Ultrasound therapy, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 2

Dysphagia My uncle is 57 years old and has undergone radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. He is currently experiencing throat stiffness and difficulty swallowing. Would rehabilitation be beneficial for him?

Fracture Yesterday afternoon, my grandfather was busy with religious rituals and tripped over the threshold, falling hard and injuring himself. He was taken to the hospital with bruises and swelling. The doctor diagnosed him with an open fracture of the right hand, and he underwe...

Protective gear Hello Dr. Chen, I just had anterior cruciate ligament surgery. The doctor told me to wear a brace. I would like to ask what would happen if I don't wear it? Thank you!

Achilles tendinitis Hello Dr. Lai, My child is 13 years old, approximately 162 cm tall and weighs 54 kg, which is slightly overweight. He walks somewhat like a duck. I examined his feet and it seems he has some flatfoot characteristics. Due to his wide feet, we have always boug...

Thumb injury Hello, doctor! On the day of the typhoon, it rained continuously. Seeing that the drainage ditch in front of my house was full, my grandmother and I worked together to clear it to prevent flooding in our home. We finally finished, but my grandmother accidentally kick...

Experiencing pain while biting down? I have been experiencing pain in my jaw joint recently, and I have difficulty opening my mouth. It hurts when I bite down on things. Which specialist should I see? Is physical therapy effective?

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...

Coccydynia Dear Doctor: I have previously fallen while skiing and also while canyoning, both of which injured my coccyx. I underwent rehabilitation for a period of time, but now I occasionally experience pain in my sacrum. Does this mean that my injury was not fully treated? What...

Hallux valgus Is surgery the only treatment for hallux valgus (bunion)? Can rehabilitation cure it? Thank you!

Torticollis When my son was born, I noticed something unusual about his neck; his head always turned to the right. Whenever I gently helped him straighten or turn to the left, he quickly returned to the right. We took him to see a pediatrician, who diagnosed him with torticollis ...

Heel pain Hello, Director! My mother has to stand for 8 hours at work every day. She says that recently, after getting up in the morning, her heels hurt so much that she can't get out of bed and can't stand for too long. Could she be experiencing plantar fasciitis? Than...

Radial fracture My mother fell two months ago, and an orthopedic surgeon placed a steel pin in her left radius. She has been very compliant with the doctor's instructions and has been diligently performing fist exercises at home. Last week, the external fixation pin was remo...

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.

Foot pain Last week, I had an accident and injured my ankle, which has a wound. My foot hurts when I walk, and sometimes I experience cramping pain in my calf. My lower back feels very sore (without any wounds). I consulted an orthopedic doctor, but he said my bones are normal. W...

Radial fracture Hello, Dr. Chen! My mother had a motorcycle accident and the orthopedic surgeon diagnosed her with a distal radius fracture. A steel pin was inserted into the radius, and the doctor mentioned that after external fixation, there would be no scarring. It has been 6 ...

Ultrasound Therapy Dear Doctor: How long can ultrasound therapy last? During the treatment, it feels very sore no matter how it's done. How can this be resolved? Thank you!

Walking with a hop? My niece is three years old, and she walks with a hopping gait and often walks on her tiptoes. She frequently falls down, and I'm not sure what the issue might be. How should we seek medical attention?

Preauricular joint pain? I have pain in the joint in front of my right ear, especially when biting down, and I have difficulty opening my mouth. What should I do?

Pain in the back of the hand? Hello Doctor: I accidentally lifted something with a bit of weight, and suddenly my left hand felt like it went numb. It hurts a lot even with slight touch. Could I have injured a ligament? How should I handle this? Thank you!

Finger numbness Hello Doctor: My father has been working in a tea plantation for a long time, and his fingers often feel numb after harvesting tea leaves, to the point where he loses sensation. He underwent surgery at the end of last year, but he is still unsure about the exact d...