2024-01-28
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Cane Usage Instructions
【Cane Usage Instructions】
Note:
- Adjust the cane to the appropriate height, with the cane's height measuring two finger-widths below the axilla.
- Maintain proper posture by keeping your head up and your eyes naturally looking straight ahead. When walking, avoid taking steps that are too fast or too large.
Instructions for Cane Walking:
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- Advance both canes simultaneously.
- Step forward with the affected limb (the limb that has undergone surgery).
- Follow with the unaffected limb.
This article is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Please consult a qualified physician for diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
Author: Chien–Chun Chang, MD, PhD
【A Pioneer of Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Taiwan】
Dr. Chang was the first surgeon in Taiwan to demonstrate computer-navigated endoscopic spine surgery, with a focus on improving surgical precision and safety.
His research, “Computer-assisted Navigation in Spine Endoscopy,” was published in the internationally recognized medical journal BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders in 2020 (Impact Factor: 2.4), providing important clinical evidence for the advancement of minimally invasive surgery.
【Areas of Expertise】
- Joint Reconstruction: Robot-assisted knee replacement (ROSA Knee); minimally invasive total knee and hip replacement.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Minimally invasive endoscopic cervical and lumbar spine surgery; 3D computer-navigated spine surgery; complex revision spine surgery and scoliosis correction; spine fracture surgery.
- Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine: Sciatica; herniated disc; chronic low back pain; regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis; osteoporosis.
【Current Positions & International Credentials】
- Taichung Municipal Senior Rehabilitation General Hospital｜Assistant Superintendent & Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
- Ministry of Education, Taiwan｜Assistant Professor
- Taiwan Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (TSMISS)｜Current Board Member
- Taiwan Society of Endoscopic Spine Surgery (TSESS)｜Current Board Member
- Taichung Medical Association｜10th Medical Contribution Award – Excellence Award
- AO Spine Asia Pacific｜Selected Fellow
