What should I do if my leg soft tissue injury is still painful after one and a half years?
Disease description:
My husband sustained a soft tissue injury to his leg after falling off his bicycle. It has been one and a half years, yet he still experiences pain. What should be done about persistent pain from a leg soft tissue injury lasting this long?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
A soft tissue injury in the leg that remains painful after one and a half years may be managed through conservative treatment or surgical intervention. Persistent pain may result from untimely treatment leading to aseptic inflammation; patients should prioritize adequate rest and avoid leg movement. Additionally, they may seek relief at a reputable hospital via modalities such as electrotherapy (e.g., shortwave diathermy) or acupuncture. Under a physician’s guidance, oral ibuprofen sustained-release capsules may also be prescribed for pain management. Alternatively, severe trauma may have caused partial tissue necrosis; in such cases, patients should undergo relevant diagnostic evaluations at a qualified medical facility and consider surgical intervention.
