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Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
About me
Practicing in the field of orthopedics for over ten years, has pursued advanced studies at a provincial hospital and in Beijing. Has authored over ten papers, and won a second prize in scientific research at the municipal level. Holds two patents.
Proficient in diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of bone trauma, multiple bone fractures, bone arthritis, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, femoral head necrosis, cervical spondylosis, frozen shoulder, as well as onychomycosis, limb reattachment, etc.
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How to recuperate from a rib fracture
Usually, patients with rib fractures need to have an ordinary X-ray and a chest CT to make a clear diagnosis. For displaced fractures, it is crucial to actively reposition, especially for severely displaced fractures, as healing can be challenging. Additionally, strict external fixation with rib fixation plates is necessary, as this provides the best conditions for fracture healing. It is essential to closely monitor changes in vital signs; if the patient experiences chest tightness or difficulty breathing, it may be necessary to actively perform a follow-up chest CT. Often, patients may develop pulmonary contusion and pleural effusion or pneumothorax. For those with a significant amount of fluid or air, it may be necessary to actively perform closed thoracic drainage surgery.
Can osteosarcoma be detected on an X-ray?
First of all, it should be noted that osteosarcoma can be detected in patients through imaging tests. For example, a localized MRI can clearly diagnose osteosarcoma. Once detected, it is necessary to actively pursue symptomatic treatment. Surgical removal is usually the main treatment method, involving the excision of the affected area. If necessary, the excision may need to be extended, or amputation may be required. After surgery, the excised specimen should be sent for pathological examination. Based on the results of the pathology test, further radiation therapy or chemotherapy can be completely sufficient. The results are generally quite good for most patients.
What is periarthritis of the shoulder?
The so-called periarthritis of the shoulder is often caused by prolonged excessive stretching and irritation around the shoulder, external injuries, or exposure to cold, leading to aseptic inflammation in the shoulder area. Patients typically exhibit significant pain symptoms in the shoulder area, and in severe cases, it can cause local muscle atrophy and joint stiffness, which are characteristic of periarthritis of the shoulder. For the treatment of periarthritis, conservative measures can be actively pursued, such as applying topical ointments that invigorate the blood and dispel stasis, taking oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, and medications that invigorate the blood and dispel stasis. Small needle knife surgery can also be considered. Activities like wall climbing can be performed to exercise the mobility of the shoulder joint. (Note: The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
Where does lumbar muscle strain hurt?
Under normal circumstances, for patients suffering from lumbar muscle strain, the pain is mainly located on both sides of the waist, primarily manifesting as soreness. This soreness becomes more pronounced especially after walking excessively, sitting or standing for long periods, or bending over to lift heavy objects. The usual treatment involves advising the patient to rest as much as possible and to wear a lumbar support belt to protect the waist. Additionally, treatment can include medications such as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, and drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Moreover, for such patients, some physiotherapy methods can also be combined, such as acupuncture, massage, traction, massage, electric heat treatments, and cupping. Gradually, the patient will recover.
How to eradicate cervical spondylosis?
Regarding the issue of complete eradication of cervical spondylosis hyperostosis, it must first be clarified that it is impossible to completely eradicate cervical spondylosis hyperostosis once it occurs. However, improving the clinical symptoms of patients through active treatment in the later stages is feasible. The usual treatment method requires strict attention to rest and protection, which are the best conditions for patient recovery. Try to avoid bowing your head frequently, do not keep your neck in one position for a long time, relax the neck muscles in the morning, actively apply a hot water bag locally, use some topical ointments that invigorate blood and resolve stasis, orally take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications, blood-activating medications, and drugs that nourish the nerves for treatment. This is entirely feasible. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not self-medicate).
How long should one rest for a lumbar muscle strain?
For patients with lumbar muscle strain, it is generally necessary to rest for about seven to ten days, which is beneficial for the improvement of clinical symptoms of lumbar muscle strain. However, if vigorous exercise, fatigue, or exposure to cold occur later, it may cause the symptoms of lumbar muscle strain to recur. Therefore, even after recovery, it is necessary to pay attention to rest and protection, avoid cold exposure, and prevent external injuries. Topically, some ointments that activate blood circulation and disperse stasis can be used. Wearing a lumbar belt to protect the spine, taking oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving medications, and medications that activate blood and resolve stasis can be effective treatments. This can be accompanied by acupuncture, massage, heat therapy, and cupping as physiotherapy methods, and gradual recovery can be achieved. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)
Does cervical spondylosis hurt?
First, it needs to be affirmed that cervical spondylosis can indeed cause pain symptoms. For example, there may be pain, discomfort, or stiffness in the neck, dizziness and headaches, numbness in the bilateral or unilateral upper limbs, and feelings of weakness and distension pain. Therefore, cervical spondylosis can indeed cause pain in patients. As for the diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, it is mainly based on the clinical symptoms of the patient, along with some auxiliary examinations to make a definitive diagnosis. For instance, conducting a cervical CT or MRI can confirm the diagnosis. Then, actively carrying out symptomatic treatment is entirely possible.
Is moxibustion effective for sciatica?
First of all, it must be affirmed that moxibustion can promote local blood circulation, thereby effectively improving the edema of the sciatic nerve and alleviating symptoms of sciatic nerve pain. Thus, moxibustion is effective. In addition to moxibustion for patients with sciatic nerve pain, other treatments such as acupuncture, electrical stimulation, traction, massage, and cupping can also be combined with very good effects. For those with severe pain, oral administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and blood-activating and stasis-removing drugs can be used. For those with severe spinal nerve compression that cannot be improved through conservative treatment, it is necessary to actively consider surgical treatment to relieve the pressure on the spinal nerves and create conditions for the recovery of sciatic nerve pain.
What are some ointments for osteoarthritis?
In most cases, for patients with osteoarthritis, it is usually sufficient to use topical plasters that activate blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis, reduce swelling, and relieve pain to improve the symptoms of swelling and pain in the joints. Additionally, if a patient is allergic to the plaster, it is not recommended since some patients have severe allergies to plasters, which can sometimes result in blistering. Furthermore, apart from using plasters for osteoarthritis patients, it is also necessary to administer oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, as well as medications that nourish the cartilage. Local rest and protection should be observed to avoid vigorous activities, and local therapies such as heat application, acupuncture, and electrotherapy may also be employed.
Symptoms of clavicle fracture
Typically, patients with a clavicle fracture will exhibit localized swelling and pain, along with subcutaneous bruising. There is limited shoulder lifting ability and pressing on the area can cause severe tenderness. There may also be palpable grinding or sensation of the bones rubbing together, and abnormal movement at the fracture site. These are common clinical symptoms of a clavicle fracture, and a diagnosis can be confirmed with a standard X-ray. In cases of severe misalignment of a clavicle fracture where manual reduction fails, it is necessary to actively pursue surgical treatment with open reduction and internal fixation, typically using Kirschner wires or steel plate screws for internal fixation.