Thumb, Rehabilitation FAQ

A contusion to the thumb caused by being struck by a rebounding object? Hello Doctor, last month while cutting objects at work, I accidentally got hit on the tip of my thumb due to a rebound from the object, resulting in an open wound on the nail and nail bed at that moment. Addi...

Issues with the muscles on the right side of the coccyx and below the clavicle? Hello Doctor, I have two issues that have been bothering me for a long time. I visited a physical therapist in mid-July and saw an orthopedic doctor last week, but the problems remain unresolved. Th...

C6-C7 intervertebral disc herniation worsened with manual therapy? Hello, doctor. I previously had an MRI that confirmed a herniation at cervical vertebrae C6 and C7. The doctor indicated that the condition is moderate, about 60% severity, but surgery is not necessarily required....

Redness of the second joint of the thumb? Hello, after exercising, the skin color at the second joint of the thumbs on both my left and right hands appears red (without swelling), but I feel no pain. Could this indicate an injury?

The right thumb has been injured while eating a radish. Despite receiving an injection and undergoing rehabilitation for three months, there has been no improvement? Hello Doctor, Since early May, I injured the joint connecting my right thumb to my palm (not the wrist) while pl...

Postoperative care after a fracture of the base of the first metacarpal? The patient sustained a fracture and dislocation at the base of the first metacarpal due to a car accident, and underwent surgery involving the use of a titanium alloy plate. Three weeks post-surgery, the st...

Swelling and pain around the interphalangeal joint of the left thumb. I would like to inquire about the subsequent management options? Nine days ago, my left thumb's interphalangeal joint suddenly became swollen and painful without any external force. It feels hard when pres...

Pain in the interphalangeal joint of the thumb? I would like to inquire about pain in the interphalangeal joint of my right thumb. Sometimes it hurts when it comes into contact with hard objects (specifically on the nail side), for example, when the handle of scissors hits the jo...

Pain in the interphalangeal joint of the thumb? I would like to inquire about the interphalangeal joint of my right thumb, which sometimes hurts when it comes into contact with hard objects (the pain is on the nail side). For example, when the handle of scissors hits the joint (i...

Humeral fracture Humerus fracture complicated by wrist drop, currently undergoing rehabilitation for three weeks. The fingers, except for the thumb which has slight numbness, have normal sensation. After rehabilitation, the slight numbness in the thumb has improved, while the oth...

Questions related to cervical spine nerve compression issues? Hello Dr. Wang, I previously experienced neck pain due to cervical nerve compression and underwent physical therapy, including traction, electrical stimulation, and heat therapy at the hospital. After about a month, I ...

Regarding wrist injury issues? Hello Dr. Lee, I injured my wrist in June of this year, and it has been five and a half months since then. Initially, an orthopedic doctor at the clinic diagnosed me with possible injuries to the scapholunate ligament and the triangular fibrocartil...

Pain in the base of the fingers and wrist? Hello Dr. Lin: Four days ago, I suddenly experienced stiffness and pain in the base of my fourth finger. I have reduced heavy lifting but still do simple household chores like cooking. The next day, my little finger also became painful a...

Suspected sprain of the left thumb? Hello, doctor. Recently, I suspected that I sprained my left thumb due to a car accident. At the time of the incident, I was unable to straighten my finger. I was later taken to the emergency room, where an X-ray was performed, and the doctor s...

How can I improve hand numbness? A year ago, I experienced numbness in my thumb and middle finger. After examination, I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and subsequently underwent median nerve surgery. It has been a year since the surgery, but I still feel sharp pain in ...

How far should neck traction be applied before stopping? Due to issues such as herniated discs and bone spurs, I have experienced numbness in three fingers on the right hand (from the thumb to the middle finger), along with soreness and numbness in my arm, shoulder, neck, and bac...

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...

Right thumb Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about something: over the past few months, while practicing with string instruments, I have noticed a feeling of weakness in my right thumb every time I pluck the strings. After just a few strokes, the web of my hand becomes tigh...

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 ...

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...