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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 long will a bone fracture hurt?
Regarding the question of how long the pain from a fracture lasts, in general, patients with fractures are usually in the fibrous connection phase about two weeks after the incident, at which point the fracture ends become relatively stable. This means there is no longer movement at the fracture ends that can irritate nearby nerves. Therefore, the pain usually starts to alleviate after about two weeks. Additionally, for early intense pain from the fracture, oral pain relievers can be taken to ease the patient's symptoms. Furthermore, it is crucial to ensure that the fracture site is well-rested and protected, as this is the best condition for the healing of the fracture. If immobilization is not strictly adhered to, premature activity or local muscle strain might occur, which could potentially lead to a misalignment at the fracture site.
How to exercise for cervical spondylosis
In general, for patients with cervical spondylosis, exercises such as swimming, playing badminton, flying kites, or performing "Mi Zi" exercises can effectively strengthen the neck muscles and thereby better protect the cervical spine. These are the exercise methods for cervical spondylosis. Additionally, patients should also pay attention to rest and protection, apply local heat, and combine treatments such as acupuncture, massage, traction, electrical stimulation, and cupping. For severe pain, topical ointments that invigorate blood and remove stasis can be used, along with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs that invigorate blood and remove stasis, and drugs that nourish the nerves. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)
Shoulder periarthritis is what?
The so-called periarthritis of the shoulder is a sterile inflammation of the shoulder region caused by overexertion, straining stimuli, exposure to cold, or external injuries. It is primarily characterized by pain around the shoulder, especially during shoulder lifting, where the pain becomes more pronounced and can seriously affect the patient's normal shoulder-lifting function. This condition often occurs in middle-aged and elderly patients. Common treatments for periarthritis of the shoulder include rest and protection, local heat application, and local injection treatment for specific pain points. Additionally, topical ointments that invigorate blood and dissipate stasis can be used, along with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to alleviate the patient's pain symptoms.
What medicine is there for bone hyperplasia?
The treatment primarily depends on the condition and location of the patient's bone proliferation. If the bone proliferation occurs in the joint area, early treatment can often involve oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, as well as medications that nourish the cartilage. If the bone proliferation occurs in the cervical or lumbar spine and is accompanied by spinal nerve compression, treatment should include oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, anti-proliferative agents, and medications that nourish the nerves. Additionally, strict attention should be given to rest and protection, as these are the best conditions for patient recovery. Local applications of heat or washing with hot water can further improve the symptoms of bone proliferation. (Specific medications should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)
Symptoms of cervical spondylosis
The symptoms of cervical spondylosis in clinical practice are relatively complex. Patients with cervical spondylosis typically experience neck pain and discomfort, or stiffness. Furthermore, the patients may suffer from headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, reduced hearing, and numbness, weakness, or swelling pain in the bilateral or unilateral upper limbs. Some patients might also experience palpitations, loss of appetite, unsteady walking, and a sensation of walking on cotton. These are the common clinical symptoms of cervical spondylosis. Usually, the diagnosis of cervical spondylosis requires the support of auxiliary examinations, such as CT scans and MRI of the cervical spine.
How is cervical spondylosis treated?
The treatment plan is primarily determined by the severity of the patient's cervical spondylosis. If the cervical spondylosis is very severe, for instance, if the patient suffers from leg pain, numbness, and instability while walking, and conservative treatment fails to improve these symptoms, significantly affecting the patient's normal functions, it is essential to actively conduct CT and MRI scans. If the patient has a significant disc herniation and severe spinal canal stenosis, surgical treatment becomes necessary. Typically, the surgery requires general anesthesia and is performed either from the anterior or posterior approach of the cervical spine. The procedure involves the removal of the disc and decompression of the spinal canal, followed by intervertebral bone grafting and fusion surgery.
Is intercostal neuralgia severe?
First, it should be noted that intercostal neuralgia is not a very serious disease; it is a chronic condition but can be recovered from with long-term treatment as long as treatment is consistently followed. Commonly, treatment for intercostal neuralgia can be supplemented with physiotherapy methods such as acupuncture, massage, and cupping, which are very effective. Additionally, topical application of ointments that invigorate the blood and dispel stasis, or oral administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and neuro-nourishing medications, can be completely adequate. For cases where the symptoms of intercostal neuralgia are particularly severe, local block injections may be performed. Furthermore, it is important to rest and protect the affected area, avoid cold exposure, and minimize irritation to the area to facilitate recovery.
Where does periarthritis of the shoulder hurt?
Usually, patients with periarthritis of the shoulder mainly exhibit pain around the shoulder joint area, and severe cases may affect the normal function of lifting the shoulder. This is mainly due to long periods of excessive fatigue, friction, and irritation, causing aseptic inflammation around the shoulder area, which manifests as pain. Common treatments aim to alleviate the patient's pain symptoms. For instance, topical ointments that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis can be used, as well as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relief medications to ease patient's pain. For cases with specific pain points, localized injections can also be performed, along with functional exercises such as wall climbing actions to exercise the mobility of the shoulder joint and prevent joint stiffness.
Exercises for Periarthritis of the Shoulder
For the exercise methods of periarthritis of the shoulder, there are various exercise methods for patients with periarthritis of the shoulder in clinical practice. For instance, it is appropriate to gradually perform exercises such as pull-ups, but it is important to progress slowly and not be too vigorous at once, as this may cause potential damage to the shoulder joint capsule. Another exercise involves the "wall-crawling" movement to enhance the mobility of the shoulder joint and prevent stiffness. Additionally, for patients with severe pain from periarthritis of the shoulder, some medical treatments can be combined, such as using topical plasters that activate blood circulation and relieve stasis, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and blood-activating drugs, as well as local treatments like heat application, small needle knife therapy, or injection therapy.
Is hot compress good for osteoarthritis?
For patients with osteoarthritis, hot compresses are very effective. Hot compresses can promote local blood circulation, which can effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms of osteoarthritis. Usually, hot compresses are applied using hot water bottles, or by heating bran or salt, which are very effective. Typically, apply the hot compress twice a day, each time for more than half an hour. Additionally, aside from hot compresses, it is important to protect the affected area in patients with osteoarthritis, avoid exposure to cold, and reduce irritation to the area. When necessary, treatment may also need to be supplemented with medications, such as pain relievers and drugs that nourish the cartilage.