Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 24

Neck pain Hello Dr. Lee, I underwent a lumbar decompression surgery with laminectomy and spinal fusion with internal fixation for the L4-L5 vertebrae on November 21, 2019. Since being discharged on November 29, 2019, I have been experiencing stiffness and pain in my neck and shou...

Back pain issues? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing upper back pain for over eight years. During this time, I have visited traditional Chinese medicine clinics for herbal treatments and acupuncture, but the pain returns after the effects wear off. Initially, I had pain in my...

I have a tendon injury and would like to inquire about the recovery status? Hello Doctor, when I was 18 years old, I had a tendon rupture and underwent surgery for repair. After a few months, I finally had a splint fitted (which conforms to the hand when heated). I attended rehab...

Back problems Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing pain in the middle of my back, slightly to the right near the shoulder blade. Sometimes, when I extend my right arm forward to pass something, I feel a slight sharp pain, or when I hug my arms forward and arch my back,...

Lower back pain radiating down to the thigh? During the postpartum confinement period, I began experiencing lower back pain due to frequent bending. The pain is located in the lower back area near the bones close to the hips. It typically starts to flare up in the evening after a...

Five months post-surgery for a displaced femoral neck fracture in an elderly patient, there is weakness in the leg and a regression in recovery? Dear Dr. Wang, My father is 82 years old and weighs 40 kg. Aside from prostate issues, he does not have hypertension, diabetes, or hyp...

Post-traumatic sequelae after a car accident? Hello, doctor. I was hospitalized for over a month following a car accident in April of this year. The diagnosis from Hospital A included: head trauma, concussion, cervical spine contusion, chest wall contusion, and a fracture of the ...

Left elbow joint When I bend my left elbow to less than 90 degrees, there is a loud popping sound as a tendon slides over the bone. This sound is even more pronounced when I lift dumbbells during weight training. Doctor, what could be the cause of this? Should I go to the hospita...

Cervical spine issues Hello, doctor... I have pain in my shoulders and neck, and pressing on the muscles in my neck and shoulders causes soreness. My temples and forehead are also sore when pressed. The muscles around my cervical spine are quite stiff, and I often feel dizzy and ...

Sports Injuries in Fitness Hello Doctor: I am currently a university student. This morning, while exercising at the gym, I performed the barbell row (shortened URL: https://is.gd/AJdzQF). During my third set (10 repetitions per set) with a weight of 70 kg, I suddenly felt a sharp...

Postoperative issues I am a dancer, and I have developed a bursitis in my right ankle due to a long-standing sprain. In April of this year, an MRI confirmed the diagnosis as villonodular synovitis. I underwent surgery in early September, and now, nearly two months later, my ankle...

Muscle swelling and pain after exercise? Hello Doctor, last week after exercising (push-ups), I experienced muscle soreness. In the first few days, it was just typical post-exercise muscle soreness, but about five days later, I suddenly had swelling and tightness in both arms and...

Old ailments unresolved with new issues arising? Hello Doctor: I have been dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome in both wrists and trigger finger in my right ring finger since last year. I have been undergoing rehabilitation intermittently, but due to work commitments, I haven...

Neck pain Hello, doctor... I've been experiencing neck pain for two months. I believe the cause of the pain is that my pillow is too low, which has affected my sleep. I didn't have this issue with my old pillow. Initially, I had dizziness and neck pain, but now the pain...

Rotator cuff tear Hello, here is my right shoulder MRI report. The pain has been present for 4-5 months. I am currently in the United States. An orthopedic physician previously administered a local corticosteroid injection, but it caused more pain afterward. It took about a week ...

Stiff neck Hello Doctor, I have recently been feeling tightness on both sides and the back of my neck when I turn my head, and I rarely experience soreness. I found some head exercises online (basically just bending left and right), but there hasn't been much improvement. In...

O-shaped legs, also known as bow legs, can be addressed through specific exercises and rehabilitation. Here are some recommended exercises for rehabilitation: 1. **Strengthening Exercises**: Focus on strengthening the muscles around the knees and hips Hello Dr. Wang, thank you f...

There is a feeling of pain and pressure in the right chest during breathing? One night while sitting in front of the computer, I suddenly felt a slight pain in my right chest when inhaling. At first, I didn't pay much attention to it, but after half a month, the pain persist...

Sports injuries My symptoms have persisted for four months, and I have gradually developed some additional related symptoms. To provide a comprehensive account for professional evaluation, I apologize for the length of this description. Initially, on May 7 of this year, after a w...

Hand nerve and tendon issues? Two weeks ago, I sustained a laceration to the artery, tendon, and median nerve on the inner side of my wrist due to broken glass. The doctor described the wound as extensive, and X-rays confirmed that there was no bone injury. My first concern is th...