I partially tore my ACL while playing soccer and I'm worried if it'll heal on its own or if I need surgery. Can physiotherapy fix it or is surgery the only option? I don't want to rush into an operation if rest and rehab can do the trick.

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I had ACL reconstruction with a hamstring autograft where they used a bioabsorbable screw on the tibial side and an endobutton on the femoral side I read that endobuttons are made of titanium and some studies say titanium might weaken the immune system or even cause cancer Is it possible to remove the endobutton later and is it really safe to keep it in long-term

ACL RECONSTRUCTION WITH REPAIR POST ROOT OF LATERAL MENISCUS IF UNSTABLE ON PROBING

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I fell off my bike and fractured my left collarbone just got the X-ray report. Could you help me understand what treatment options I have? Is surgery necessary, or can it heal without it? Also, how long does recovery usually take for this kind of injury?

Clavicle fracture can heal non-surgically with a brace if not displaced; surgery is needed for severe displacement‚Äîrecovery takes 6‚Äì12 weeks depending on method.

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I'm a 19-year-old guy with scoliosis and a 28.3 degree curve on the right side should I consider surgery or can exercises help correct it naturally

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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