Understanding Right Calf Muscle Soreness After Plantar Fasciitis Recovery
Soreness in the right calf muscle? Hello, doctor! Since July of last year, I have been experiencing plantar fasciitis in my right foot. Initially, the pain was quite severe in the sole of my foot. After resting and undergoing a brief course of physical therapy with electrical sti...
Dr. Su Hongci Reply:
Hello: As I am unable to directly diagnose your condition, it is advisable for you to visit a medical facility in person for treatment. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Right Calf Muscle Soreness After Plantar Fasciitis Recovery
Managing Tibial Pain After ACL Injury: Can PRP Therapy Help?
Pain in the right tibia and PRP treatment? Hello Doctor: At the beginning of January this year, while working, I suffered an injury to my right tibial plateau due to an anterior cruciate ligament tear, resulting in a fracture and ligament tear. Although I underwent surgical treat...
Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
PRP is one of the methods for pain treatment, but whether it is suitable for an individual's condition should be assessed by a qualified physician. Please seek medical evaluation to determine the appropriate treatment method.[Read More] Managing Tibial Pain After ACL Injury: Can PRP Therapy Help?
Challenges in Straightening the Knee After Tibial Plateau Fracture: Rehab Insights
Difficulty in extension after comminuted fracture of the tibial plateau? Hello Doctor, I had a comminuted fracture of the tibial plateau six months ago. My orthopedic surgeon has said that I can start practicing walking without crutches. Currently, I am facing some difficulties. ...
Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Joint stiffness often occurs after a fracture. Once the bone has healed, it is important to actively engage in joint movements. During this process, pain is usually unavoidable; therefore, stretching should be performed within a tolerable range. Applying heat before stretching or...[Read More] Challenges in Straightening the Knee After Tibial Plateau Fracture: Rehab Insights
Post-Tibial Fracture: Managing Pain and Mobility After Hardware Removal
Right lower leg tibial fracture, removal of metal screws? On March 9, 2021, I was involved in a car accident and fractured my right tibia. On July 6, 2022, I returned to have the metal screws removed. When getting out of bed, my right leg feels very tight and painful, and I have ...
Dr. Yin Xinbei Reply:
If the surgical wound shows no signs of redness, swelling, or heat, local heat therapy can be applied for 15-20 minutes at a time. After heat therapy, it is important to perform joint mobility exercises, aiming to achieve the same range of motion as the left leg. If there is sign...[Read More] Post-Tibial Fracture: Managing Pain and Mobility After Hardware Removal
Managing Pain and Recovery After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial fracture I had a car accident on August 27, resulting in a fractured tibia and fibula. I underwent surgery and was hospitalized for 8 days, but now my calf frequently aches and hurts, making it difficult to sleep at night. How can I improve this? Could it be because I used...
Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
It is recommended to consult a rehabilitation specialist to assess the causes of calf pain, as this will make it easier to address the issue. Typically, the recovery from a bone fracture takes about two to three months, but the duration of soreness may vary. Therefore, a thorough...[Read More] Managing Pain and Recovery After Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Understanding Toe Weakness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Inability to flex a single toe? Hello Dr. Lee, On May 28, I applied hydrocortisone ointment and mupirocin ointment to the left fourth distal phalanx, which resulted in adverse drug reactions causing the toe to be unable to bend, weakness, and soreness when forced to bend. The le...
Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
This situation cannot be fully diagnosed or advised based solely on online text descriptions. It is recommended to continue follow-up treatment with a neurologist or rehabilitation specialist, and consider undergoing nerve conduction studies and electromyography at a hospital.[Read More] Understanding Toe Weakness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
Sports injuries Hello! I am currently in the ninth grade. During a physical education class in the second semester of the eighth grade, I felt discomfort in the back of my left thigh while walking. I later saw a doctor who suggested it might be a strain. I haven't had proper...
Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Sometimes, acute pain can transition into chronic symptoms, and the intensity of the pain may decrease. If there is still discomfort, although not urgent, it is advisable to seek medical attention. Ankle injuries may affect surrounding muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues, ...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention
Rehabilitation After Tibial Fracture: When to Start Therapy?
Tibial fracture Hello Doctor: I suffered a fracture of the upper tibia in a car accident on August 18th. I did not undergo surgery and only had a cast applied. The cast was removed on September 30th. Currently, I am lightly placing my affected limb on the floor, but I have experi...
Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
If there is no swelling, you can schedule an evaluation with the rehabilitation department. If you are still unable to bear weight on your leg, you can start with isometric strength training to prevent muscle atrophy.[Read More] Rehabilitation After Tibial Fracture: When to Start Therapy?
Is Prolotherapy Safe After Knee Surgery? Understanding Infection Risks
Does hyperplasia treatment lead to infection or osteomyelitis? Hello Doctor: My knee was injured in a car accident, resulting in a lateral meniscus tear and a tibial avulsion fracture (anterior cruciate ligament tear). The surgical procedures included meniscus repair and fixation...
Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
If there are sutures inside the knee and there is concern about the risk of infection, it is recommended not to perform regenerative treatment. Even with thorough disinfection, there is still a possibility that trace bacteria on the skin could enter the joint through the needle t...[Read More] Is Prolotherapy Safe After Knee Surgery? Understanding Infection Risks
Understanding Post-Fracture Foot Pain: Insights on Rehabilitation and Treatment
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...
