Understanding Knee Joint Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Suspected knee joint issues? Hello, Director Chen. About 5 to 6 years ago, I noticed that after intense exercise involving my right leg, approximately half an hour later, I would feel a dislocation at the junction of my tibia and femur (prior to this, I would experience slight cr...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. It may be chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon, with recurrent episodes and knee ligament strain syndrome. 2. You can try drinking sports drinks (for electrolyte replenishment) and applying heat. 3. This is a phenomenon of sports injury and electrolyte loss (calcium, sodi...[Read More] Understanding Knee Joint Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Habitual Jaw Dislocation: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Habitual dislocation Hello Director Chen! My uncle has a habit of experiencing recurrent jaw dislocation. Whenever he yawns or laughs loudly, he faces this issue, but he can usually pop his jaw back into place by pushing it upward from below. Today, I heard on the radio about a m...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. This is caused by the laxity of the temporomandibular joint ligaments. 2. The rehabilitation department can use ultrasound to soften the joint, but it cannot treat joint instability. If it occurs frequently, surgical intervention should be considered.[Read More] Understanding Habitual Jaw Dislocation: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Preventing Recurrent Dislocations: Tips for Safe Physical Activity and Nutrition
Dislocation Hello, Dr. Chen! When I was in middle school, I fell and dislocated my foot and injured my ankle, which required a cast. Later, I became careless, and the old injury recurred, becoming habitual! I am still very cautious about it! I dare not engage in intense sports li...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
(1) Try to avoid running and jumping; swimming is recommended. (2) There are no dietary restrictions. (3) Engage in exercises to improve flexibility and strengthen the calves and soles of the feet, such as foot lifts, ball rolling, and stretching the hamstrings.[Read More] Preventing Recurrent Dislocations: Tips for Safe Physical Activity and Nutrition
Managing Chronic Elbow Pain: Rehabilitation and Calcium Deposits Solutions
Rehabilitation, calcification Hello, Doctor: It has been six months since my elbow dislocation, and I experience significant pain during manual therapy with the rehabilitation therapist. My doctor advised me not to exert too much force, but the therapist insists that without forc...
Dr. Zhang Yuzhang Reply:
After a fracture or dislocation, joints may become stiff due to a period of immobilization. Rehabilitation is necessary to restore joint mobility gradually, during which some pain may be experienced. Generally, the limit should be a tight sensation or mild pain, while severe pain...[Read More] Managing Chronic Elbow Pain: Rehabilitation and Calcium Deposits Solutions
Recovering from Severe Nerve Damage After a Car Accident: A Rehabilitation Guide
Severe injuries to the left side of the body with multiple nerve damage due to a car accident? Car accident, left shoulder dislocation (multiple ligament tears): underwent two surgeries with steel pins fixation (orthopedics). Left ribs 3-8 fractured into 21 pieces: surgery not po...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Hello Mr. Luo: Your main concern is whether the severed nerve can regenerate. Current understanding suggests that peripheral nerves do have the potential to regenerate. First, although the nerve pathway is disrupted, if the injury is not severe (or if it is surgically repaired), ...[Read More] Recovering from Severe Nerve Damage After a Car Accident: A Rehabilitation Guide
Is Your Dislocated Elbow Healing Properly? Understanding Rehabilitation Challenges
Improperly treated dislocation? Hello, I dislocated my right elbow on March 16. After two weeks in a cast, I had my cast removed, but my joint movement is less than 90 degrees (normal range is about 135 degrees). After a month of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation, I hav...
Dr. Zhang Yuzhang Reply:
Dr. Tseng Hui-Yu from the Rehabilitation Department of Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, responds to Ah-Hsing: Hello, in response to your question, whether a dislocation has been reduced can generally be determined through X-ray evaluation. If the orthopedic surg...[Read More] Is Your Dislocated Elbow Healing Properly? Understanding Rehabilitation Challenges
Understanding Ankle Dislocation Recovery: Expert Insights and Treatment Tips
Chiropractors and Ankle Dislocations Three weeks ago, I slipped while jumping to receive a shuttlecock during badminton. Both sides of my ankle are slightly swollen, and I can feel a bit of bone protruding when I touch it. It seems to have rolled inward. When I went to change the...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello, in response to your questions: 1. Since we do not know the ingredients of the topical medication, we cannot assess its efficacy. 2. Your condition has progressed to the chronic stage; applying heat can help improve blood circulation, but it should be based on the extent...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Dislocation Recovery: Expert Insights and Treatment Tips
Rehabilitation After Elbow Dislocation: Seeking Effective Recovery Strategies
Dislocation rehabilitation I dislocated my right elbow on March 16. After two weeks in a cast, I was able to remove it, but my joint movement is less than 90 degrees (while normal range is about 135 degrees). After a month of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation, I have hi...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, rehabilitation does require time, and the rate of progress depends on the severity of the condition and the intensity of the rehabilitation efforts, which can vary from person to person. If there are concerns about joint dislocation, it is adv...[Read More] Rehabilitation After Elbow Dislocation: Seeking Effective Recovery Strategies
Understanding Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Muscle Atrophy and Imaging Insights
Elbow dislocation Hello, doctor. It has been almost a month since my elbow dislocation on March 16 (with a cast for two weeks). Aside from being unable to fully extend my arm and having less than 90 degrees of motion (I have been doing home rehabilitation for two weeks), I can fe...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, there are several possible causes of atrophy: 1. Disuse atrophy: caused by prolonged inactivity. 2. Atrophy resulting from damage to the vascular, neurological, or muscular systems. It is important to first assess whether your neuromuscular sy...[Read More] Understanding Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Muscle Atrophy and Imaging Insights
Dealing with Elbow Dislocation: Recovery Challenges and Solutions
Elbow dislocation Hello, on March 16, I dislocated my right elbow while exercising. I was taken to the emergency room and had a cast applied at a 120-degree angle. Two weeks later, the cast was removed (X-rays indicated it had healed). However, my elbow still has limited mobility...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
It won't be permanent. This is due to tissue injury combined with the immobilization from the cast, which leads to some adhesions and inflammatory responses, along with poor circulation and muscle atrophy, resulting in a different shape. You should arrange for rehabilitation...[Read More] Dealing with Elbow Dislocation: Recovery Challenges and Solutions
Understanding Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Why Is My Motion Limited?
