elbow joint immediately after a fracture can potentially cause displacement of the fracture. However, since the fracture has been present for four weeks, moving the elbow joint and fingers should not worsen the displacement or affect the healing o...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Fractures: Recovery, Movement, and Rehabilitation Tips
Post-Surgery Arm Rotation Issues After Distal Ulnar Fracture Repair
Inability to perform arm rotation after distal ulnar fracture surgery? Hello, Doctor: I had a car accident on July 28, resulting in a comminuted fracture of the distal ulna in my right arm. I underwent surgery the following day, July 29, where a steel plate was implanted for inte...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It is normal to experience limited joint mobility less than a month after a fracture surgery, and rehabilitation is necessary for gradual recovery.[Read More] Post-Surgery Arm Rotation Issues After Distal Ulnar Fracture Repair
Understanding Knee Issues: Bursitis, Treatment Options, and Recovery
Knee problems Dear Doctor, I had a motorcycle accident on July 26 while returning home from work. I went to the emergency room that night, where X-rays were taken of both knees and my left wrist. The doctor said there seemed to be no issues with the bones. Last week, I visited a...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Currently, it is advisable to monitor the situation. If there is bleeding within the knee joint, it may be more comfortable to aspirate the joint fluid, which can also reduce pain. You can wait one to two months to decide whether surgery is necessary. Of course, a definitive diag...[Read More] Understanding Knee Issues: Bursitis, Treatment Options, and Recovery
Understanding Bone Friction and Pain After Wrist Fracture Surgery
Bone friction and pain upon exposure to cold? It has been a year and a half since I suffered a distal radius fracture, and the titanium alloy plate and screws inside have not yet been removed. I often feel a friction sensation at the protruding area of the bone when I rotate my p...
Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: If discomfort occurs only during the transition between hot and cold weather, physical therapy (such as heat therapy) may be sufficient. However, if there is a persistent foreign body sensation and inflammation and pain in the tendons around the wrist due to friction, a fo...[Read More] Understanding Bone Friction and Pain After Wrist Fracture Surgery
Post-Car Accident: Managing Wrist Pain and Nerve Issues
After the car accident, I started experiencing weakness in my hands and numbness in my palms? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on June 18th. When the ambulance brought me to the hospital, there were no obvious external injuries, no need for stitches, and no fractures. Howe...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the above symptoms persist, further examination may be needed to check for nerve compression, as early intervention is better.[Read More] Post-Car Accident: Managing Wrist Pain and Nerve Issues
Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Scaphoid Fracture Complications
Postoperative care for scaphoid fracture? Hello, Doctor. About ten years ago, I had a car accident, and it has only now been confirmed that I have a non-union fracture of the left scaphoid and a tear of the triangular ligament. I underwent surgery at the end of April this year, w...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The range of motion in the wrist is not limited to this; rehabilitation is necessary to further increase mobility. Additionally, it is normal to experience numbness in the skin after surgery, and it typically takes a longer period to see if it will recover.[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Scaphoid Fracture Complications
Should You Remove a Bone Plate After Healing? Key Considerations
Does the plate need to be removed? In late April of last year, I fell while playing basketball and my hand was crushed, resulting in a comminuted fracture of the left radius and dislocation of the left wrist. The doctor performed an internal fixation surgery using a plate for the...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Hello: In the case of a comminuted fracture of the radius, if surgical reduction and plate fixation have been performed and the fracture has healed for over a year without any discomfort, there is generally no need to remove the plate. However, if there is any discomfort, you may...[Read More] Should You Remove a Bone Plate After Healing? Key Considerations
Post-Operative Care for Ganglion Cyst Surgery: What to Expect
Postoperative care for a ganglion cyst? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the situation after a ganglion cyst surgery. It has been about three weeks since the stitches were removed, but the area around the incision has been slightly raised since the removal. Is this a norm...
