Is elbow surgery for cubitus valgus allowed in the army and is it considered safe? I'm worried about the risks and whether it could affect my service eligibility

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Kindly see the terms and conditions of appointment Surgery for cubitus valgus usually gives good results.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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my doctor said I need surgery soon and gave me two options machine-assisted or manual surgery. which one is better and what are the pros and cons of each?

Minimally invasive: Robotic-assisted surgery can sometimes be less invasive than manual surgery, leading to smaller incisions, less trauma to surrounding tissues, and potentially faster recovery times.

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I have cubitus valgus in both arms and need non-surgical solutions are there specific exercises that can help improve it quickly? I have a medical board coming up and need immediate results

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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My fourth toe on both feet is shorter than the others could this be brachymetatarsia? Is there a place in Lucknow that does surgery for this and how much would it cost?

Surgery opinion is advised to the patient.Cost ranges between 55k-95k inr.

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