Dr. Li Yanheng Reply:
1. It is recommended to continue the current rehabilitation and prolotherapy, but consideration should be given to treating additional related areas to enhance joint stability. 2. With complete wound healing and the absence of specific infectious factors, along with adequate disi...[Read More] Understanding Post-Fracture Foot Pain: Insights on Rehabilitation and Treatment
Understanding Shoulder and Back Pain: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery
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...
Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Based on the description, it indeed does not seem to be a simple muscle or ligament strain, sprain, or inflammation. Possible diagnoses have been listed, including cervical and lumbar nerve root compression or thoracic outlet syndrome. It remains to be confirmed whether there are...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder and Back Pain: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery
Simple Home Rehabilitation Exercises After Leg Fracture Surgery
Rehabilitation one month after a fracture? Hello Doctor: I was involved in a car accident in mid-last month, which resulted in fractures of my right thigh and calf. I underwent surgery and now have metal plates and screws in my right leg. It has been almost two months since the s...
Dr. Wang Huijun Reply:
Hello Mr. Wang: There are many types of fractures in the thigh and calf, including simple and complex fractures. Which specific bone in the calf is fractured? Is it the tibia or fibula? Is the fracture located at the proximal or distal end of the bone? What surgical method was us...[Read More] Simple Home Rehabilitation Exercises After Leg Fracture Surgery
Understanding Chronic Pain Below the Hip: Is It Piriformis Syndrome?
Severe pain below the hip joint? Hello, my mother has undergone two surgeries for spondylolisthesis and has been experiencing long-term pain below the hip joint postoperatively. She has consulted both orthopedic and neurosurgeons, but none have been able to identify the true caus...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hi: Q1: Severe pain below the hip joint due to two surgeries for spinal spondylolisthesis has resulted in long-term pain below the hip joint. I have consulted both orthopedic and neurosurgeons, but none have been able to identify the true cause. Multiple doctors believe that the ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Pain Below the Hip: Is It Piriformis Syndrome?
Recovery Timeline After Achilles Tendon Surgery: What to Expect
Post-operative care after Achilles tendon release surgery? Hello, I underwent surgery for Achilles tendon contracture and tibialis anterior tendon transfer in mid-May. Previously, I had foot drop and had debridement on the anterior compartment of my calf, and despite a year of re...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello: To assess the recovery status of the surgical nerves and muscles, it will take approximately 3 months. An ankle-foot orthosis can be used to improve gait. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Li Wei-Chiang, Attending Physician, Department of Rehabilitation, Taoyua...[Read More] Recovery Timeline After Achilles Tendon Surgery: What to Expect
Understanding Stress Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
Stress fracture Hello Doctor, I suspect that both of my tibias have symptoms of stress fractures. Since I didn't pay much attention to it before, the condition has worsened, and now both tibias have swelling and pain. I am currently receiving ultrasound therapy, but I would ...
Dr. Zhou Jianwen Reply:
1. In about 1 to 2 months. 2. Resistance training (progressive).[Read More] Understanding Stress Fractures: Recovery Time and Rehabilitation Tips
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?
Managing Lateral Knee Pain from Cycling: Tips for Young Riders
Lateral knee pain caused by cycling? Hello doctor, I ride my bicycle to school every day, but I have a habit of using a heavy (geared) bike, which allows me to ride faster. About a week ago, I started experiencing a sharp pain on the outer side of my left knee when I exert force ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Please consult a rehabilitation physician to confirm the diagnosis before considering maintenance issues.[Read More] Managing Lateral Knee Pain from Cycling: Tips for Young Riders
Rehabilitation After Tibial Plateau Fracture Surgery: When to Start?
Postoperative care after a posterior tibial fracture surgery? On November 30, a car accident resulted in a posterior tibial fracture and an anterior cruciate ligament tear, which were surgically repaired on the same day. I would like to know when it would be appropriate to start ...
Dr. Li Weiqiang Reply:
Hello, Q: I had a car accident on November 30 that resulted in a posterior tibial fracture and an anterior cruciate ligament tear. I underwent surgery for repair on the same day. When would be the appropriate time to start rehabilitation? A: Are you using a knee brace to protect ...[Read More] Rehabilitation After Tibial Plateau Fracture Surgery: When to Start?
Rehabilitation Strategies for Tibia and Metatarsal Fractures: What Works?
Tibial and metatarsal fractures and rehabilitation issues? I sustained a closed fracture of the right tibia and underwent surgical reduction in the hospital. Additionally, I have a fracture of the 3rd and 4th metatarsals in my right foot. It has been over three and a half months ...
Dr. Xu Yongnan Reply:
Rehabilitation should be beneficial. A physician should evaluate the stability of the tendons and ligaments, as well as the range of motion of the joints.[Read More] Rehabilitation Strategies for Tibia and Metatarsal Fractures: What Works?
Non-Surgical Recovery from ACL Tears: Tips for Athletes
Non-surgical treatment for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you about my situation. At the beginning of June this year, I injured my left anterior cruciate ligament while exercising. After an MRI, the doctor advised me not to undergo surge...
Dr. Su Hongci Reply:
Hello: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important structure that maintains the stability of the knee joint, primarily functioning to restrict the forward movement of the tibia. ACL tears commonly occur due to sports injuries, motorcycle accidents, and falls. The mechani...[Read More] Non-Surgical Recovery from ACL Tears: Tips for Athletes