Fingers, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 5

Numbness in the hands Hello, Doctor: I often wake up with numbness in the back of my left hand while sleeping. The numb area extends from above the elbow to the fingers. No matter how I position my left hand after waking up, the numbness persists. I have three pillows, all of whi...

Fingers gradually becoming bent and weak? My uncle has recently developed a strange illness where his fingers are gradually becoming bent and weak, and his toes are also losing strength. What could be the issue? What should he do? Which specialty should he consult?

Weakness in the limbs? My uncle has recently developed a strange illness with weakness in his fingers and toes. What could be the issue? Which specialty should he see?

Finger numbness? I often experience shoulder pain, especially waking up at night due to the pain, along with numbness in my fingers. How should I treat this?

Radial fracture Hello, Dr. Chen! My mother had a motorcycle accident and the orthopedic surgeon diagnosed her with a distal radius fracture. A steel pin was inserted into the radius, and the doctor mentioned that after external fixation, there would be no scarring. It has been 6 ...

Muscle atrophy in the palm? My palms often feel numb, especially when I hold things or ride a motorcycle. The muscles on the side of my little finger have some atrophy. Is it as the doctor said, carpal tunnel syndrome? How should I manage this?

Is it muscular dystrophy? Two days ago, I took my niece to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor due to irregular menstruation. During the pulse diagnosis, the doctor noticed some muscle atrophy in the area between her index finger and thumb (the thenar eminence). In a normal...

Swollen feet and muscle pain? Hello, Dr. Chen! My grandfather and mother often take long train rides and frequently mention experiencing pain in the left side of their lower back, sometimes on the right side as well. They have poor blood circulation, which leads to swelling in th...

Tendon rupture My uncle was injured at work when a machine crushed his hand. The orthopedic surgeon diagnosed a tendon rupture. It has been four weeks since the surgery, and he still cannot move his left hand's middle, ring, and little fingers. What could be the problem? Doe...

Should I undergo rehabilitation? My uncle was injured at work when a machine crushed his hand. The orthopedic surgeon diagnosed him with a tendon rupture. It has been four weeks since the surgery, but his left hand's middle finger and fourth and fifth fingers still do not mo...

Scapular pain Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing severe pain in my left scapula due to overuse of my hands, and I also have pain in my upper arm and elbow joint. I consulted an orthopedic doctor who mentioned a condition I don't understand, called thoracic outlet syndrom...

Left rib pain? Hello, doctor! I haven't had any collisions or engaged in intense exercise, but I'm experiencing sharp pain in the muscles near my left ribcage, about four fingers' width from my waist. What could be the possible causes? How should I manage this? Tha...

Finger and arm pain? Hello Dr. Chen! My father has been experiencing pain in his fingers and more severe pain in his arm due to the tight schedule and heavy workload of delivering newspapers in the early morning. May I ask if it's advisable to take him for rehabilitation? If...

Finger numbness Hello Doctor: My father has been working in a tea plantation for a long time, and his fingers often feel numb after harvesting tea leaves, to the point where he loses sensation. He underwent surgery at the end of last year, but he is still unsure about the exact d...

Back pain Hello Director Chen, I have pain at the lower end of my scapula. I have undergone rehabilitation, and during SSP electrical therapy, it feels very comfortable when applied to the pain point. However, after returning home, the pain fluctuates. When I touch the area, I ca...

Frozen shoulder Hello Director Chen: My mother has frozen shoulder, and her physical therapist has taught her to do wall climbing and towel exercises. She diligently follows the exercises, but she often hears a clicking sound in her shoulder, like bones popping. Is this a normal ...

Cold hands and feet, muscle cramps? Hello Director Chen: My hands and feet are always cold in winter. I exercise for one to two hours every day, but there has been no improvement. Occasionally, my feet cramp at night while I sleep, which is very bothersome. What can I do to impro...

Finger injury Hello Dr. Chen! Last week I learned rock climbing, and I injured my fingers during the session. After applying heat and using ointment, my joints still feel strange. What rehabilitation treatments can help resolve this issue? Thank you for your response! Brit

Hand cramps I have been doing manual labor with my hands for a week, and now I experience cramps in my fingers at night. Initially, it was my little finger, but recently it has been my thumb. Sometimes, I experience cramps twice at night, and after getting up, my fingers feel num...

The entire muscle on the right side of the spine is "numb." The following areas have been experiencing numbness for the past 1-2 months: 1. The muscle on the right side of the spine - starting from the shoulder and extending down to the right hip, including the outer si...