Clipping Board » Medical Harm ─ Unnecessary or inappropriate medical procedures can also cause harm.
Update Date: 2009/08/19 04:09 [Reporters He Yuhua, Guo Yanhui / Comprehensive Report]
Improper massage may cause lifelong harm! A woman in Xinzhuang City, Taipei County, went to a traditional bone-setting clinic for massage due to back pain two weeks ago, only to experience worsened pain. A medical examination revealed that the massage had caused a compression fracture. Fortunately, her nerves were not damaged, but she had to temporarily wear a back brace for correction. Similarly, 48-year-old Ms. Zhu twisted her waist while dancing and sought massage at a bone-setting clinic, but the "adjustment" led to "osteochondritis dissecans" in both ankles, with displaced ankle cartilage. After over a year of treatment, her condition still fluctuates, leaving her unable to walk continuously for half an hour. Her feet have also become a "weather forecaster."
Rao Jilun, director of the Pain Treatment Center at Shuanghe Hospital, stated that osteochondritis dissecans, which causes ankle pain and joint stiffness, can occur at any age. It typically results from minor fragmented fractures due to ankle sprains, with poor healing leading to loss of blood circulation in the cartilage, causing entire bone fragments and cartilage to detach from the joint surface. Given that Ms. Zhu's condition affected both feet, it was likely caused by external force.
The Xinzhuang woman, around 60 years old, visited a nearby bone-setting clinic for massage two weeks ago. While the soreness initially eased, the pain persisted. Three days ago, she sought treatment at the Huilong Branch of Lo-Sheng Sanatorium, where a compression fracture was discovered. The woman recalled hearing a "crack" sound during the massage.
Lai Qiren, director of orthopedics at Lo-Sheng Huilong Branch, explained that back pain often stems from tight joints, and massage can provide relief. However, it is not suitable for everyone, particularly elderly patients, those with osteoporosis, or individuals with low bone tolerance, as intense massage may be harmful.
Lai Qiren added that the public cannot verify whether practitioners at traditional bone-setting clinics are licensed, nor can massage therapists fully understand each patient's physical condition. The best approach is to consult a professional orthopedic doctor first and assess the body's condition through X-rays to avoid more severe injuries.
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Sore Back, Massage Gone Wrong—Snap! Fractured
Improper massage may cause lifelong harm! A woman in Xinzhuang City, Taipei County, went to a traditional bone-setting clinic for massage due to back pain two weeks ago, only to experience worsened pain. A medical examination revealed that the massage had caused a compression fracture. Fortunately, her nerves were not damaged, but she had to temporarily wear a back brace for correction. Similarly, 48-year-old Ms. Zhu twisted her waist while dancing and sought massage at a bone-setting clinic, but the "adjustment" led to "osteochondritis dissecans" in both ankles, with displaced ankle cartilage. After over a year of treatment, her condition still fluctuates, leaving her unable to walk continuously for half an hour. Her feet have also become a "weather forecaster."
Rao Jilun, director of the Pain Treatment Center at Shuanghe Hospital, stated that osteochondritis dissecans, which causes ankle pain and joint stiffness, can occur at any age. It typically results from minor fragmented fractures due to ankle sprains, with poor healing leading to loss of blood circulation in the cartilage, causing entire bone fragments and cartilage to detach from the joint surface. Given that Ms. Zhu's condition affected both feet, it was likely caused by external force.
The Xinzhuang woman, around 60 years old, visited a nearby bone-setting clinic for massage two weeks ago. While the soreness initially eased, the pain persisted. Three days ago, she sought treatment at the Huilong Branch of Lo-Sheng Sanatorium, where a compression fracture was discovered. The woman recalled hearing a "crack" sound during the massage.
Lai Qiren, director of orthopedics at Lo-Sheng Huilong Branch, explained that back pain often stems from tight joints, and massage can provide relief. However, it is not suitable for everyone, particularly elderly patients, those with osteoporosis, or individuals with low bone tolerance, as intense massage may be harmful.
Lai Qiren added that the public cannot verify whether practitioners at traditional bone-setting clinics are licensed, nor can massage therapists fully understand each patient's physical condition. The best approach is to consult a professional orthopedic doctor first and assess the body's condition through X-rays to avoid more severe injuries.
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