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My dad is 66 and surgeons are recommending surgery but say there's no guarantee of success. He's also having pain in both arms now. What should we do next? Is surgery the best option or are there other treatments we can explore?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

Get a second opinion and explore conservative options like pain management or physiotherapy before deciding on surgery.

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