TMJ Sounds After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Rehabilitation Options
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) noise rehabilitation issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there are any rehabilitation treatments that can help with sounds in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Currently, there is no pain, and both opening and closing of the mouth are norm...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Generally, when experiencing temporomandibular joint pain, localized treatments such as laser therapy or ultrasound can be used. These methods help alleviate inflammation of the temporomandibular joint; however, they are symptomatic treatments rather than addressing the root caus...[Read More] TMJ Sounds After Wisdom Tooth Extraction: Rehabilitation Options
Understanding Meniscus Tears and MRI Protocols for Knee Injuries
Inquiry about the knee meniscus and MRI-related issues? Hello, I injured my knee while running last May, and despite undergoing rehabilitation treatments, including electrical therapy and strength training, the results were not satisfactory. It wasn't until I changed hospita...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
I am not sure if you have been running for a long time or have suffered an injury that has led to multiple knee issues. It is possible that problems with your knee are causing biomechanical changes while walking, which may also affect the area around your hip. This situation can ...[Read More] Understanding Meniscus Tears and MRI Protocols for Knee Injuries
Understanding Right Leg Discomfort: Causes and Rehabilitation Insights
Discomfort in the right leg? Hello, doctor. I sustained an injury while practicing baseball in March of this year and have seen a rehabilitation specialist. I underwent electrical therapy and heat treatment, but there was only slight improvement. Currently, I feel tightness in my...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Due to the lack of explanation regarding the initial injury circumstances, it is impossible to make a determination based solely on the description provided. Additionally, without a clinical physical examination, any conclusions would be mere speculation. It is recommended to sch...[Read More] Understanding Right Leg Discomfort: Causes and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Knee tingling and pain? Hello Doctor, I went hiking at the end of March, and since then my knee has been uncomfortable and painful. In late April, I consulted an orthopedic doctor and a rehabilitation specialist, who diagnosed me with patellar chondromalacia and valgus deformity....
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It is suspected to still be patellar osteomalacia and valgus. Administering glucose induces mild inflammation in the tissue to promote proliferation.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Drop Foot Rehabilitation: Challenges and Solutions
Rehabilitation for Dropped Foot Hello, I experienced muscle necrosis in the anterior compartment of my lower leg this January, which required surgical debridement. Since then, I have developed foot drop, making it difficult to lift or lower my foot, as well as move it side to sid...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello, in January of this year, I experienced muscle necrosis in the anterior compartment of my calf, which required surgical debridement. Since then, I have developed foot drop, and while I can walk with assistance, I have also developed a leg length discrepancy, making it diffi...[Read More] Understanding Drop Foot Rehabilitation: Challenges and Solutions
Understanding Ankle and Knee Pain: Non-Surgical Recovery Options
Ankle and knee issues? I had a car accident on February 15 and have been suffering ever since. I have seen an orthopedic clinic, received acupuncture from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and visited a martial arts clinic for bone manipulation, but my condition hasn&#...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
If surgery is not performed, rehabilitation therapy is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Ankle and Knee Pain: Non-Surgical Recovery Options
Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation for Your Legs
Posterior knee Hello, doctor. I previously had a habit of running and swimming with the frog stroke, but recently I've noticed that while walking, the area behind my left knee, where the knee connects to the thigh, feels like it catches a bit when I straighten my leg. Althou...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
You may want to see a rehabilitation specialist, as it could be due to insufficient muscle flexibility.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation for Your Legs
Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation Help
Lower back pain, unable to bend over? Hello, I have severe pain in my lower back, with the right side being slightly more painful than the left. Initially, I couldn't sit for long, needing support after about 5-10 minutes. The pain has progressively worsened, making it diffi...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Both rehabilitation medicine and orthopedics are acceptable.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Rehabilitation Help
Understanding Thigh Indentation: When to Seek Medical Help
Thigh indentation Around the ages of 14-16, a depression appeared in the middle of my thigh, and when I pinch it, there is a noticeable sensation of layering. Sometimes, I experience a pain that is hard to describe. I have not undergone any examinations yet and am unsure which sp...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
It is recommended to schedule an appointment with the Rehabilitation Department for a muscle ultrasound examination to determine the cause of the indentation.[Read More] Understanding Thigh Indentation: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding the Impact of Partial Ligament Injury on Hand Function
My father severed the ulnar collateral ligament on the inner side of his wrist due to improper handling of equipment? Hello, my father accidentally cut the ulnar collateral ligament on the inner side of his right wrist while using a utility knife improperly. The doctor initially ...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
A utility knife is more likely to sever a tendon rather than a ligament, as ligaments are located deeper near the bones. If a ligament were injured, the wound would be quite deep, and the tendon would likely be cut first. The tendons on the inner side of the wrist are responsible...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Partial Ligament Injury on Hand Function
Understanding Knee Injuries: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies and Next Steps
Knee contusion? Hello, doctor. I injured my knee last year, and at that time, I had an X-ray done by an orthopedic doctor, who said the bones were normal. I later underwent electrical therapy and also sought acupuncture treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Consider magnetic resonance imaging for differential diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Knee Injuries: Effective Rehabilitation Strategies and Next Steps
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek Treatment
Shoulder and neck muscle pain that can be relieved by massage? Hello, in the past few weeks, when I turn my head to the left upon waking up in the morning, I experience tightness and pain in my left shoulder and neck, similar to the pain of a stiff neck. However, after some massa...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
It is likely that you have cervical spondylosis, and you should consult a rehabilitation specialist.[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek Treatment
Calf Raises for Rehabilitation: Will They Bulk Up Your Muscles?
