Fingers, Rehabilitation FAQ

Questions related to trigger finger? Hello Dr. Su, 1. I currently suspect I have trigger finger. My ring finger gets stuck when bending and cannot straighten immediately, but it can straighten after a few seconds. This issue is particularly noticeable in the morning and tends to...

Falling and landing on the arm has resulted in an inability to lift it? Previously, I fell while drunk and landed on my arm, which has resulted in an inability to lift it. I can still move my fingers. Could this be a brachial plexus injury? Will rehabilitation help? Is surgery an...

Sometimes there is a sharp pain in the dorsum of the foot? Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing sharp pain on the dorsum of my foot for the past two to three months. I visited a major hospital where the doctor mentioned it might be due to nerve compression and prescribed me...

Random time and location, localized muscle soreness? Hello, doctor. Could you please explain why the body experiences random localized pain? I've had soreness in various areas such as my fingers, limbs, deep muscles, and scalp. The pain occurs in specific spots rather than a...

What should be done for elderly individuals with dementia who experience finger contractures? Hello Doctor, my elderly family member is nearly ninety years old and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and dementia. They are currently placed in a long-term care facility. I ha...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Last year, I experienced unexplained pain in the joint near the nail of my right big toe, which persisted for some time. Later, I noticed that bending it caused pain, and the joint became red and painful. After visiting an orthopedic specialist, I underwent l...

Numbness and tingling in the arm? About 8-9 years ago, I experienced pain in my left arm and numbness in my left fingers, which led to an MRI examination. The report indicated disc compression at the C3-4-5-6 levels. I subsequently underwent rehabilitation therapy and recovered a...

Sudden cramping pain in the inner thigh? Hello, doctor: Initially, I experienced soreness in the left side of my buttock and perineum while sitting for long periods, which would improve significantly when standing or lying down. Later, I noticed a momentary pain in the inner thig...

Lumbar and cervical spine issues? About ten years ago, an MRI diagnosed me with cervical disc herniation causing compression, which resulted in pain in my left upper arm and forearm, along with numbness in my left fingers. After about a year of rehabilitation, my symptoms improve...

Numbness and pain in the fingers? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing numbness in my fingers and shoulder pain. I've been undergoing rehabilitation for two weeks, but I haven't felt any improvement. I recently had an MRI done at the neurology department...

C6-C7 intervertebral disc herniation worsened with manual therapy? Hello, doctor. I previously had an MRI that confirmed a herniation at cervical vertebrae C6 and C7. The doctor indicated that the condition is moderate, about 60% severity, but surgery is not necessarily required....

Cubital tunnel syndrome Hello Doctor, recently I woke up from sleep feeling numbness in my hand, particularly in my ring and little fingers. I also experience some pain in my elbow when bending it or when resting my arm on the desk while using the computer. After researching onli...

Finger pain and discomfort? I recently changed jobs to become a delivery driver, working an average of about 11 hours a day for over a month. I've been experiencing soreness in the middle joint of my right middle finger and the base of my little finger. The pain is not too s...

Pain in the hand after writing? Hello, I have been typing more frequently lately, and after not writing extensively for nearly a month, I wrote a page of my diary a few days ago. As a result, my hand became very sore, with pain in my fingers, palm, and wrist, which extended to my...

Humeral fracture Humerus fracture complicated by wrist drop, currently undergoing rehabilitation for three weeks. The fingers, except for the thumb which has slight numbness, have normal sensation. After rehabilitation, the slight numbness in the thumb has improved, while the oth...

Questions related to cervical spine nerve compression issues? Hello Dr. Wang, I previously experienced neck pain due to cervical nerve compression and underwent physical therapy, including traction, electrical stimulation, and heat therapy at the hospital. After about a month, I ...

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...

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...

Questions about treatment for ulnar nerve compression? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it is normal for the last three fingers of the hand to be forced into a flexed position during electrical therapy for ulnar nerve compression? I am a bit worried since this is my first tim...

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...