Knee, Surgery FAQ

Understanding Wound Healing: When to Worry About Redness and Swelling

Wound management Hello, I had a car accident a month ago, and I have a deeper wound on my left knee (with a shallower area on the side and a small deeper hole in the middle). Recently, it has started to hurt less, and the small hole is almost filled in. However, since I went to t...

Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! There may be an infection inside, but the outer skin has healed. Please avoid using artificial skin for now and visit a general surgery or plastic surgery department. Do not come into contact with tap water yet. Changhua Hospital cares about you!

Dealing with Swollen Wounds: Should You Drain or Leave It Alone?

Wound impact? Hello, doctor. I had a knee injury from a car accident, and the wound had scabbed over and seemed to have healed. However, yesterday I accidentally bumped it, and although the impact wasn't very strong, it has swollen up, and I feel like there is blood inside. ...

Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! You should visit the clinic or surgical outpatient department again! If you need to break it, you must have sterile preparation. Avoid touching tap water for now, and quickly see a surgeon! Changhua Hospital cares about you!

Painful Blisters Near Anus: Causes and Treatment Options

Large blisters near the anus accompanied by pain and itching? Hello, Doctor. About a week ago, I started experiencing a tearing pain at the anal area during bowel movements, but there were no visible external injuries. However, last night (Friday), I began to feel pain and itchin...

Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms seem quite severe. This situation could indicate an untreated anal abscess, with the infection site continuing to spread outward. It is recommended that you go to the emergency department as soon as possible. In addition to receiving antibi...

Managing Swollen Knee Injury After Accident: What to Do Next

After a car accident, the wound that had scabbed over was accidentally bumped again, causing the wound to swell up like a blister? Hello doctor, I had a significant abrasion on my knee from a car accident on October 30th. When the wound was almost healed, I bumped my knee against...

Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! If it's a blister, it's best to consult a surgeon for a proper evaluation. Avoid contact with tap water for now. Changhua Hospital cares about you!

Understanding Nerve Compression Symptoms After Illness: A Guide

Experiencing intermittent soreness and numbness in multiple muscle groups throughout the body? Recent situation: On October 28th, I had a severe cold with symptoms of fever, sore throat, and phlegm. After receiving an injection and resting, I currently only have a lingering cough...

Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The condition is complex; it is recommended to visit an outpatient clinic for neurological examination and consultation for treatment.

Post-Car Accident: Why Is My Knee Developing Blisters?

Persistent blisters on the knee after a car accident? Hello Doctor: It has been over two weeks since my car accident! Most of my wounds have healed, but I don't understand why the wound on my right knee is getting worse. The color has turned a deep purple, and there are many...

Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
Due to the lack of direct observation, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made. However, in some cases, post-traumatic subcutaneous tissue infections can persist, leading to soft tissue necrosis, bruising, blistering, and other changes. Therefore, it is still advisable for you to s...

Understanding Back Pain and Thigh Issues After Sports Injury: A Guide

Back pain Hello, doctor. I previously had scoliosis but did not pay much attention to it as there were no special issues. However, two weeks ago, on Saturday, after playing basketball, I started experiencing severe pain in the lower part of my spine the day after, which has conti...

Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Based on your description, my personal judgment is that the most common issue is likely a herniated lumbar disc compressing the nerves. The lumbar disc is initially injured, causing back pain, but if the disc gradually bulges out due to pressure, it may compress nearby nerves, le...

Understanding Back Pain and Thigh Issues After Basketball: A Guide

Back pain Hello Dr. Ding, I previously had scoliosis but did not pay much attention to it as there were no special circumstances. However, two weeks ago on Saturday, after playing basketball, I started experiencing severe pain in the lower part of my spine the following day, whic...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
The doctor's advice is correct! You should get plenty of rest, undergo rehabilitation, and take your medication! Unless the symptoms are severe, in which case surgery may be necessary, further examinations can be arranged.

Managing Traumatic Blisters: When to Seek Surgical Intervention

Traumatic blisters Cause: Previously, there was a severe abrasion on the knee from a car accident. Process: Later, a purplish-red lump developed, which was painful when pressed. This condition persisted for a long time without improvement. Eventually, I accidentally bumped into o...

Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
If a chronic wound has not healed and is producing discharge, and there are new blisters or wounds around the original site, it indicates that there may be an underlying issue within the wound. The likelihood of healing through conservative treatments such as dressing changes or ...

How to Fade Fibrotic Scar Tissue After Injury: Effective Treatments

How to reduce fibrotic scar tissue? I would like to ask the doctor about the issue of the bruise from the car accident that has turned into a hard lump. You mentioned that the tissue around my knee and shin bone is fibrotic scar tissue. Now, the surface has changed to a grayish c...

Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
After a wound heals, scars may exhibit pigmentation, resulting in a darker color. In addition to avoiding sun exposure to prevent further darkening, one may consider applying scar ointments (scar creams can be prescribed by a plastic surgeon). Hyaluronic acid ointment is an anti-...

