Fingers, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 4

Finger joint pain I work as a typist, typing for 9 to 12 hours a day, with an average speed of about 70 to 80 words per minute. I take one day off a week, and after a year and a half, I've started to feel pain in my finger joints, especially in the joints of my ring and litt...

After surgery for a hand fracture (after the insertion of metal pins), the hand may feel cold? Hello Dr. Chen, My mother, who is currently 65 years old, underwent surgery eight years ago for a fracture in her left hand (commonly referred to as pinning with metal screws) at a maj...

Trigger finger surgery I have received two steroid injections for trigger finger. The doctor mentioned that if there is no improvement, I will need to undergo surgery to release the pulley (the doctor said that after the surgery, it will not regrow). If I do not opt for the surge...

Finger pain My left fingers are experiencing pain from the joints down to the palm, to the point where I can hardly touch them, especially the ring finger and little finger. Could this be trigger finger? If not, how should I protect it? Thank you!

Tendonitis of the fingers Hello, doctor! I have to work on the computer for long hours, and now I have tendonitis in my right hand fingers. Can I undergo rehabilitation? Thank you!

Finger joint pain Hello, doctor! My mother is 62 years old, and she has been experiencing swelling and pain in the joints of her fingers for the past 4 to 5 years. She says it's only occasional pain and that most of the time she feels fine. However, recently the swelling and...

Tendon calcification Hello Dr. Chen, my mother has been experiencing pain in her left shoulder for the past month. After a diagnosis at National Taiwan University Hospital, it was determined that she has calcific tendonitis. The doctor advised surgery, but my mother is very afrai...

Thumb injury Hello, doctor! On the day of the typhoon, it rained continuously. Seeing that the drainage ditch in front of my house was full, my grandmother and I worked together to clear it to prevent flooding in our home. We finally finished, but my grandmother accidentally kick...

Problems with the fingers? Every morning when I wake up, I feel that my ten fingers are weak and cannot bend. Whatever I try to hold, it just falls. It takes some time before I can function normally. What could be wrong with me? Thank you!

After wrist surgery, the fingers may still experience numbness? I have had carpal tunnel syndrome and underwent surgery on my wrist a month ago. My fingers are still experiencing numbness, and I'm unsure if the surgery was unsuccessful or if there is another issue.

Amputation of the ring finger? I accidentally severed my right hand's ring finger while operating machinery at work. The wound has completely healed, but I am missing a finger. Can I get a prosthetic finger? Does this count as a disability? Thank you!

Numbness in the hands? My mother said that whenever she raises her left hand towards the upper right direction, it feels like an electric shock, causing numbness from her fingertips to her wrist, especially when rinsing her hair. This is quite troubling. What should my mother do ...

Numbness in the hands? I experience intermittent numbness in my left hand. Sometimes all five fingers are numb, and at other times, the numbness extends from the fingertips to the palm. During the day, adjusting the position of my hand usually resolves the issue quickly. However,...

Trigger finger has recurred? My uncle is fifty-two years old and has trigger finger in both his middle fingers. He underwent physical therapy for a while, but it has recently flared up again, making it difficult for him to bend his fingers. When he bends them, he cannot straighte...

Numbness and swelling in the hands and feet? When the weather is hot, my fingers and the thighs of my legs swell and feel very uncomfortable. Whether I am standing or sitting, sometimes my feet even swell to the point of numbness. Could this be poor circulation? How can I resolve...

Finger deformity and distortion after playing basketball? My right hand's little finger and ring finger were both deformed over ten years ago due to incidents involving dodgeball and basketball, where I didn't catch the ball properly. I no longer experience any pain in ...

Lower back pain? If you suddenly experience a sharp pain in your lower back while lifting something and find it difficult to stand up straight, here are some steps you can take to help yourself stand up: 1. **Stay Calm**: Take a moment to breathe deeply and try to relax your bod...

Disability assessment My friend’s left hand was caught in a machine, resulting in crush injuries and the amputation of the fourth and fifth fingers. Is it possible to apply for a disability assessment? Which hospital should we go to for this?

Bilateral neck pain? I feel discomfort right below the back of my head, and I often experience a feeling of pressure and pain on both sides of my cervical spine, especially after bending my head down to do something. The pressure and pain can become almost unbearable. I can relie...

The hand has been painful for a long time. It hurts when force is applied? Hello Doctor: I am Xiaoyu. My mother has been experiencing hand pain for a long time and has visited many clinics. The doctors have advised her to apply heat daily, use topical medications, and sometimes u...