Knee, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 8

Knee crepitus? Hello doctor, I had surgery for my anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus with screws four months ago. Yesterday, while squatting to use the restroom, my knee suddenly made a cracking sound, and now it makes noise when I bend it, although it doesn't hurt. Cou...

Lateral knee pain caused by cycling? Hello doctor, I ride my bicycle to school every day, but I have a habit of using a heavy (geared) bike, which allows me to ride faster. About a week ago, I started experiencing a sharp pain on the outer side of my left knee when I exert force ...

Knee pain Sometimes when I walk, my knees become so sore that I can't stand up and I have to squat for a few seconds to regain strength. This has been happening for many years. It doesn't occur very frequently, but it does happen consistently. Is this normal? Which spec...

Ankle ligament injury Hello Dr. Hsu, I had a car accident in mid-January where I sustained an open contusion on my knee that required three stitches. Additionally, my ankle experienced a "rolling" injury, where I was thrown about 5 to 10 meters. When I arrived at the ho...

Leg pain Hello, for the past two weeks, I've been experiencing intermittent soreness in the muscles on the inner side of my right thigh. There is also tenderness when I press near the groin area. Occasionally, I feel soreness or tightness near the right knee, particularly on...

Rehabilitation exercises for the knee after achieving 90 degrees of flexion? It has been over two months since discharge, and I can bend my leg to 90 degrees now (although there is still a tight sensation). I believe this is just a matter of time. What rehabilitation exercises sh...

Ankle and knee pain? Hello, doctor! I had a car accident when I was young, and I often experience muscle soreness. I used to think it was due to overexertion from sports, so I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor said there was no issue. However, I still feel soreness, and sometime...

Coccydynia, popliteal pain, and ankle swelling? What could be the causes of tailbone pain, pain behind the knees, and swollen ankles in elderly individuals? The skin on the feet feels smooth to the touch.

Joint pain? Since February 23rd (Tuesday), I have noticed a sharp pain in the front of my right knee when bending it in the morning. Applying a hot compress or using a patch provides some relief, but after a while, the sharp pain returns when bending. What could be the possible i...

Knee sports injuries Hello Dr. Lee: Two months ago, I injured myself while playing basketball. I had X-rays and an MRI at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, and the doctor said there was no bone damage, but I have a torn cruciate ligament and knee contusion. I am currently under...

Femoral fracture I was in a car accident on February 9th at 11 PM, and I underwent surgery the next day, February 10th, around 3 PM. I have a closed fracture of my right femur. It has been a week since the surgery, and I have noticed that my left and right knees are misaligned by...

The right foot continues to feel uncomfortable? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing soreness and discomfort in my right foot for a month. About a month ago, I fell while playing basketball and scraped my knee, which bled. I sought medical attention a week later, and the docto...

After an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Hello Dr. Zhou, I am a patient with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Currently, I am focusing on strengthening my muscles and undergoing electrical therapy. I would like to learn more about this topic and have a few questi...

Cervical and lumbar disc herniation (suspected ankylosing spondylitis) Hello doctor, a few years ago I started experiencing severe pain in my lower back when bending over, and I have had acute episodes of lower back pain every year. Since the year before last, I have also been ex...

Thigh muscle contusion? Ten days ago, while playing basketball with a classmate, their knee directly struck the muscles in the middle of my thigh. Due to my classmate's weight and speed, the impact was significant. At the moment of the injury, it was very painful, but I coul...

How to improve internal rotation of the legs (also known as "in-toeing")? Hello Doctor: My mother said that when I was young, I often sat on my knees, which caused my feet to turn inward. I frequently fell while walking as a child. A hospital made me corrective shoes, b...

The knee remains persistently swollen, and the leg cannot be fully extended? Hello! I was in a car accident on October 27, injuring my left leg. My left knee is swollen, and I cannot straighten my leg. Initially, I went to a nearby small hospital where an X-ray showed no fracture...

Internal knee pain? I experienced internal knee pain after running a few kilometers longer than usual. Now, I sometimes feel pain when walking briskly, and I also experience it while running. When my knee hurts, it feels swollen internally, with a pressure-like pain that prevents...

Ankle sprain Hello, Dr. Li. Three years ago, I fell down the stairs and sprained my right ankle. At that time, I went to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who performed some massage therapy. After about a month, I was able to run normally again. A year and a half ag...

Issues related to the lower back, hips, and lower extremities? Hello Dr. Zhou! Here is my condition: In October 2009, I fell from a height due to a car accident, impacting my left hip. Symptoms included soreness, numbness, swelling, and limping. I had difficulty walking, going up...