X-ray, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 39

Radial fracture in a 9-year-old child? Hello, doctor. Thank you for your clarification and advice. We went to the hospital three weeks after the fracture to have an X-ray taken while wearing a cast. It showed that the fracture at the distal third of the radius is not misaligned a...

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....

Rib issues Doctor, I apologize for the interruption. I would like to ask about my mother’s situation. She was in a car accident recently and was initially taken to the emergency room. The emergency physician reviewed the X-ray in the morning and stated that one of her ribs was fr...

Fifth metatarsal fracture Hello Doctor: On April 26, I suffered a right foot inversion injury that resulted in a diaphyseal fracture of the fifth metatarsal (transverse complete fracture) with slight displacement. The orthopedic surgeon advised against surgery, and I was placed i...

Is it a toe fracture? Two days ago, I used a worn-out insole, and as a result, I injured my foot. Yesterday, the area at the base of my big toe and second toe became swollen, and walking has become extremely painful. I need to elevate my foot, and when I put it down, it becomes c...

Coccydynia As a player, I fell and hit my coccyx during a match. A few days later, I started feeling discomfort, particularly pain when bending over. Sometimes, I also experience pain when coughing or sneezing. I went to the hospital for an X-ray, and the doctor said there were n...

Lumbar pain Hello, Dr. Wang! Over the past year, I initially experienced soreness and pain on the outer side of my knee after walking for a long time. Six months later, I started to feel pain in my right lumbar region (specifically from the right side of my lower back, through my...

Acromioclavicular joint dislocation Hello Doctor: I have a grade 3 acromioclavicular joint dislocation that has not been surgically treated for three weeks. 1. The injury occurred due to a motorcycle collision, where my left shoulder hit the ground. 2. At the emergency room immed...

Walking after foot metatarsal fracture surgery? I suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in my right foot due to a car accident and underwent surgery to have screws placed. It has been six weeks since the surgery, and I have already had the splint removed. I am currently usi...

Walking after surgery for a metatarsal fracture? I suffered a fracture of the fifth metatarsal in my right foot due to a car accident and underwent surgery to insert screws. It has been six weeks since the operation, and I have already had the splint removed. I am currently using...

Postoperative issues following fifth metatarsal fracture? Hello, Doctor. Thank you for your careful response to my previous question. Based on the chart you provided, the location of my injury seems to correspond to a tuberosity avulsion fracture, which resembles the apophyseal f...

Abnormalities in neonatal bone X-rays? The child was born in April of this year. During prenatal check-ups, the leg bones were found to be approximately 2-3 weeks behind in development, but in the last check-up, the leg bones measured over 6.5 cm. Upon discharge, the pediatrician...

Costochondral tenderness? Hello Doctor, I am 14 years old and recently started experiencing unexplained pain in my left chest. I had a chest X-ray and heart examination, both of which showed no issues. The pain is usually sharp, and there is a specific point on the lower right si...

Radial fracture in a 9-year-old child? Hello, doctor. My child had a radius fracture that was reduced, but after returning to school, the physical education teacher asked him to participate in a relay race. Concerned about potential displacement, we returned for a follow-up and r...

Knee ligament (car accident) On the evening of June 11, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a fracture of my right hand and a ligament injury in my left foot. That night, an X-ray confirmed the fracture in my right hand, but there was no fracture in my left foot. Ho...

Neck injury from trampoline exercise? Last Saturday, I went to play on a trampoline and landed on my head, injuring my neck and hearing three pops. Initially, I experienced headaches and back pain, but later it gradually became more painful to lift my head. Now, I feel chest pain...

Scaphoid fracture of the right hand? Hello Doctor: Four weeks ago, I suffered a scaphoid fracture in my right hand due to a car accident. The X-ray showed no displacement, so I opted for conservative treatment with a cast. Today, I returned to the hospital to have the cast remove...

Bone cement leakage On January 30, 2020, I suffered a compression fracture of the T12 vertebra due to a backward fall. I underwent a self-funded balloon kyphoplasty on May 13 and was discharged on May 14. Since then, I have experienced pain and numbness in my lower back and left ...

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...

Pelvic fracture from a car accident? Hello, at the beginning of April, my spouse was involved in a car accident that resulted in a pelvic fracture, specifically a fracture below the left hip joint and a comminuted fracture of the left pubis. The emergency physician and the orthop...