Leg, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 21

Suspected foot stroke? Hello Director Chen! I am experiencing intermittent claudication, where I feel leg pain after walking about 100 to 200 meters and need to rest. Sometimes, my leg cramps suddenly and wakes me up in pain. Although massaging helps slightly, the soreness persis...

Suspected knee joint issues? Hello, Director Chen. About 5 to 6 years ago, I noticed that after intense exercise involving my right leg, approximately half an hour later, I would feel a dislocation at the junction of my tibia and femur (prior to this, I would experience slight cr...

What is spinal fusion surgery? Hello, I am the one with the lumbar disc herniation at L2-L4. I have received your response, thank you! May I ask: 1. Why is it best not to get pregnant? 2. It has been over two years since the surgery, but my body still feels very weak, and I exper...

Due to a herniated disc (L2-L4) compressing the nerve, surgery was performed. I would like to know if there is a need for surgery if there are new lesions at L1, L3, or L5, what postoperative sequelae may occur, and how high is the risk for a second surgery? I am a 34-year-old fe...

Ankle sprain Dr. Li: Hello! I sprained my ankle on July 11 while using an escalator. Initially, the orthopedic doctor diagnosed me with periosteal bleeding. I started with ice therapy, and now I soak my foot in hot water every night and elevate my leg while sleeping. I feel bette...

Stretching exercises Hello, Doctor: On September 23, the United Daily News introduced stretching exercises such as forward bending to touch the toes, straight knee forward bending to touch the toes, and raising the legs backward. Trainer Zhang Shiqing from Beitou Sports Center po...

Lower extremity swelling Dear Director Chen, Twelve years ago, I underwent a hysterectomy due to cervical cancer. Since then, I have experienced gradual swelling in my lower limbs. I consulted a gynecologist who mentioned that post-surgery lymphatic obstruction could lead to swe...

Muscle atrophy Hello Dr. Chen: I am experiencing muscle atrophy in my legs, and I have to press down on my knees to stand up. Additionally, my legs feel weak. What should I do? Thank you very much for your guidance! Lan Shan

excuse me? Several years ago, I underwent surgery for a lumbar vertebra fracture due to a car accident. One year post-surgery, I began experiencing pain and weakness in my legs, accompanied by fatigue. Initially, physical therapy alleviated the symptoms, but gradually, neither me...

Patellar fracture Hello, Doctor! My friend's 66-year-old mother suddenly fractured her right leg at the knee while walking last Tuesday. She was rushed to the hospital, where they inserted pins for stabilization, and she was discharged after three days. She is worried about ...

Old injury pain? Hello Dr. Chen: About 12 years ago, I fell off my motorcycle and my right leg was heavily crushed by the bike, resulting in severe bruising and a depression in the tibia. Even now, the area remains sunken. While the cosmetic aspect is secondary, the main issue is...

Knee joint Hello, Doctor! I have been jogging for about 4 years, running 4 to 5 kilometers each time. I do warm-up exercises before running and stretch afterward to eliminate some lactic acid. Recently, I've been experiencing a grinding sound in my left knee joint when walki...

Severe pain in the soles and dorsum of the feet after rhabdomyolysis? Hello, my brother suffered from heat stroke in early August this year, which led to rhabdomyolysis. He was hospitalized for 16 days and underwent emergency dialysis treatment. After all his indicators returned ...

Ankle sprain Hello Dr. Chen! I sprained my right ankle, and after it healed, I have been experiencing pain in the muscles along the side of my leg from the ankle to the knee for over a month. The pain is particularly severe when walking. I consulted an orthopedic doctor who infor...

Sciatica Hello, Dr. Chen! I often experience pain that radiates from my buttocks down to the sides or back of my legs, even reaching my feet and toes. In addition to the pain, I also have sensations of numbness, weakness, swelling, and coldness. These discomforting feelings worse...

Anterior cruciate ligament injury Could you please clarify whether the ligament reconstruction you underwent was for the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)? For the left leg, the sounds near the joint are primarily caused by muscle strength ...

Piriformis syndrome Hello Dr. Hsu, If someone is suffering from piriformis syndrome, what exercises can be done at home to relieve pain? Which department should I visit for an outpatient consultation? Thank you for your response.

Postoperative hip surgery Hello, Doctor! My family member underwent hip surgery a month and a half ago. After returning home, they followed the doctor's advice to put weight on the leg and walk outside, but they are experiencing pain and discomfort. They have also noticed a ...

Lumbar and pelvic support equipment? Good day, Doctor. I often experience numbness in my legs, along with back pain and discomfort in my lower back. I came across a report from the China Times that mentioned Johnson's rehabilitation equipment introducing a new hip joint supp...

Distal Acupuncture Therapy Hello, Doctor! Currently, there is a new treatment method in Taiwan called "Distant Meridian Therapy," which combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridians with scientific validation from Western medicine. Using just t...