can this fracture heal without surgery and what are the other options if I really want to avoid going under the knife

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I've been struggling with really tight hamstrings and can barely move my back properly are there any good physiologists who can help? I'm considering hamstring lengthening surgery but don't know much about how it works or what recovery looks like afterward. What should I expect if I go through with it?

The operation is done through a small cut in the skin. Through this small opening, little cuts are made into the tight muscles so they can be stretched and made longer.

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my mom has had osteoarthritis for over a year and is in a lot of pain now we're considering knee replacement surgery for both knees but can't decide between aiims delhi or a private hospital which one would be better in terms of quality success rate and cost

ortho review is advised.

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I have grade 3 lax les hills and really scared of surgery can I recover with just meds or is surgery my only option to get back to normal

Grade 3 LES laxity often requires surgical correction. Medicines may help symptoms but don‚Äôt usually reverse anatomical defects.

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