Fracture, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 9

Is it necessary to apply strong force to bend the knee during rehabilitation treatment when it cannot flex normally? In early July of this year, I suffered a comminuted closed fracture of the tibia below the knee due to a car accident. I began rehabilitation and had my cast remov...

Bone displacement I fell while playing basketball and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. After examination, I found out that I had multiple fractures in my foot. The doctor mentioned that it seemed to involve bones that are used for walking, so surgery was necessary. After t...

Knee brace selection Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident in January of this year, which resulted in a fracture of my left tibia near the knee. Since the injury was between being operable or being treated with a cast, I chose the cast option to allow for natural healing. It has ...

Unexplained falls? About four or five years ago, one night while I was sleeping, my phone rang. I wanted to get up to answer it, but for some reason, even though my feet should have had sensation, when I stepped onto the floor to walk, one of my feet suddenly felt completely weak...

Unexplained falls? About four or five years ago, one night while I was sleeping, my phone rang. I wanted to get up to answer it, but for some reason, even though my feet should have had sensation, when I stepped onto the floor to walk, one of my feet suddenly felt completely weak...

Frozen shoulder issue? Hello Dr. Chou, I have been suffering greatly from frozen shoulder, and I have resorted to seeking treatment from various places in desperation. I've tried rehabilitation, traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic care, and massages—anything that som...

Ankle injury with ligament tear. The foot is very swollen? On March 5, 2009, I injured my ankle. It hurts a lot. The ankle is swollen, and there are bruises below the calf. I can register in person.

Muscle strain I was riding a motorcycle and fell due to going a bit too fast while turning. Although I didn't fracture any bones, my muscles are sore and painful from the impact. Traditional Chinese medicine indicated that I have muscle strains. Can you help me with a full-b...

Injury to the little finger? I accidentally tripped over a rope while walking and bruised my left pinky toe, which is fractured. The orthopedic doctor said it doesn't need any special treatment and will heal on its own. I'm quite confused; can rehabilitation help speed ...

Poor muscular endurance? Hello, Doctor. I previously experienced a sharp pain in my back after bending for too long, so I visited a rehabilitation specialist. (I had a minor compression fracture from a car accident at the end of last year.) The doctor took several X-rays, both fr...

Regarding the reduction of thigh circumference? Hello Dr. Pan: I was involved in a car accident that resulted in an open fracture of my left leg and a reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in my right leg. It has been almost three years since the incident, and I have b...

Unexplained foot pain? I have been experiencing pain in the area near my right foot's ring finger for about a month. The pain occurs when I press on it or walk. After soaking it in hot water and using essential oil massage, the pain disappeared after three days. However, the...

Fall If you fell off your motorcycle while turning without slowing down and your right leg was trapped under the bike, causing your tibia to deform and become painful, you should take the following steps: 1. **Seek Immediate Medical Attention**: It’s crucial to get evaluated by ...

Contusion During a typhoon, my home was flooded, and while hurriedly moving furniture, a stack of items suddenly collapsed, causing heavy objects to crush my left hand. I noticed that my elbow joint is red, swollen, and painful. What can I do to recover quickly? Thank you!

Injury to the little finger? I would like to ask, two weeks ago I got into a fight and ended up getting hit, while I punched a post. My right pinky finger was severely impacted and has been very painful since, and I can't straighten it. Can rehabilitation help with this? Tha...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? When I was playing baseball, my left arm was hit by a teammate's bat. Although the bone is not fractured, my upper arm has been hurting a lot. What should I do to manage this? Thank you!

Tibial bone pain Hello, doctor! My mom experienced pain in the arch of her left foot after walking home yesterday morning. The pain extends to her tibia, and the affected area is red and swollen, causing her to limp while walking. She applied ice and then used a medicated patch. ...

Comminuted fracture My brother went out last night on his bicycle to buy something and unexpectedly fell. The doctor said he has a comminuted fracture of the left elbow and will need a joint replacement. Will the surgery affect the function of his hand? Will he need rehabilitatio...

Swollen toe? About seven weeks ago, I participated in a yoga class and lost my balance, causing my left foot's second toe to hit the floor. It was very painful at the time, and I initially thought it was just a bruise. However, after a month, it still hasn't healed. I h...

Fracture Yesterday afternoon, my grandfather was busy with religious rituals and tripped over the threshold, falling hard and injuring himself. He was taken to the hospital with bruises and swelling. The doctor diagnosed him with an open fracture of the right hand, and he underwe...