Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Treatment for Ankle Inflammation
Foot pain Hello, Doctor! I used to feel quite comfortable sitting cross-legged, but lately, after just a few minutes, my left foot can't touch the ground, and I experience cramping pain in the front of my ankle, along with some redness and swelling. What kind of inflammation...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello: Thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses to your questions and the following suggestions: 1. It may be due to inflammation of the ankle ligaments or the dorsiflexor tendons, such as the tibialis anterior or extensor digitorum longus. 2. The management approach is ...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: Causes and Treatment for Ankle Inflammation
Effective Strategies to Alleviate Calf Pain During Rehabilitation
Calf pain? Hello, Director Chen! My outer calf muscles hurt after standing for an hour, and I experience soreness when walking at a slower pace. The pain intensifies significantly after walking more than 4 or 5 kilometers. I have been undergoing rehabilitation for three weeks, an...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: Here are my suggestions for you: 1. At home, in addition to applying heat and ointments, you can perform acupressure on the Yanglingquan point located about one inch below the head of the fibula on the outer side of the calf, as well as on the fourth and fifth met...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Alleviate Calf Pain During Rehabilitation
Understanding Patellar Tendon Pain at the Tibial Tuberosity
Patellar tendonitis at the tibial tuberosity? Hello Director Chen, I have redness and swelling at the attachment point of the patellar tendon on my tibial tuberosity, and the pain varies depending on my activity level. It is especially painful after running, jumping, or climbing ...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. It may be hip ligament inflammation (patellar tendinitis). During the acute phase, ice therapy can be applied; after the acute phase, heat therapy or warm baths can be used. 2. Rehabilitation treatments such as interferential current therapy or ultrasound can be beneficial. ...[Read More] Understanding Patellar Tendon Pain at the Tibial Tuberosity
Understanding Knee Joint Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Suspected knee joint issues? Hello, Director Chen. About 5 to 6 years ago, I noticed that after intense exercise involving my right leg, approximately half an hour later, I would feel a dislocation at the junction of my tibia and femur (prior to this, I would experience slight cr...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. It may be chronic inflammation of the biceps tendon, with recurrent episodes and knee ligament strain syndrome. 2. You can try drinking sports drinks (for electrolyte replenishment) and applying heat. 3. This is a phenomenon of sports injury and electrolyte loss (calcium, sodi...[Read More] Understanding Knee Joint Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Managing Chronic Pain from Old Injuries: Rehabilitation Insights
Old injury pain? Hello Dr. Chen: About 12 years ago, I fell off my motorcycle and my right leg was heavily crushed by the bike, resulting in severe bruising and a depression in the tibia. Even now, the area remains sunken. While the cosmetic aspect is secondary, the main issue is...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. There may be damage to the periosteum; if overused, pain may recur. 2. You can go to the rehabilitation department for electrical therapy, ultrasound, or laser treatment to improve circulation. 3. Apply heat at home and use a blanket to keep the lower legs warm while sleeping.[Read More] Managing Chronic Pain from Old Injuries: Rehabilitation Insights
Effective Exercises to Correct O-Shaped Legs Without Surgery
Bow legs Hello Dr. Cheng, I seem to have an issue with bow legs, approximately three centimeters! I would like to ask if there are exercises that can correct this. Additionally, I have noticed that the bones in my lower leg and thigh do not connect in a straight line at the knee...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: Based on your description and age, it appears that male skeletal development is typically complete by the age of 18-19, making it difficult to improve the issue of bowlegs through exercise. If you are not experiencing any discomfort, you may not need...[Read More] Effective Exercises to Correct O-Shaped Legs Without Surgery
Understanding Knee Pain and Swelling: Insights for Expecting Mothers
Knee swelling and pain? Hello Dr. Zheng, my knee has been swollen and painful for over a year. I later consulted an orthopedic doctor who drained about 30cc of hematoma. After that, my knee could not move normally. After three months of rehabilitation and traditional Chinese medi...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
In response to your question: Based on your description, it is somewhat unusual that you are taking Keflex (500mg), which is an antibiotic typically used for bacterial infections and is rarely prescribed for knee pain. Given your situation, I recommend that upon returning to Taiw...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain and Swelling: Insights for Expecting Mothers
Understanding EMG Results: How Muscle Location Affects Diagnosis
Questions related to electromyography (EMG)? Dr. Pan, I am writing to inquire about some issues I have been experiencing. Recently, I have been feeling extremely unwell, not related to the local injection question from our last correspondence, but rather due to persistent lower b...
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
The MRI shows issues at L1/2, L3/4, and L5/S1, while L4/5 appears to be fine. Based on your symptoms, it seems that the problem is related to L1/2 (when you mention above the knee, you are referring to the front of the thigh, right? If it's the back of the thigh, then it rel...[Read More] Understanding EMG Results: How Muscle Location Affects Diagnosis
Can Frog Legs Affect Your Walking Posture? Rehabilitation Insights
Does frog leg position cause abnormal walking posture? Hello Dr. Hsu, I have been troubled by my walking posture, which I find unattractive. My gait does not resemble that of a typical person, and I exhibit a condition known as "external tibial torsion" (including my k...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsu, Your inquiry is regarding your abnormal gait, specifically the outward toeing. The hospital examination indicated that it is due to "frog legs," which is caused by fibrosis of the hip muscles. This condition often leads to a reduced range of motion in t...[Read More] Can Frog Legs Affect Your Walking Posture? Rehabilitation Insights
Correcting Bow Legs: Age Limits, Specialist Guidance, and Duration
Correction of Bow Legs Hello, doctor. 1. Is there an age limit for correcting external rotation of the legs (also known as "out-toeing")? 2. Which specialty clinic should I consult first for correction? 3. How long does the correction process typically take?
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
We should first clarify one question: Is there a need to correct an outward toeing (external tibial torsion)? If it does not affect function and is not painful, then correction is not necessary. If it is merely for aesthetic reasons, it may come at a "painful" cost and ...[Read More] Correcting Bow Legs: Age Limits, Specialist Guidance, and Duration