Bruises, Rehabilitation FAQ

Stubbed little toe? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago, I accidentally bumped my right little toe against the bed. I thought it was nothing serious and would heal quickly, so the next day I went for a run. During the run, I didn't feel anything unusual. I continued running fo...

Recovery period for bruised hip and sacral fracture after a car accident? 1. Regarding the medical evidence obtained two months after the accident, it may be challenging to definitively link the symptoms of lower back pain and leg numbness to the initial incident. Physicians typi...

Frozen shoulder cannot be lifted high, and there is a limitation in the range of motion backward? After the car accident, I have been unable to raise my right shoulder, which limits my ability to comb my hair and fasten my bra. The doctor diagnosed me with frozen shoulder. It has...

Muscle soreness, bruising? Recently, I fell and visited an orthopedic doctor who prescribed Voltaren gel for me to apply to the affected area. Later, my family member used it for their "muscle soreness that has persisted for one to two months." I would like to know if t...

Knee problems Hello, Doctor. 1. I was injured last month and underwent medication treatment for a month. The doctor said I can start rehabilitation now. The rehabilitation I received consists only of deep tissue heat therapy and electrical stimulation. The areas being treated a...

Neck pain after a car accident? Hello, doctor. Last night, I was practicing riding my motorcycle when I was hit by another bike and fell to the ground. When I lay down before sleep, I felt tightness on the left side of my neck. Upon waking up, my whole body is sore (possibly incl...

Post-Fall Management for the Elderly Hello: Last week, an elder in my family fell down. It appeared that there were no external injuries, but bruising appeared at night. For the past few days, he has needed assistance to sit up, as he is unable to exert force and cannot sit for l...

Anterior cruciate ligament tear Hello doctor, I had a car accident in December 2018 that resulted in a fracture of my lower leg. After having a bone screw inserted, I underwent rehabilitation for over a year, but my entire lower leg remains stiff and painful, even light touch cau...

Ankle injuries from sports? Hello Doctor, last Thursday while playing basketball, I experienced a sudden feeling of weakness (with a slight tingling sensation) in my ankle during a jump shot. When I landed, I felt a bit weak but was still able to support myself (there was no ankl...

Thigh contusion? A month ago, I bumped my thigh against a table corner, resulting in bruising and swelling. Recently, I noticed a depression in the injured area that is painful. Will the depression heal, and how should I manage it? Thank you.

Ankle injury with ligament tear. The foot is very swollen? On March 5, 2009, I injured my ankle. It hurts a lot. The ankle is swollen, and there are bruises below the calf. I can register in person.

Contusion During a typhoon, my home was flooded, and while hurriedly moving furniture, a stack of items suddenly collapsed, causing heavy objects to crush my left hand. I noticed that my elbow joint is red, swollen, and painful. What can I do to recover quickly? Thank you!

Fracture Yesterday afternoon, my grandfather was busy with religious rituals and tripped over the threshold, falling hard and injuring himself. He was taken to the hospital with bruises and swelling. The doctor diagnosed him with an open fracture of the right hand, and he underwe...

Bruise Hello! My hands and feet often have unexplained bruises without any impact or falls, and I find it particularly puzzling that even the middle joint of my right ring finger has bruising and pain when touched. I previously underwent blood tests at Chang Gung Memorial Hospita...

Slip and fall? Three days ago, I slipped in the bathroom and sustained abrasions and bruises on my hands and feet. The worst part was the heavy impact on my buttocks, which resulted in a large bruise. Shortly after, I found it painful to touch or sit down, with pain concentrated ...

Shoulder pain My mom said that after she recently carried a shopping bag on her right shoulder for about 3 minutes at the market, she started experiencing shoulder pain. Additionally, she noticed small bruises appearing on her shoulder for several consecutive days, which she had ...

Ligament tear? Hello, doctor! I had a serious motorcycle accident and I'm covered in bruises. The most severe injury is a torn ligament in my left arm. The doctor mentioned that it cannot be stitched, which makes me very anxious! I'm worried it won't heal properly....

Bruise Bruising due to impact is a common occurrence, with the affected area typically being painful for 2 to 3 days, and the bruise itself taking 6 to 7 days to fully resolve. What can be done to expedite the disappearance of the bruise? Thank you!

Electrotherapy Hello Dr. Chen: My mother is experiencing soreness in her left elbow joint, upper arm, and scapula. We took her for rehabilitation, and after SSP electrotherapy, the circular marks on her elbow joint and upper arm quickly disappeared, but the scapula left numerous ...

Skiing accident Hello, Director Chen! I went skiing in Japan and fell several times. Although I wore protective pants, I still ended up with bruises. After applying heat and using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ointment, it has been a week, and the hardness in my buttocks has ...