Knee, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 6

Pelvic fracture Hello, doctor. It has been 21 days since I underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery for a femoral fracture. The doctor advised me to rest at home for 3 months for complete recovery. Currently, I can only bend my knee to about 30 degrees, and I am una...

Pain in the popliteal fossa behind the knee? Hello, doctor. What could be the cause of sudden sharp pain behind the knee? How can it be improved? I haven't engaged in any intense exercise and usually sit for long periods while using the computer. The sudden sharp pain behind...

The patella is not fractured, but there is difficulty in running and jumping? Hello Doctor: I am a high school student. Two weeks ago, it was dark and raining, and a motorcyclist may not have noticed me when I was crossing the street, resulting in a collision that impacted the ri...

Inability to fully extend the knee after being bedridden? Last November, my younger brother was critically ill with pneumonia and bedridden. In February, he was transferred from the intensive care unit at Chung Hsing Hospital to the Hsiu Chuan Nursing Home in Zhushan. He weighed ...

Knee pain Every month during my menstrual period, my knees become very painful. However, in the past year, I have occasionally experienced knee pain and weakness after standing for long periods. It feels like any frequent use of my knees leads to pain, and I also notice discomfor...

Knee swelling and inability to bend following a car accident? Doctor, I had a minor accident yesterday where I fell from my vehicle, resulting in some superficial abrasions. However, the more serious issue is the pain and swelling in my left knee and ankle. I went to the hospital...

Rehabilitation one month after a fracture? Hello Doctor: I was involved in a car accident in mid-last month, which resulted in fractures of my right thigh and calf. I underwent surgery and now have metal plates and screws in my right leg. It has been almost two months since the s...

I sprained my ankle last October, and it hasn't healed yet? Last October, while playing basketball, I jumped to grab a rebound and twisted my ankle (inversion) when I landed. I heard a popping sound, and my foot went completely numb. After about 2 to 3 minutes, the numbness ...

Rehabilitation after Total Hip Arthroplasty I underwent surgery on May 7, 2016, for a right thigh "right pelvic fracture with associated right hip dislocation." However, after nearly two years, I developed post-traumatic arthritis, leading to a total hip arthroplasty on...

Weakness and soreness in the limbs? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing soreness and weakness in my right wrist, muscles, as well as in my right thigh, knee, and ankle. My right arm feels tight, and my wrist is not very flexible. Could this condition be caused by...

Postoperative soreness and swelling after knee replacement surgery? Dear Vice President Wang, My mother is 69 years old and underwent bilateral knee replacement surgery at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in early March. She had her stitches removed three days ago. Although she ...

Knee problems A year ago, I bumped into the corner of a table at home with significant force. After that, I experienced occasional mild pain in my knee for a while. I went to the hospital, and after an X-ray, the doctor said there was no issue with the bones and diagnosed it as a...

Correction of Bow Legs Hello, doctor. I would like to ask some questions regarding my O-shaped legs. Since childhood, I have been told that I have slightly O-shaped legs and an outward foot position. I didn't pay much attention to it and it didn't affect me much, but af...

Rehabilitation Issues After Femoral Fracture and Knee Recovery Hello, doctor. I was involved in a car accident at the end of July, which resulted in a closed fracture of the left femoral shaft. It has been about three months since my surgery, but my knee still cannot bend normall...

Coccygeal issues Hello Doctor: When I sleep on my back, my lower back is somewhat suspended, and the suspended part is quite significant. Therefore, I place a pillow under my knees, but my lower back still feels sore. Additionally, I often experience lower back pain while doing h...

Unable to lift the leg after anterior cruciate ligament surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery on June 2nd. According to the doctor's instructions, I have currently achieved a bending angle of 70 degrees. However, the doctor ment...

Lower back pain with numbness? Hello doctor, I wake up with lower back pain every time I sleep (my bed is a wooden board with a very thin mattress) and cannot continue sleeping. I can only lie down with my knees bent, or after getting up for a while, it gets better. However, rece...

Confused about the symptoms in my body? Hello Doctor: In mid-April of this year, I visited an orthopedic clinic. At that time, my symptoms included pain in my buttocks after sitting for too long, pain in my left leg after walking for extended periods (sometimes my calf would also...

Knee injury for many years? Hello doctor, two years ago before the Mid-Autumn Festival, I fell while running due to an unstable center of gravity, and my left knee hit the asphalt hard. At that moment, my relatives immediately took me to the hospital for bandaging (since my face ...

Questions about rehabilitation for herniated discs and lumbar traction? Hello, doctor. I have a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level and need rehabilitation. When I stretch my lower back, the affected leg becomes numb and feels almost devoid of sensation. When I touch it with the ot...