Dislocation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

Neck stiffness and back problems? Hello, Director Wang. I am from Keelung. In March, after a haircut, I experienced an accident during a massage by the barber, resulting in neck and shoulder pain. Since then, up until October, I initially had numbness in my hands, specifically in...

Comprehensive issues? Hello, Doctor: I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome due to poor sleeping posture and sleeping on my stomach with both hands. I am currently undergoing rehabilitation. The outpatient physician mentioned that shaking my hands could help alleviate the numbne...

Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty I underwent surgery on May 7, 2016, for a right thigh "right pelvic fracture with associated right hip dislocation." However, after nearly two years, I developed post-traumatic arthritis, leading to a total hip arthroplasty on...

I fell in the stairwell and dislocated my ankle, resulting in some swelling even after 22 days of rest? Hi, I would like to ask about my situation. At the end of last month, on April 28, I fell down the stairs, just two steps away from the bottom. I saw a Western doctor who took ...

Ankle sprain, unable to squat? In late February, I sprained my ankle and had an X-ray the following day, which confirmed that there were no fractures. I continued treatment at a rehabilitation clinic, undergoing electrical stimulation, heat therapy, ultrasound, and manual therapy...

Elbow dislocation Hello, I would like to inquire about my elbow. During the New Year, I dislocated my elbow while playing basketball and had it in a cast for two months. It has healed, but I am unable to bend it. When I try to bend my arm with my palm facing up, it feels like the...

Swelling at the posterior aspect of the second toe? Hello Dr. Chou! A year ago, while traveling, I wore higher sandals and experienced a sharp pain in my foot. Initially, I thought it was due to a foreign object in my shoe and didn’t pay much attention. However, after returning h...

Ankle bone displacement? I sprained my ankle around April and it was very painful, but I felt fine afterward. From April to October, I was able to walk normally. In October, I started jogging, and although I didn't fall or twist my ankle recently, my foot hurt a lot after jo...

Advice on Flat Feet I went to a large hospital and was told that there is a dislocation in my foot bones. After an X-ray, they said there was nothing wrong. However, the sole of my foot starts to hurt after standing for a short time, and it feels uneven, with pain radiating to th...

Wrist axis issues I had a wrist dislocation from a motorcycle accident in September, and I had a cast on until October. After 2-3 days, I started physical therapy. Although my wrist has mostly healed, I now have difficulty straightening my wrist and bending it back. During therap...

Elbow dislocation Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question amidst your busy schedule. I am asking on behalf of my friend, who dislocated his elbow while playing basketball by landing on his hand. He went to the emergency room, and the doctor was able to ...

Hip Dysplasia Hello Dr. Lai, my daughter was diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip and femoral dislocation at just over one year old. She underwent surgical reduction at the age of two, and since then, we have been consistently following up with the hospital for three...

Left foot bone contusion? I fell hard while riding my motorcycle due to an uneven road surface, and my left foot was injured by the motorcycle. The bone above my ankle has sunken in, and it is swollen and painful. I have been applying ice and using anti-inflammatory ointment for ...

Postoperative hip surgery My mother underwent hip surgery two years ago, but she still feels uncomfortable. What can be done to alleviate her pain? Thank you!

Ankle sprain Hello, doctor! I sprained my right ankle while playing basketball two months ago, and after it healed, I sprained it again on the court. Is it possible for this to lead to habitual dislocation? How can I prevent this? Thank you!

Artificial hip joint Dear Director Chen: My uncle has been experiencing hip joint pain for a long time and recently has been unable to walk. An orthopedic surgeon has performed a total hip replacement surgery. What should we pay attention to after the surgery? Is rehabilitation n...

Cervical spondylosis Doctor, it seems that cervical spine disorders have many types, and among them, the vertebral artery type is treated differently in rehabilitation medicine. Given my age, it might be caused by a small facet joint dislocation due to a history of trauma, right?...

Elbow dislocation Hello, Dr. Chen! Two months ago, I dislocated my elbow due to a fall, but fortunately, there were no associated fractures. I used a sling to immobilize my elbow and have rested for several weeks. However, I still have lingering fears. Could you please advise me ...

Shoulder dislocation Hello, Dr. Chen! I accidentally fell from an aluminum ladder on Sunday, resulting in a shoulder dislocation. Over the past two days, I have felt that the ligaments, tendons, and muscles around the joint have been injured. Can the rehabilitation department per...

Hip joint pain Hello Director Chen! I have severe hip pain and often try self-massage, heat therapy, and topical ointments, but nothing seems to alleviate the pain. Could it be due to hip dislocation? Is there a possibility of leg length discrepancy? Can rehabilitation therapy he...