Thumb, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 3

Numbness in the hands? My mother said that whenever she raises her left hand towards the upper right direction, it feels like an electric shock, causing numbness from her fingertips to her wrist, especially when rinsing her hair. This is quite troubling. What should my mother do ...

Trigger finger Recently, I have noticed that my thumb is tight and painful. A friend told me that it might be trigger finger. How can I avoid worsening the pain? Are there any simple care tips? Thank you!

Ultrasound therapy My mother has been experiencing soreness and pain in her left thumb and wrist for two months and has been undergoing rehabilitation. She mentioned that she feels uncomfortable during the ultrasound treatment and seems to be resistant to continuing, so I would l...

Elbow and back pain? Hello, three years ago, I started experiencing pain in my elbow and some discomfort in my back due to the weight of the cymbals (a percussion instrument) and excessive practice. I later visited an orthopedic doctor who diagnosed me with tennis elbow. I underw...

Trigger finger A few days ago, my father experienced severe pain in his right thumb and was unsure which specialist to see. He eventually consulted an orthopedic doctor who diagnosed him with trigger finger. After receiving an injection, the pain immediately subsided, and he was ...

Thumb injury Hello Doctor: My left thumb was cut by a falling glass window. The wound has healed, but the joint is not as flexible as it was before the injury. I am experiencing swelling and pain; could this indicate a ligament tear? Is it too late to start rehabilitation after a...

Disability assessment My friend’s left hand was caught in a machine, resulting in crush injuries and the amputation of the fourth and fifth fingers. Is it possible to apply for a disability assessment? Which hospital should we go to for this?

Ultrasound The ultrasound treatment for thumb rehabilitation lasts only 3 minutes after applying the ultrasound gel. Is the ultrasound therapy limited to such a short duration? Thank you.

Finger pain Hello, doctor! My right little finger and left thumb often feel stiff and painful, making it difficult to bend and straighten them. I need to apply heat to feel better. Could this be trigger finger? Is rehabilitation possible? Thank you!

Sleep disturbances For the past two weeks, I have been waking up in the middle of the night due to numbness in my left palm. After waking up, I have to pat and rub it to regain sensation, and this happens more than three times before dawn. This is quite bothersome. Should I see a...

Muscle atrophy in the palm? My palms often feel numb, especially when I hold things or ride a motorcycle. The muscles on the side of my little finger have some atrophy. Is it as the doctor said, carpal tunnel syndrome? How should I manage this?

Is it muscular dystrophy? Two days ago, I took my niece to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor due to irregular menstruation. During the pulse diagnosis, the doctor noticed some muscle atrophy in the area between her index finger and thumb (the thenar eminence). In a normal...

Numbness in the back of the hand and muscle atrophy? I have numbness in the back of my left hand, and there is muscle atrophy between my thumb and index finger. It feels very sore when I hold a newspaper or chopsticks, and I even drop them. How should I be examined and treated?

De Quervain's tenosynovitis My daughter is over 5 months old and is very clingy. I often carry her and I'm always worried about developing "mommy's wrist" (de Quervain's tenosynovitis). What can I do to prevent this? Thank you!

Muscle pain Hello Director Chen: I suddenly have severe pain in the muscle beneath the base of my left thumb and left foot, which prevents me from riding a bike with my left hand and putting weight on my left foot. What should I do to address this sudden issue? Thank you!

Trigger finger Hello, Director Chen! I have trigger finger in both my right thumb and index finger. It seems that the orthopedic surgeon cut the nerve, but I'm not really sure. What’s frustrating is that the issue hasn't been resolved, and I can't work! What should...

Old injury of the thumb Hello, Dr. Chen! Several years ago, my mother fractured her right big toe when she missed a step while going down the stairs. She was taken to a plastic surgery hospital where the doctor performed a meticulous suturing surgery. After more than a decade, sh...

Finger sprain Hello Director Chen! Is it possible to rehabilitate a thumb sprain? What treatments can facilitate recovery in a short period? Thank you!

Hand cramps I have been doing manual labor with my hands for a week, and now I experience cramps in my fingers at night. Initially, it was my little finger, but recently it has been my thumb. Sometimes, I experience cramps twice at night, and after getting up, my fingers feel num...

Closed fracture Hello Dr. Chen! I had a minor motorcycle accident and sustained closed fractures in all fingers of my left hand except for the thumb. The orthopedic doctor said it is minor and not a concern! I would like to ask the rehabilitation specialist, is there a possibilit...