I broke the base of my hand fingers in an accident and now my knuckles have shifted downward. Would a plaster cast be enough to fix it by pulling them back up, or is surgery with a plate the better option? I'm worried about the vacuum effect if they're just pulled up

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I fell during a cricket match and had internal bleeding, got an MRI that shows a near complete tear in my anterior cruciate ligament. It's been about a month and a half at home, and I still can't bend my knee fully only partially. What's the success rate for treatment, and how much would surgery cost?

For a near-complete ACL tear, surgical reconstruction is generally recommended for individuals who are active and want to return to sports. The success rate for ACL reconstruction is high, with studies reporting a 80-90% success rate. The cost of ACL surgery in India can range from ‚Çπ80,000 to ‚Çπ2,50,000, depending on factors like the type of reconstruction, graft used, and the hospital.

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How can I reduce my elbow carrying angle from 21 degrees to around 14-15 degrees without surgery? Is that even possible? I've been wondering if exercises or physical therapy could help correct it naturally. What options do I have besides going under the knife?

orthopedic opinion is advised.

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I've had a swollen lump behind my left knee for almost five years now, but it doesn't hurt when I walk or run. A neurologist told me it's a Baker's cyst. Is there any way to get rid of the fluid in the lump without having surgery?

Excision of the cyst is advised to the patient.

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