Arm, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 5

Three years ago, a cranial surgery was performed due to the rupture of an arteriovenous malformation? I would like to ask the doctor about a situation three years ago when I had a rupture of an arteriovenous malformation in my right brain. I have been undergoing physical rehabili...

Rehabilitation Issues After a Fall Hello, doctor. Last month, my mother fell in the bathroom and was in so much pain that she couldn't get up. Upon initial examination by family members, we found bruising on her right thigh and swelling in her calf, but there was no obvious ...

Postoperative care after plate removal surgery? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding the recovery after the removal of the internal fixation plate and screws for a proximal humeral fracture. 1. Can I start moving my arm immediately after the surgery? 2. I am experien...

Tightness and a sharp, burning sensation in the right upper abdomen? Recently, I have been experiencing a tight sensation in the upper right abdomen (approximately from above the navel to just below the rib cage) that sometimes feels warm. This has persisted for about a month and...

Triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear surgery Hello, Director: I underwent TFCC surgery for the repair of cartilage and ligaments, and it has been 6 weeks since the procedure. The doctor mentioned that I could remove the splint, soak my hand in warm water, and practice ...

Tightness and weakness in the upper arm muscles? Sudden tightness in both outer upper arms, followed by soreness and weakness, sometimes accompanied by palpitations (with normal cardiac examination). The tightness is felt when raising the arms horizontally, and there are distinct...

Pain on the inner side of the ankle after running? I have a personal preference for running. After a long-distance training session, I experienced swelling and pain on the inner side of my ankle, which also appeared slightly bruised. After a medical examination, I was diagnosed w...

Lying on a wooden board with a mattress for five minutes results in lower back pain and discomfort, indicating potential lumbar spine issues? Hello Doctor, I work in a street vending business and often have to lift heavy objects, which has caused some strain on my back and knees....

Regarding wrist injury issues? Hello Dr. Lee, I injured my wrist in June of this year, and it has been five and a half months since then. Initially, an orthopedic doctor at the clinic diagnosed me with possible injuries to the scapholunate ligament and the triangular fibrocartil...

Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Tear Surgery and Wrist Synovitis Dear Director: I underwent ligament and cartilage injury repair surgery on October 29, 2021. Two weeks after the surgery, the physician recommended that I wear a splint for an additional month before starti...

Cervical traction (neck traction) Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder that radiates to my arm and headaches. I consulted a rehabilitation specialist who suggested neck stretches, but after doing them, the pain worsened when I got home. I had similar e...

Shoulder dislocation Hello, doctor. On October 9th, while hiking down the mountain, I fell due to loose soil and landed on my buttocks. I instinctively used my left hand to brace myself, resulting in a dislocated left shoulder. That evening, I went to the hospital and had it &quo...

Rehabilitation issues I would like to ask if my father, given his age, can continue to go to rehabilitation every day. The lumbar traction sessions were on August 30 and 31, 2021; September 2, 6, 7, and 13. (Cervical and lumbar traction from September 14-17, September 20, 23-24, ...

Shoulder, neck, back, and arm pain? Shoulder and neck pain radiating to the arms and scapula, despite undergoing traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, and tui na, as well as Western rehabilitation methods like heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ...

Examination for shoulder, neck, and hand pain? Hello Dr. Lee, I asked about my shoulder and neck pain radiating to my arm yesterday. I've been undergoing treatment for almost three months with minimal improvement, only slow progress. You suggested an MRI, but the doctors I&#...

Sports injuries Hello Doctor: My son plays baseball, and recently he has been experiencing pain in his upper arm when he extends his arm forward while pitching (the pain only occurs during pitching, not during batting). He had a similar issue last year, but it was in a different ...

Elbow hyperextension exceeds 180°? Hello, doctor. My elbows are in a valgus (cubitus valgus) position. While practicing a straight-arm flag hold on a steel pipe, my lower arm experienced excessive pressure, causing my elbows to suddenly bend outward beyond 180°, and this has happ...

Shoulder joints may produce sounds easily? Hello Doctor: I once experienced pain in both shoulders and the scapular area, which led me to visit the hospital for an examination. The results indicated inflammation, and I underwent six sessions of physical therapy, which included sh...

Numbness and tingling in the forearm? Hello, doctor. This evening, I suddenly experienced a tingling and painful sensation in the inner side of my left forearm when I straightened it. After a while, the pain subsided, but it recurred during certain movements. This is the first ti...

Persistent pain in the coccyx and fever? I had a left ankle fracture five years ago, and although I have recovered and can run and jump, I still hear a clicking sound when I walk. Two years ago, I fell and injured the same ankle, which bruised and took about six months to slowly ...