Knee, Surgery FAQ - Page 9

Swelling of the knee and lower leg due to a car accident? Hello Dr. Huang, my mother was in a car accident this year, and her left calf was forcefully struck by a car tire, resulting in severe contusions. She was examined at the hospital (X-ray imaging), and there were no fractur...

Lumbar strain? Symptoms: On June 6, 2009, I experienced a sudden pain in my lower back, with spasms extending from my buttocks to the back of my knees, and tightness in my calf muscles. Medical history: I have been taking medication (pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and muscl...

Maggot therapy Hello Doctor, my father is 64 years old. Seven years ago, he had to amputate his right leg below the knee due to diabetes and an injury. Last September, he underwent coronary artery bypass surgery. This Lunar New Year, after a long flight, he started experiencing n...

Similar to sciatica but seems to be something else? Deep aching pain in the back of the thigh (up to the back of the knee, not reaching the calf), with a specific point near the lumbar spine that causes leg pain when pressed (the lower back does not hurt normally, only when press...

Is there a place to assess the mobility of elderly individuals with poor communication skills? My mother is 76 years old and has experienced cognitive decline, making it difficult for her to express herself verbally. She has undergone bilateral knee replacement surgery nearly twe...

Sciatica Hello Dr. Chang, I have had a spinal injury since childhood, and I have experienced intermittent lower back pain that usually improves within two to three days. However, this year, the pain persisted for two to three months before showing any improvement. Recently, I hav...

Sarcoma If there is a small protruding mass in the soft tissue behind the knee, should I see a general surgeon? Thank you!

Inferior vena cava concerns? Hello Dr. Hou, About five years ago, I started experiencing a strange aching and numbness in my left leg, extending from the left side of my lower back down to my heel. When I stand still for a long time (about 5-10 minutes), my entire left leg feel...

Knee pain and swelling in the foot? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I was in a car accident that resulted in a severe laceration on my right knee. However, the emergency physician mentioned that there was no bone injury. Currently, I am experiencing soreness in my right knee, which...

Laceration wound Hello Dr. Huang, I fell off my motorcycle on a rainy day and went to the emergency room. I received a deep laceration on the dorsum of my foot that required a single suture (using a stapler-like closure for a wound nearly 5 cm long) and I have severe bruising on...

Should I see an orthopedic surgeon or a cardiovascular surgeon? My mother has recently been experiencing knee pain, but sometimes she feels it may be related to her leg veins, as the pain is not localized and seems to move around like it’s following the blood vessels. We consulte...

Brain..? Hello doctor, I have a question. I was in a car accident in the past, and the physician issued a report stating: head trauma, cerebral edema, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and atlantoaxial dislocation without associated nerve root paralysis. It has been quite some time since ...

Fall-related abrasion Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I fell while playing basketball and sustained a small abrasion on my knee. The next day, I noticed a yellowish layer on the wound. Should I remove that yellow part? I'm unsure if I can treat it myself or if I need to see a ...

Nerves in the knee and sexual function? I have been experiencing pain in the nerves of my left knee for the past few days. When I was a child, I had a similar issue and consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, who suggested it was related to my reproductive organs. ...

Is it varicose veins? Hello Dr. Lu: I have prominent blood vessels on the inner thigh and a small lump between the thigh and the knee, but it is not painful. Could this be varicose veins? Which department and doctor should I see at Chiayi Hospital? Thank you!

Early-stage varicose veins Hello doctor, I recently discovered a deep purple vein behind my left knee. This should be varicose veins, right? However, my right leg doesn't have this issue, and I don't stand for long periods since I'm still a student! So I'm unc...

Knee redness, swelling, and pus discharge? Four days ago, I developed a small blister on the front of my knee. While taking a shower, I accidentally broke it, and some pus came out. On the second day, it wasn't very painful, but by the third day, I woke up to find my knee re...

Heel soreness and numbness extending from the back of the knee to the thigh? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask you about my personal health issues that have persisted for over three years without finding a treatment or improvement. About three years ago, I discovered that my l...

Intermittent sharp pain in the right arm from the armpit? Hello, this job requires internet and document processing. I have been using the mouse with my right hand for nearly a year. Could this be related to the height of my desk and chair? If so, could you provide some suggestio...

How to treat pseudoscatic pain (gluteus minimus inflammation)? Hello, doctor. I came across this report online (http://www.nsshu.com/pseudosciatica.htm) and initially suspected that I might have sciatica. However, after reading the article, I believe I may be experiencing pseudos...