I have flat feet and it's making walking really painful would surgery be the best option or should I try orthotics first? I'm not sure what to do and worried about long-term issues

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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use orthoshoes all time and painkiller sos.

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I've heard that a ligament tear in the knee often causes inflammation, but is that always the case? Also, is surgery the only way to fix it, or are there other options? On average, how long does it take to heal without surgery?

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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MRI showed a bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus. How bad is this kind of tear and is there any chance it can heal without surgery? I'm really worried about what this means for my knee long-term

we can then consider surgical options.

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I've got my scan report showing a ligament tear - do I really need surgery for this? Since I'm covered under New India Assurance Medi Assist, can you suggest the best doctor in Chennai who specializes in ligament tear surgeries with quick recovery times? I'm really worried about the healing process and want to make sure I get the right treatment

Surgery may be needed for ligament tear; consult an orthopedic surgeon in Chennai under Medi Assist for fast recovery.

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