Dr. You Dianqi Reply:
You did not specify the location of the ganglion cyst, making it difficult to provide you with more accurate advice. Generally, the most common site is the wrist. If you have a persistent lump after wrist ganglion cyst surgery, there could be various reasons, including postoperat...[Read More] Post-Operative Care for Ganglion Cyst Surgery: What to Expect
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery and Mobility Insights
Clavicle fracture I have a broken left clavicle, and because of the fracture, my left hand can only move at the palm while the rest of the arm is immobile. Will I gradually regain strength and be able to lift it after the clavicle heals, or is there another reason why I can still...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, a clavicle fracture can cause pain during shoulder joint movement, but the elbow, wrist, and fingers should still be able to move. It is normal that you cannot raise your elbow at this time, as raising the elbow involves shoulder joint movement. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery and Mobility Insights
Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery and Hand Mobility Explained
Clavicle fracture I have a broken left clavicle, and because of the fracture, my left hand can only move at the palm; the rest of the arm will gradually regain strength and mobility after the clavicle heals. Is there another reason why I can still grip tightly with my palm?
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, a clavicle fracture can cause pain during shoulder joint movement, but the elbow joint, wrist, and fingers should still be able to move. It is normal that you cannot raise your elbow at the moment, as raising the elbow involves shoulder joint movement. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Clavicle Fractures: Recovery and Hand Mobility Explained
Understanding Bone Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Calcium Supplementation
Bone pain Since early April, I've been experiencing some discomfort in my bones, with pain points that are not fixed. I've had discomfort in my wrists, fingers, and shins, among other areas. The pain is not continuous; it comes and goes. I also feel uncomfortable during...
Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, are you concerned about calcium deficiency? If hormone levels are normal, the age of 35 is typically the peak bone mass in a person's life. Given your age, worrying about osteoporosis might be premature. I recommend consulting an orthopedic specialist. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Bone Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Calcium Supplementation
Understanding Sudden Body Pain: Causes and Concerns
Generalized body pain? I have been experiencing unexplained muscle spasms and sharp pains throughout my body for the past two days, specifically in my wrists, arms, outer thighs, hand joints, and metacarpal bones. The pain lasts only a few seconds and occurs on both sides of my b...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Just describing it this way is not sufficient for a diagnosis; it's best to consult a physician for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Body Pain: Causes and Concerns
Post-Fracture Surgery: When to Remove Pins and Assess Healing
Removal of metal screws after fracture surgery? Hello Dr. Lee, I fell at the end of 2016 and sustained a comminuted fracture of the right radius, after which I had steel nails and plates inserted. At that time, the doctor mentioned that if healing did not go well, I might need to...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, you have a comminuted fracture of the right distal radius. Even if the fracture has not completely healed post-surgery, wrist arthroplasty is typically not performed, and currently, wrist arthroplasty is not common. Therefore, I recommend that you seek another larger hospi...[Read More] Post-Fracture Surgery: When to Remove Pins and Assess Healing
Understanding Risks of Removing Steel Plates and Screws After Wrist Fracture
Concerns Regarding the Removal of Plates and Screws for Distal Radius Fracture in the Left Hand? Hello Doctor, I had a motorcycle accident the day before yesterday that resulted in a distal radius fracture in my left arm. After the surgery, a plate and screws were inserted (out-o...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your condition, you have a distal radius fracture in your left hand, and after surgery, a self-funded plate and screws were inserted. Generally, if there are no specific discomforts, the plate and screws usually do not need to be removed. If you decide to have the...[Read More] Understanding Risks of Removing Steel Plates and Screws After Wrist Fracture
Do I Need to Remove My Mother's Radial Bone Plate After Surgery?
Radial bone issues Hello Doctor, my mother is nearly 60 years old. Last year, she underwent treatment for a fracture of the left radius. The surgeon recommended two types of fixation plates (one covered by insurance and one out-of-pocket). We chose the out-of-pocket fixation plat...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
The question of whether to remove the steel plate after surgery for a radius fracture is often asked. The principle is that if it does not affect hand function and there is no discomfort, the plate and screws can remain in place. Sometimes, there may be issues with tendons gettin...[Read More] Do I Need to Remove My Mother's Radial Bone Plate After Surgery?
Understanding Wrist Pain from Push-Ups: Causes and Treatment Options
Experiencing wrist pain during push-ups? Hello, doctor. Six months ago, I started experiencing pain at the junction of my right palm and wrist when doing push-ups. It feels fine most of the time, but it hurts when I press on it. I believe it might be an injury from work. I have s...
Dr. Li Yongheng Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is possible that you have a ligament injury or an issue with the wrist joint itself, such as a triangular fibrocartilage tear. Therefore, I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic for an X-ray examination. If it is just a ligament injury, p...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain from Push-Ups: Causes and Treatment Options