Elbow dislocation On March 16, my elbow dislocated during sports. I received a 120-degree cast at Ren'ai Hospital's emergency department. Two weeks later, the cast was removed, but as of today, it is still at 4/5, and I cannot fully extend my elbow (approximately 170 de...
Dr. Zhang Yuzhang Reply:
After a fracture or dislocation, applying a cast for several weeks can lead to stiffness and contracture of the affected joint (which is unavoidable). Therefore, it is essential to start rehabilitation promptly after the cast is removed to restore the joint's range of motion...[Read More] Understanding Elbow Dislocation Recovery: Why Is My Motion Limited?
Understanding Ankle Sprains: Recovery Challenges and Treatment Options
Ankle sprain Hello Doctor: In mid-November last year, I accidentally missed a step while going downstairs, and my right ankle immediately swelled up. At that time, I asked a colleague to help me apply ice, and later that evening, I went to an orthopedic doctor who took an X-ray a...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
It shouldn't be like this; even with a fracture, it should have healed in three months. The initial swelling and bruising indicate that the injury was quite severe. The spread of bruising is just blood that has pooled under the skin and moved to other areas; this does not si...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Sprains: Recovery Challenges and Treatment Options
Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Prolonged Ligament Injuries
Ligament injury I have been suffering from a dislocated elbow and wrist injury from a car accident for seven months. I have seen both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine for over a month. The Western doctors performed a CT scan and MRI, determining that I have a wri...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
The letter mentions that a car accident resulted in an elbow dislocation and wrist injury seven months ago. Imaging studies show no skeletal issues, only a wrist ligament injury. Ligaments are specialized soft tissues that connect joints. After the injury, in addition to medicati...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Prolonged Ligament Injuries
Rehabilitation Concerns After Shoulder Surgery: A Parent's Inquiry
I would like to inquire about the rehabilitation issues following my child's dislocation surgery? Dear Director Zheng, My son is 20 years old and underwent surgery for habitual dislocation of the right scapula at Tri-Service General Hospital on August 15, which was two mont...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry. First, Mr. Lee should visit the outpatient clinic of Dr. Chen Cui-wen at the Penghu Hospital Rehabilitation Department for further examination and to arrange a rehabilitation plan. Second, based on the description, Mr. Lee may have issues such ...[Read More] Rehabilitation Concerns After Shoulder Surgery: A Parent's Inquiry
Understanding Muscle Pain: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies and Home Remedies
soreness Hello, Director Chen! I have a troubling issue to consult you about: My usual recreational activities are jogging and cycling. About a year ago, after jogging about seven or eight laps, I started experiencing pain in my left leg just below the hip (on the outer side of t...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
(1) Tenderness near the hip joint or pain during rotation in the buttock area may indicate inflammation of the piriformis or gluteus minimus muscles; radiation to the buttock or thigh does not necessarily mean sciatica. It is possible that the treatment did not target the area ef...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies and Home Remedies
Understanding Post-Accident Pain: Is It Pelvic Misalignment or Something Else?
I'm sorry, but it seems there was an error in your Hello: Since the two car accidents last year (one involved a direct impact to the lower back, and the other involved the hip hitting the ground first, both with significant force), I have been experiencing frequent soreness ...
Dr. Zhang Yuzhang Reply:
Your condition is more likely caused by an injury to the muscles and ligaments in your back. Typically, during an injury, muscles will reflexively contract strongly for self-protection, but this can also lead to muscle strains and inflammation. If adequate rest and rehabilitation...[Read More] Understanding Post-Accident Pain: Is It Pelvic Misalignment or Something Else?
Understanding Sports Injuries: Rehabilitation and Recovery for Teens
Sports injuries Hello, doctor. I am 17 years old. About six months ago, during our school's sports day (first semester of my sophomore year), I sprained my right arm while throwing a javelin. Now, in the second semester of my sophomore year, my arm has not yet healed. Sympto...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
*The main issue with online consultations is the inability to clearly assess your condition, so responses can only be general. Therefore, it is recommended that individuals with troubling issues first consult a nearby physician who can better understand and address your problems....[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: Rehabilitation and Recovery for Teens
Understanding Muscle Strains: Treatment and Rehabilitation Tips
Muscle strain During a soccer match, I strained my thigh while vigorously chasing the ball. I would like to ask a physician about the treatment and rehabilitation methods for muscle strains. Additionally, do I need to see a doctor for the strain? If I do see a doctor, what kind o...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
*For general sports injuries, we follow the RICES principle: 1. Resting refers to the injured area, not necessarily lying in bed. 2. Icing should be done for how long? Each session should last 3-5 minutes and can be repeated every 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the severity of...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Strains: Treatment and Rehabilitation Tips