My 12-year-old cousin has a slightly curved spine and sometimes gets leg pain is surgery the only option for her or are there other treatments we should consider?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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For mild scoliosis, physiotherapy and monitoring are preferred unless worsening; surgery is rarely first-line.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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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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I've been having trouble with both my knees, especially when climbing stairs or bending them during exercise and daily activities. It's getting really uncomfortable. Can you explain how total knee replacement works and what high flexion knee replacement is? I'm trying to understand if either of these could help with my pain and mobility issues.

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I've had a swollen lump behind my left knee for almost five years now, but it doesn't hurt when I walk or run. A neurologist told me it's a Baker's cyst. Is there any way to get rid of the fluid in the lump without having surgery?

Excision of the cyst is advised to the patient.

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