Understanding Leg Swelling and Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Leg swelling and pain? Dr. Chen: Hello! About a month ago, my mother attempted to sit cross-legged and suddenly felt a twist in her leg. Initially, she didn't think much of it, but the next day she experienced unbearable pain, and her calf swelled up like an elephant's ...
Dr. Chen Jiali Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your mother may have initially suffered an acute tendon strain. In general, with appropriate rest and timely adherence to the medication prescribed by the physician, symptoms should improve within 1 to 2 weeks. However, if there is continued over...[Read More] Understanding Leg Swelling and Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Managing Flat Feet After Sports Injuries: Recovery and Treatment Options
Flatfoot after sports injuries Hello Doctor: I am an athlete on my university team. A month ago, I injured my ankle while jumping during practice. I thought it was just a sprain, but after visiting two hospitals and experiencing persistent pain for a month, I learned from a docto...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyun. Based on your description, it seems that you have an ankle sprain that has not fully recovered. The recovery process for an ankle injury consists of three phases: 1. Acute Phase: The joint will swell, be painful, and may even prevent you from walking. 2. Subacut...[Read More] Managing Flat Feet After Sports Injuries: Recovery and Treatment Options
Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation Help
Lower back pain? Hello doctor, I would like to ask: I have been experiencing pain in my lower back and near my kidneys every day. It hurts more when I sit and even more when I sleep, and it also hurts when I walk. Sometimes the pain is unbearable. I have seen a doctor before, but...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Based on your pain symptoms, there are several common possibilities: 1. Issues originating from the renal and urinary tract, 2. Nerve root compression, 3. Musculoskeletal pain, 4. Spinal stenosis. First, we need to understand the source of the pain. Is there any tenderness upon...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation Help
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Seeking Answers for Chronic Foot Pain
Plantar fasciitis Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing numbness, swelling, and pain in the soles of my feet for five years. I have consulted with rheumatology and orthopedics, and an MRI revealed a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level, but it is not compressing any nerves. I have...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Dear Mr. KD, From your letter, it is clear that you have been suffering from this condition for many years. The necessary examinations include imaging studies such as X-rays, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and lumbar MRI, as well as electrophysiological tests. You have also consult...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: Seeking Answers for Chronic Foot Pain
Post-ACL Surgery Rehabilitation: Understanding Recovery and Risks
Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery I had surgery about 5 weeks ago. Previously, the doctor said I could put some weight on my leg. In the past two days, I tried walking using only a single crutch and a protective brace (at this point, I may have been pu...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, rehabilitation generally allows for partial weight-bearing with a single crutch five weeks post-operation, and even full weight-bearing may be possible, provided that quadriceps and hamstring strength t...[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery Rehabilitation: Understanding Recovery and Risks
Rehabilitation Strategies for Elderly Patients with Osteoporosis
Elderly rehabilitation Hello, doctor. My grandmother is currently 93 years old and has osteoporosis. Last year, she underwent a vertebroplasty, but due to unsatisfactory results, she can only lie in bed now and is unable to get up, although she can still turn herself. However, th...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello, Li Li's online friend: Based on your description, your grandmother has osteoporosis and has been bedridden for a long time. Regarding osteoporosis, it is generally understood that bone density begins to gradually decline after the age of 35, with a significant loss oc...[Read More] Rehabilitation Strategies for Elderly Patients with Osteoporosis
Recovering from ACL Injury: Effective Rehab Strategies for Knee Pain
I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in my knee, and my knee is swollen? Hello Dr. Cheng, Last October, I fell off my motorcycle, resulting in a neck fracture of my left femur. At the time of the fall, my leg was straight, so my knee was also injured. However, when I w...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: Based on your description of the condition, the fracture should be nearly healed. It is important to actively engage in rehabilitation exercises, focusing on strengthening the hip joint's flexion and abduction. As for applying ointments, this is...[Read More] Recovering from ACL Injury: Effective Rehab Strategies for Knee Pain
Can My Friend Continue Rehab and Testing After Moving to Penghu?
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? My friend asked me to help him inquire about his situation. He was originally undergoing rehabilitation in Neihu, specifically "electrical stimulation" and "lumbar stretching." In a few days,...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Angel: Based on your description, your friend likely has a lumbar disc herniation causing nerve root compression symptoms, which can lead to numbness and pain in the lower back, buttocks, thighs, and the posterior aspect of the calves, sometimes extending to the toes. This ...[Read More] Can My Friend Continue Rehab and Testing After Moving to Penghu?
Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Nerve Pain
Herniated disc compressing the right leg nerve? Hello, doctor. I had a CT scan, and it showed a herniated disc at the fifth lumbar vertebra and the disc below it. I feel sharp pain in my hips and thighs when bending forward, and the same occurs when leaning backward. What treatme...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Ah Hong, based on your description, you are experiencing symptoms of nerve root compression due to a herniated disc between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra. This can lead to numbness and pain in the lower back, buttocks, thighs, and the posterior asp...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation and Its Impact on Nerve Pain
Unexplained Outer Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Unexplained pain on the outer side of both knees? For more than a year, I have often noticed pain on the outer side of my knees (both legs) upon waking up, particularly severe when bending. However, the pain usually gradually subsides after a day, and I feel almost no discomfort ...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: Based on your symptom description and the absence of any history of trauma, it appears to be a type of arthritis. It is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible, and you may consider scheduling an appointment with a rheumatolog...[Read More] Unexplained Outer Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Post-ACL Surgery: Essential Do's and Don'ts for Recovery
Doctor, may I ask you something? Hello, I previously suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while playing basketball. I would like to ask the doctor if there are any contraindications or precautions after surgery? I am very concerned and afraid it might happen again! Th...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Have you already had the surgery? After the surgery, the first thing to pay attention to is the range of motion in the joint (most people are afraid of pain or damaging it, which leads to joint stiffness) and strength training. For the first three months, you should wear an adjus...[Read More] Post-ACL Surgery: Essential Do's and Don'ts for Recovery
Understanding Herniated Discs: Rehabilitation Insights and Pain Management
I have a herniated disc! Since April 2005, I initially experienced lower back pain and discomfort. After three months, I sought medical attention, but no specific examinations were performed; I only underwent rehabilitation (shortwave therapy and electrical stimulation, without l...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello: When a herniated disc occurs, it can compress the spinal nerves, leading to symptoms of nerve compression. If this occurs in the lumbar spine, it can result in lower back pain, as well as pain in the buttocks and lower limbs. Mild lumbar disc herniation can improve with re...[Read More] Understanding Herniated Discs: Rehabilitation Insights and Pain Management
Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Rehabilitation for Herniated Disc I have a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level, and my doctor said surgery is not necessary, only rehabilitation. I would like to ask: 1. How should rehabilitation be conducted? 2. How long does the rehabilitation period last? Do I need to go to the ...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Mr. A-Tong, regarding your condition, you will need to undergo physical therapy that includes heat therapy, traction, and electrical stimulation. The duration of treatment will vary depending on individual circumstances, so I cannot provide you with a specific timeframe. I ...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Understanding Hip Joint Sounds: Is It Degeneration or Something Else?
Hip joint issues? I have a herniated disc, and recently I've noticed that when lying in bed, walking, or going down stairs, there is a popping sound in my hip joint when I move my leg. Could this indicate hip joint degeneration?
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: Based on the symptoms you described, it is possible that you are experiencing hip joint degeneration or excessive friction at the hip joint capsule and tendon attachment sites, which could be causing the sounds. It is recommended that you consult a r...[Read More] Understanding Hip Joint Sounds: Is It Degeneration or Something Else?
Understanding Leg Numbness: Causes and Remedies for Long Sitting
Numbness and tingling in the left foot? Hello Doctor: For the past few weeks, I have been experiencing numbness in my right calf extending to my toes, as well as soreness behind my knee radiating up to my thigh. These symptoms occur almost daily. I have been sitting for 12 hours ...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ke: Based on the symptoms you described, it is suspected that you have a lumbar disc herniation, which is compressing the nerves in the lower back, leading to pain, numbness, or radiating pain in the lower limbs. The most common affected areas are between the fourth a...[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness: Causes and Remedies for Long Sitting
Understanding Leg Numbness and Weakness: Recovery Insights After Surgery
Numbness and weakness in the legs? Dear Dr. Gao, On August 2nd, I experienced severe pain in my right leg from the thigh to the sole of my foot. The following day, this pain turned into a numb sensation, and I began to walk with a limp due to weakness. I underwent rehabilitation...
Dr. Gao Zhenling Reply:
Hello Ah-Gui: Generally speaking, numbness and weakness take a longer time to recover. If you want to shorten the recovery time, it is recommended to undergo rehabilitation therapy, which should help you recover more quickly. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Gao Zhenling.[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Weakness: Recovery Insights After Surgery
Understanding Knee Pain After Sitting: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Knee I often experience soreness in my knees after sitting for a long time. I live in Taichung, but when I was studying in Pingtung, every time I took a bus, my knees would feel very uncomfortable, and I couldn't even take a short nap on the bus. When I arrived at my destina...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Ms. Qi: There are many causes of knee joint pain. Based on your symptoms, the potential causes of your knee pain may include plica syndrome, knee osteoarthritis, cartilage injury, overuse of muscle groups, or infection. However, further examination and diagnosis are necessa...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain After Sitting: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Rehabilitation Tips for Active Individuals
Knee soreness? When I was 20 years old, I accidentally twisted both of my knees while skating. It hurt for about three days, and I couldn't walk. After that, I didn't pay much attention to it. Later, during my military service, I had increased physical activity, and bei...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: The pain and swelling in both knees, based on your description, may be related to issues with the patellar tendon or bursae. It is advisable to refrain from running and seek medical attention promptly to identify the exact cause of the pain for appro...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Causes and Rehabilitation Tips for Active Individuals
Post-Below-Knee Amputation: Essential Rehabilitation and Muscle Training
Below-knee amputation After a below-knee amputation, what kind of training should be done? Which muscles should be targeted?
Dr. Gao Zhenling Reply:
Hello, after a below-knee amputation, it is essential to focus on preventing knee joint contractures. Therefore, it is important to keep the leg hanging down for an extended period. Training can begin with standing on one leg, using crutches for single-leg walking, and practicing...[Read More] Post-Below-Knee Amputation: Essential Rehabilitation and Muscle Training
Correcting Bow Legs at 19: Do You Need Surgery and Costs Involved?
Correction of O-shaped legs? I am 19 years old and really want to correct my bow legs, which are quite severe. Is surgery necessary? How much would it cost? Thank you.
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello! At the age of 19, skeletal development is complete, and it is not easy to correct with external forces. Surgery may be a consideration. As for the cost, please consult an orthopedic surgeon. Director Li Wei-Chiang of the Rehabilitation Department at Taoyuan Hospital.[Read More] Correcting Bow Legs at 19: Do You Need Surgery and Costs Involved?