I tore my ACL on July 11 but my lifestyle is pretty normal since I'm just a student do I really need surgery for this or can I manage without it

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My knee pain is getting unbearable and I can barely walk anymore. I think I might need knee replacement surgery but I'm really worried about finding the best surgeon for this. How do I know who to trust for this procedure and what should I look for in a good knee replacement specialist?

Repeat MRI is advised ,ortho opinion is advised.

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I've had back pain for about a year now and my X-ray showed spondylolysis at L5-S1. I've heard about chiropractic care but I'm really not keen on surgery. What would you recommend as the best treatment option for this?

Core training and strengthening of back muscles play a major role in managing back pain. Dynamic stimulation therapy for strengthening of back muscles have shown good results in similar cases. It gives long lasting pain relief and also helps to arrest further degeneration.

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Living in a 20-story apartment building, I use the stairs twice a day as exercise that's 40 floors or around 500 steps. It's convenient for me as a working mom, but people keep warning me it could lead to knee replacement issues later. Is climbing stairs really that bad for my knees? Could it cause long-term damage?

Yes composite holistic excercise better than isolated load

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