I'm 18 and struggling with knocked knees (genu valgum) that cause pain when I walk. I really don't want surgery but the exercises I found online aren't helping maybe because I'm doing them wrong without guidance. What non-surgical options actually work for correcting knock knees?

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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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My friend is 51 and has an L5 S1 issue. The orthopedic specialist is suggesting surgery right away. Can you recommend any good treatment options or should he go ahead with the surgery?

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

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I have a medial meniscus tear and partial PCL tear and used to have severe pain and locking in my knee but now the pain is much better and I can do daily activities without discomfort but I still hear popping sounds without pain should I be worried about the popping or is it okay to ignore since the pain is gone my doctor recommended arthroscopy but since I feel better can I try PRP injections instead of surgery

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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