Understanding Hard Lumps After Car Accident Injuries: What to Do?

A bruise from a car accident has turned into a hard lump? I would like to ask the doctor: It has been over a month since my car accident. My abrasions have healed, but the area on my calf where the bone is located was compressed by the car during the accident. Initially, it was v...

Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
One month ago, you sustained an injury to your lower leg from a car accident, resulting in a compression injury to the bone. Currently, there is no pain, only a slight prominence remains. This is likely due to fibrotic scar tissue resulting from the inflammatory response to the b...

Understanding the Causes and Concerns of Knee Bumps: A Guide

Varicose veins Hello: There is a round protrusion behind the knee that moves when touched and is more noticeable when standing. Is there a problem, or is it something that doesn't require further attention? Thank you.

Dr. Zai Yunsheng Reply:
For diagnosis, please visit the outpatient clinic for examination.

Managing Sciatica Pain: Insights on Recovery and Treatment Options

Lumbar spine injury 6? 1. There has been some improvement, but will it relapse again? I went to an orthopedic examination, and at that time, the doctor did not take an X-ray. He diagnosed me through palpation and told me it was sciatica located between L3 and S1. I still experien...

Dr. Xie Bojun Reply:
Hello: Your issue is quite complex and requires a consultation with a neurosurgeon, as well as a lumbar X-ray examination. If rehabilitation is ineffective or worsens your symptoms, there is no need to continue with it!

Post-Surgery Complications: Managing Neck Pain and Weakness

Postoperative complications of cervical spine surgery? Dear Dr. Ding, I went to the emergency room at the end of May last year due to physical discomfort, during which I experienced some numbness in my right hand. After resting in the hospital, my condition improved, and followi...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Due to the incomplete nature of your information and the fact that you have not been seen in person, I can only provide suggestions based on experience. Your description could potentially indicate symptoms of hand numbness caused by a minor stroke, which may not have been detecte...

Understanding Wound Healing Issues: Is It Cellulitis?

Wound healing issues I previously fell and had a large wound on my knee. After a month, although the wound has healed, the surface is still red. Initially, I thought it was just a scar, but recently I've noticed that if I gently press on the red area, it hurts, and it feels ...

Dr. Zhang Jinlong Reply:
Hello: A general wound (possibly an abrasion) that appears red on the surface after a month may be granulation tissue. At this stage, the nerves are gradually growing towards the wound, which can cause tenderness. However, if there is inflammation present, it can also lead to pai...

Post-Operative Care for Hematoma After Knee Lipoma Surgery

Postoperative hematoma after lipoma surgery on the knee? About three days ago, I underwent a lipoma excision in the popliteal region. During my follow-up appointment yesterday, the doctor mentioned that there is a hematoma present. However, due to the nature of my work, I am unab...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
You can use a larger size knee brace to avoid it being too tight.

Understanding Muscle Pain vs. Nerve Compression: A Patient's Journey

Is the alternating soreness throughout the body due to a muscle disorder or nerve compression? Hello, doctor. I would like to consult about my father, who is 64 years old. Symptoms: 1. Areas of soreness: upper back, outer upper arms, lower back, knee and thigh junction, inner ca...

Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms you described, it is more likely to be a cervical spine issue. Since the MRI of the cervical spine has confirmed nerve compression, and the symptoms are consistent, as a neurosurgeon, I would also recommend surgery. It is possible that your father has...

Knee Injury After Bike Accident: Symptoms and Treatment Insights

Knee injury from a car accident? Hello Doctor, I am really worried... About five days ago, I fell off my bike and injured my knee. At that time, there was an abrasion, redness, and swelling, and my knee was shaking and painful, making it difficult to stand straight. I went to the...

Dr. Huang Junxiong Reply:
Knee joint injuries are often accompanied by damage to the intra-articular cruciate ligaments and menisci, leading to instability and early degeneration. Please visit our orthopedic sports medicine department for diagnosis and treatment.

Understanding Risks and Long-Term Effects of L5-S1 Spine Surgery

Risks and complications of L5-S1 spinal surgery? I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis due to numbness in my legs. An MRI revealed a herniated disc, which the doctor said is mild; however, I experience daily numbness below the knees and a burning sensation. I have undergone phys...

Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Since I have not personally reviewed your information, the following suggestions are for reference only. If there is spondylolisthesis, it is generally due to degeneration of the spine leading to joint instability, which typically requires surgical intervention for stabilization....

Understanding Deep Knee Wounds: Healing and Care After Injury

Knee wound I fell off my bike 7 days ago, landing about 2 centimeters away from my left kneecap. The wound measures 6 cm in length, 1.5 cm in width, and 1.5 cm in depth, which likely reaches the bone. The doctor who sutured it mentioned that it was very deep and that fat was visi...

Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
It has been a week, and there should still be redness and swelling. Generally, it takes time for the wound to fully heal before the swelling can gradually subside. For the first 2-3 days after the injury, ice packs can be applied, and after about 3-4 days, heat therapy can be ini...

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