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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use orthoshoes all time and painkiller sos.

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I had arthroscopic meniscus surgery on my right knee 8 weeks ago and have been using my left leg for weight bearing. When going up or down stairs, which leg should I lead with to avoid putting too much strain on my healing knee

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how much does surgery for an untreated mallet finger usually cost i've had this injury for a while and wondering about the expenses involved

Mallet finger surgery may cost ‚Çπ15,000‚Äì‚Çπ35,000. If untreated, surgery can still correct deformity but recovery might be longer.

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I'm 19 and have bow legs which my friends tease me about. I really want to straighten them naturally through exercises instead of surgery are there any options that could help me?

While exercises and stretches can help strengthen muscles and improve alignment, they won't change the shape of your bones, which is the root cause of bow legs. Surgery (osteotomy) is generally the only way to correct the bone alignment in adults. However, strengthening exercises and stretches can help manage symptoms and improve overall leg health

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