Can you suggest non-surgical treatments for an ACL tear I really want to avoid surgery if possible and explore other options

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I'm currently 5'8 and want to increase my height to 6'4. I've heard about limb lengthening surgery and growth plates but not sure how they work. Are there any medicines or procedures that can actually help me grow taller at this point

While it's understandable to want to increase height, it's important to know that reaching a 6'4 height is unlikely through natural means at this point. Growth plates typically close during adolescence, making it very difficult to influence height after that. Limb lengthening surgery is a complex procedure that can increase height but also carries significant risks and recovery time.

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I fractured my leg over 15 days ago and just got my latest results. Can you take a look and tell me if I need surgery to fix the rod or if it's healing okay on its own?

kindly share report

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My doc recommended surgery for my condition but I'm wondering if meds and rest could work instead. The MRI shows the issue but I'm hesitant about going under the knife is there a non-surgical option that might help?

yes surgery is advised.

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