Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 21

Discomfort in the neck? Hello Doctor, in March of this year, I experienced tingling and numbness in my left index finger and thumb (including the web space) and visited a rehabilitation clinic. An X-ray showed that there was compression at the C4-C5 vertebrae. Initially, I only r...

Sudden leg weakness? Sometimes when I walk, my legs suddenly feel weak, to the point where I almost fall because my legs lack support when I take a step. This situation has been ongoing for quite some time. Although it doesn't happen frequently, it still occurs. Could you pl...

Back pain at night? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing back pain at night, typically starting around 10 or 11 PM and lasting until 4 or 5 AM. Initially, it felt somewhat sore, but it later developed into significant pain. It's hard to describe the sensation, but it'...

Urgent Inquiry: Post-Amputation Care My brother is 37 years old and had to undergo amputation of his foot due to diabetes, leaving only the heel. The wound on the heel was later covered with skin from the inner thigh. He currently has a prosthetic foot, but every time he tries to...

Ankylosing Spondylitis Hello Doctor, I visited a rehabilitation specialist earlier this year due to poor posture from prolonged sitting at the office. An ultrasound revealed inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, and I underwent treatments including electrical therapy, but I have ...

Questions about rehabilitation for fractures of the second, third, and fourth metatarsals? Hello Dr. Lee, two months ago I injured my foot, resulting in multiple fractures of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th metatarsals. After six weeks of being in a cast, I have now completed two weeks of ...

Knee sharp pain Six months ago, I had a motorcycle accident. The external injuries have healed, but my knee still feels sharp pain when I bump it lightly or hit it. If I hit it harder, the pain becomes unbearable. Climbing stairs, walking too much, or standing for too long causes...

Nine months post-anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery? Dear Director Wang, Nine months ago, I injured my foot while landing during a badminton game and underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery at the hospital, where I also received rehabilitation gui...

Consultation on anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing tightness and pain in my neck, so I visited a rehabilitation specialist who prescribed Solaxin and Acemet Retard capsules. However, taking this anti-inflammatory pain medication c...

There is a protruding bone on the left shoulder? Hello Doctor: When I look in the mirror, it's very noticeable that there is a prominent bony protrusion above my left arm. After checking on Google, it seems to be near the upper trapezius and acromion of the left shoulder. I ...

Occupational injury Hello, doctor. I am a Chinese chef. A few years ago, I frequently had to stir-fry in large pots (about four or five years ago), which may have caused a strain in my left shoulder and biceps, but it eventually healed. However, in recent years, whenever I exert ...

Plantar pain due to tibial and fibular fractures? Hello Dr. Lee, on February 10, I fractured my left tibia and fibula, and subsequently underwent open reduction and internal fixation surgery. A bone plate and screws were placed in the fibula, and another bone plate and screws wer...

Calf pain upon waking up in the morning? Hello Dr. Wang, I would like to inquire about experiencing pain in my calves that feels like cramping when I wake up in the morning, despite not having done any exercise. I do not feel any cramping during the night while sleeping, but ther...

Cervical traction Due to many years of computer use and poor posture, I frequently experience cervical spine pain, which leads to headaches and persistent pain on the left side of my neck and face. Sometimes the pain is accompanied by nausea, and I hear a cracking sound when I tu...

Recurrent muscle soreness that has not improved with various medications? Hello Doctor, in mid-June, I engaged in heavy labor for a week straight, after which I began to experience severe soreness in my wrists, upper arms, forearms, and chest muscles. The pain was so intense that...

Wrist issues Hello Dr. Wang, I have osteoporosis (hip examination score -3.3) and have been experiencing hand numbness for some time. Recently, I underwent nerve conduction studies, and the results are as follows: Could you please advise on the next steps? Thank you. 1. The moto...

Toe numbness and lower back pain? At the beginning of this year, I experienced numbness in my left big toe every morning when getting out of bed. After an X-ray at the hospital, I was advised to undergo lumbar rehabilitation, which I did for about five months (the treatment ended...

Severe pain in the buttocks with coccyx pain radiating to the groin and right knee pain? Hello Doctor, my brother is 67 years old. Since he underwent knee arthroscopy (without joint replacement) last August, he has been experiencing gradually worsening pain in his right hip and c...

Pain in the upper left back when sleeping on the left side? Hello doctor, I have a habit of sleeping on my side (either left or right), but recently I've been experiencing pain in the upper left side of my back and along the side after waking up, similar to a muscle strain, ...

Post-operative inability to flex the leg normally after a femoral comminuted fracture? I would like to ask that after my surgery, my knee can bend to about 70 degrees, but I experience significant pain when trying to bend it further. During my follow-up visits, the doctor helps t...