Can You Fly After Reconstructive Surgery? Important Considerations
Is it safe to fly after reconstructive surgery? Hello Dr. Chou, due to a family member's hand injury from work a year ago, they underwent reconstructive surgery involving blood vessels, ligaments, bones, skin grafting, and tissue augmentation. They also have a history of ele...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. One year after the reconstructive surgery, the scar or tissue should theoretically have matured, and you should be able to fly. 2. However, it is still advisable to consult your original attending physician for a more accurate assessment of your specific situation.[Read More] Can You Fly After Reconstructive Surgery? Important Considerations
How to Care for a Burn: Understanding Healing and When to See a Doctor
Uncertain about the degree of the burn? Hello doctor, I accidentally burned myself with the oven. At the moment of the injury, the wound appeared white, and during the rinsing process, some of the white skin was washed away. Now I am applying ointment and covering it with a gauze...
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
You can visit the Reconstructive Surgery Clinic or seek medical care at our hospital.[Read More] How to Care for a Burn: Understanding Healing and When to See a Doctor
Reconstructing Eyelid Defects: Options and Expert Recommendations in Taiwan
Eyelid defect reconstruction Hello, I would like to inquire about a family member who suffered a tear from the eyelid to the scalp due to a car accident ten years ago. After surgery at the hospital at that time, there was a defect in the upper eyelid, and they are unable to close...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. There are many excellent plastic surgery medical centers in the country that can perform eyelid reconstruction surgery. 2. Major medical centers, such as National Taiwan University Hospital, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, should all ...[Read More] Reconstructing Eyelid Defects: Options and Expert Recommendations in Taiwan
Does Titanium Alloy Implantation Weaken Bone Strength After Surgery?
Will the titanium alloy implant make the bone weaker after a fracture? Hello, doctor. I previously had a car accident that required reconstructive surgery on my face and nose, and I believe the material used was titanium alloy, though I'm not entirely sure. I remember that t...
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, the strength of a fracture can recover by 7% per year, and it is important to avoid re-injury. However, the relative condition between the soft tissue and the bone should be evaluated, and a facial CT scan is recommended for further confirmation. Follow...[Read More] Does Titanium Alloy Implantation Weaken Bone Strength After Surgery?
Can Nail Bed Reconstruction Fix Deformed Toenails from Childhood Injury?
Is it possible to reconstruct a deformed nail due to damage to the nail bed during childhood through surgical intervention? When I was a child, the nail bed of my big toe was damaged. Now that I am grown, the entire nail is growing in an arched shape, with a significant gap betwe...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. There is a possibility to improve nail growth through reconstructive surgery. 2. It may be due to issues with the epithelialization of the nail bed; surgical intervention could be considered. 3. It is recommended to consult with a plastic surgery outpatient clinic.[Read More] Can Nail Bed Reconstruction Fix Deformed Toenails from Childhood Injury?
Understanding Finger Fractures: Recovery and Surgical Options
Finger fracture On September 10, my little finger was crushed by a machine at work, resulting in a fracture near the distal phalanx close to the joint. The doctor informed me that based on the X-ray, amputation might be necessary, but I expressed my desire to keep it intact. Afte...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Reattachment of distal phalanx amputations has a low success rate, approximately only 50%. 2. Sometimes, even if reattachment is successful, incomplete blood circulation may lead to discoloration, such as a black or purple appearance. 3. Due to the branching and fine distr...[Read More] Understanding Finger Fractures: Recovery and Surgical Options
Understanding Orbital Fractures: Are They the Same as Eye Socket Injuries?
Is the orbital bone the same as the eye socket bone? 1. Is an orbital bone fracture the same as an eye socket fracture? 2. With current medical technology, will the eye socket still recover from the depression after surgery? 3. If I didn't move after the car accident and...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Orbital fractures may be associated with orbital bone fractures. 2. With current medical advancements, the orbit can partially restore its contour post-surgery. 3. It depends on the type of orbital fracture. 4. It also depends on the type of surgery performed. 5. Due t...[Read More] Understanding Orbital Fractures: Are They the Same as Eye Socket Injuries?
Effective Treatments for Hypertrophic Burn Scars: Options and Costs
How to remove burn scars? I suffered a burn from lard on my knee during childhood, which has resulted in a hypertrophic scar that has persisted for over thirty years. Are there methods to remove it? What would the treatment involve? Approximately how much would it cost?
Dr. Jiang Baicong Reply:
Burns resulting in hypertrophic scars on the knee that have persisted for over thirty years can be problematic, especially since this area is subject to frequent movement, making it prone to hypertrophic scarring. It is important to assess the extent of the hypertrophic scar on t...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Hypertrophic Burn Scars: Options and Costs
Reconstructive Surgery Options for Orbital Fractures After Car Accidents
Orbital fracture due to a car accident? Hello Dr. Luo, Last year, I sustained facial injuries and an orbital fracture due to a car accident. Currently, my lower orbit has been replaced with titanium alloy, but the fat behind my eye has been damaged. After a second surgery, my e...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: It seems that your injury is quite severe. The orbital fracture has resulted in orbital depression, and even after undergoing fracture reduction surgery, there may still be a possibility of depression. Even with a second surgery (reconstructive surgery), achieving precise ...[Read More] Reconstructive Surgery Options for Orbital Fractures After Car Accidents