I had an accident last week and broke the middle finger on my right hand attached the x-ray. My consultant recommended surgery, but I'm unsure if it's necessary. What do you think? Are there other options or risks I should know about?

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I'm curious about how much a PRP injection usually costs and if there are any side effects I should be aware of. Could you provide some insight?

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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my younger brother has been diagnosed with a giant cell tumor in his right shoulder and the doctors at Tata Memorial recommended shoulder replacement surgery by end of January is there any ayurvedic treatment that could help instead of surgery

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My uncle has been in the hospital for 10 days with a comminuted displaced fracture of his right acetabulum that also extends into the superior pubic ramus. The scan report suggests surgery but we're unsure is surgery the only option or are there other ways to treat this? He's been on bed rest so far and we're worried about the best next steps. Could you give a second opinion on whether surgery is necessary or if there are alternatives?

Persistent fistula with pus usually needs surgery; medications can control symptoms but won‚Äôt close the tract‚Äîconsult a colorectal surgeon for best outcome.

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