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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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've noticed a strange screeching sound near my knee joint whenever I fold my left leg. There's no pain, it's just in my left leg and it's kind of worrying me. What could be causing this?

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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?

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

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I have stage 2 avascular necrosis in my left femoral head and heard homeopathy might help cure it without surgery Has anyone actually recovered this way or are there other non-surgical options that worked for people

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