Regarding rehabilitation exercises for toe raises? Hello, doctor: I was diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis and posterior tibial tendonitis a little over a month ago (I have seen a doctor). Currently, I am doing rehabilitation at home (stretching my calves against the wall and usi...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Calf raises as a rehabilitation exercise will contract the gastrocnemius muscle. Prolonged duration and high intensity can lead to hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius (calf muscle). If concerned, stretching the calf or using a standing stretch board can help.[Read More] Calf Raises for Rehabilitation: Will They Bulk Up Your Muscles?
Understanding Knee Pain: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Insights
Knee pain Since March, I have been experiencing pain behind my right knee. There is severe pain when sitting cross-legged, squatting, or kneeling, and it also hurts when I need to change positions after maintaining the same posture for a long time. Starting in April, I have been ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Recommendation for orthopedic outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Left Hip and Thigh Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Left buttock to thigh I have been experiencing pain in my left hip and thigh after squatting for too long or standing up straight after climbing high. I can't stand up immediately and feel like I might fall. I'm not sure if it's nerve pain or muscle pain. Sometimes...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
Based on the description, it is possible that there is inflammation of the thigh muscles/tendons, but sciatica cannot be ruled out. Further clinical examination is necessary for a more accurate diagnosis, and it is recommended to schedule an appointment with a rehabilitation medi...[Read More] Understanding Left Hip and Thigh Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Common Concerns and Recovery Timeline
Rehabilitation-related Hello, I have a few more questions regarding Dr. Lee's response on June 22. It has been nearly six months since my calf decompression surgery, and my toes still swell. I also experience cramping pain in the arch of my foot (the bottom and sides of the ...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello! It has been nearly six months since the calf decompression surgery, and my toes still experience swelling. Additionally, there are cramps in the foot arch (the bottom of the foot and both sides of the arch), and there is tight pain on the outer side of the ankle (with the ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Common Concerns and Recovery Timeline
Knee Swelling After Car Accident: Understanding Complications and Next Steps
After the car accident, the swelling in the knee progressed to swelling in the calf? On May 14, at the time of the car accident, I was kneeling on my right knee, which had two injuries approximately the size of a coin, along with a hematoma. My right knee was very painful and I w...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
There are many reasons for calf swelling and hardness; it is recommended to consult a general surgeon.[Read More] Knee Swelling After Car Accident: Understanding Complications and Next Steps
Post-Surgery Complications: Recovery Insights for Rehabilitation
Surgical complications? Hello, I was hospitalized for emergency surgery to relieve pressure due to CO2 poisoning on January 7, 14, and 25 (skin grafting). There was some muscle necrosis on the outer side of my right calf, which has been debrided, and a skin graft was performed on...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello: Currently, there is stiffness in the ankle joint and foot drop due to prolonged lack of joint activity. The heel cannot fully touch the ground, and there is decreased lower limb strength, resulting in a phenomenon resembling functional leg length discrepancy. Active rehabi...[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications: Recovery Insights for Rehabilitation
Understanding Limb Numbness and Muscle Weakness: A Rehabilitation Perspective
Numbness in the limbs and muscle weakness? Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you about the issue of numbness and weakness in my limbs. Since around August 2015, I have gradually experienced some discomfort. Initially, I would feel a tingling sensation in the extremities when...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It is suspected to be a cervical spine issue, and it is necessary to visit a rehabilitation department or neurosurgery for examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Limb Numbness and Muscle Weakness: A Rehabilitation Perspective
Understanding Sudden Left Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain in the left mid-gluteal region? Hello Doctor, I suddenly experience sharp pain in the left side of my lower back and left buttock at certain angles. Initially, I felt weakness and soreness in my right leg when I turned it to a specific position, but that improved and now the...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
It may be a soft tissue issue near the lumbar spine or pelvis. It is recommended to visit a rehabilitation specialist for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Left Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment Options